2014-15 Triton College Wrestling Guide

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Since opening its doors in 1964, Triton College hasoffered its community the finest in liberal arts, career andcontinuing education studies. Located west of Chicago insuburban River Grove, this nationally recognized collegeserves more than 15,000 full- and part-time students with arange of educational programs. More area high school grad-uates choose Triton than any other college or university.

Career program students can select specialized trainingin many challenging fields, including architecture, automo-tive technology, business management, criminal justiceadministration, fire science technology, visual communica-tion, mass communication and many more.

The college offers university-transfer studies for studentsinterested in completing their first two years toward abachelor’s degree at a community college close to home.Triton transfer students are readily accepted into state andout-of-state universities. There is also a Scholars Programfor those seeking greater challenges.

Students are encouraged to participate in the manyactivities that Triton offers, such as the student government(Triton College Student Association), the school newspaper(Fifth Avenue Journal), the campus radio station (WRRGFM 88.9) or any of the many student clubs.

Triton’s athletic teams are nationally recognized. Itcontinues this strong tradition by winning championships,developing All-Americans and placing its student-athletesat four-year universities. As a member of the NationalJunior College Athletic Association (Region IV), Tritongives its athletes the opportunity to challenge the nation’stop athletic programs.

Triton College

At a GlanceLocation 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove, Ill. 60171

(five miles southeast of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport)

Enrollment 15,632 students

Affiliations National Junior College Athletic

Association

Region IV North Central

Community College Conference

Nickname Trojans

School Colors Cardinal red and gold

President Patricia Granados, Ed.D.

Board of Trustees Mark R. Stephens, Chairman

Donna L. Peluso, Vice Chairwoman

Diane Viverito, Secretary

Vanessa Moritz

Elizabeth Ann Potter

Glenn A. Stam

Jamie Marie DePaolo, Student Trustee

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Doug Olson

Dean of Student Services Corey Williams

Athletic Director Harry McGinnis

Head Wrestling Coach Harry McGinnis

Assistant Coach Danny Sanders

Assistant Volunteer Coaches Mark Groski

Dimitri Tsakanikas

Athletic Secretary Angela Grimpe

Trainer Daniel Goggin

Sports Information Director Tim McKinney

Athletic Department Phone (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3358

Radio StationWRRG FM 88.9

Triton College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

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Triton College is a comprehensive community college offer-ing a wide range of academic programs and services for stu-dents to pursue areas of interest and to accomplish their edu-cational goals. As an integral part of our learning environ-ment, the college provides a thriving athletic program with avariety of sports for student-athletes to engage in co-curricu-lar and intercollegiate competition at the conference, region-al, and national levels. We are proud that the Triton Trojanshave been recognized for excellence and success with numer-ous awards over the years.

As a sports enthusiast, I value the role of athletics on ourcampus and encourage support for our student-athletes andthe athletic program among college staff, students andthroughout the communities we serve.

All the best for a great season!

Mary-Rita MooreInterim PresidentTriton College

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University Transfer ProgramsAssociate in Arts DegreeArchitectureArtCommunity StudiesCriminal Justice AdministrationEducationEnglish and RhetoricEnvironmental ScienceForeign LanguagesGlobal StudiesHistoryIntercultural StudiesMass Communication - MultimediaMusicMusic TechnologyPhilosophy and LogicPsychologySocial and Political Science

Sociology/Social WorkSpeech CommunicationSpeech/TheatreWomen’s and Gender Studies

Associate of Arts in Teaching DegreeEarly Childhood EducationSecondary MathematicsSecondary ScienceSpecial Education

Associate in Science DegreeAccounting and Business Administration

AnthropologyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer Science (Information Systems)

Computer Science (Technical)

Criminal Justice AdministrationEconomicsGeographyGeologyHealth, Sport & Exercise ScienceInternational BusinessMathematicsPhysicsPre-Profession

Associate in Fine Arts DegreeArtMusic

Associate in General Studies DegreeUndecided

Accounting and FinanceArchitectureAutomotive TechnologyBusinessComputer Information SystemsCriminal Justice AdministrationEarly Childhood EducationEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical TechnicianEngineering Technology

Eye Care AssistantFacilities Engineering Technology (Only Local 399 students)

Fire ScienceHorticultureHospitality Industry AdministrationHuman Resource ManagementIndependent Building ContractorPersonal TrainerVisual Communication-Graphic Design

Many career programs have related cer-tificates and advanced certificates. See acollege catalog for information.

Special Admission Health ProgramsDiagnostic Medical SonographyNuclear Medicine TechnologyNursingOphthalmic TechnicianRadiologic TechnologySurgical TechnologyC

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Triton College2014-2015 Wrestling ScheduleDay/Date Opponent Location Time

Sat. Nov. 1 Rochester Open Rochester, MN 10 a.m.Fri. Nov. 7 Muskegon Duals Muskegon, MI 5 p.m.Sat. Nov. 8 Ben McMullen Open Muskegon, MI 9 a.m.Sat. Nov. 15 Open Date Sat. Nov. 22 Concordia Open Mequon, WI 9 a.m.Sat. Dec. 6 Wisconsin Open Kenosha, WI 9 a.m.Sat. Dec. 13 25th Art Kraft Memorial River Grove, IL 9 a.m.Mon.-Tue. Dec. 29-30 Midlands Evanston, IL 9 a.m. Sat. Jan. 3 Open Date

Sat. Jan. 10 “Flash” Flanagan Open Dubuque, IA 9 a.m. Sat. Jan. 18 Al Hanke Invitational Elmhurst, IL 9 a.m. Sat. Jan. 24 Alma College Open Alma, MI 9 a.m.Sat. Jan. 31 Harper Dual Sat. Feb. 7 Harper Open Palatine, IL 9 a.m.Sun. Feb. 15 Central Regional River Grove, IL 10 a.m.Fri.-Sat. Feb. 27-28 NJCAA NATIONAL Des Moines, IA ALL DAY

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Swiderek, 149, (Walther), Gibson Arlasky, 157, (Taft), StephenHayden, 157, (Addison Trail), Jordan Santiago, 165, (York), MattMurphy, 174, (Andrew), Richard Perez, 184, (Taft), Jesus Ceja,184, (Morton), Patrick Halpin, 184, (Carl Sandberg) and BobbyCarson, 285, (Addison Trail.

We also have a few of other student/athletes that will start off theseason ineligible in hopes of regaining good academic standingand joining our line-up in January. They are freshman, JusticeParker, 125 / 133 (Bradley, WI ), Richard Runyon, 197 (ElmwoodPark), Billy Gore , 149 (Carl Sandberg) and Darvell Burgess, 285(Hope Academy).

“We have a good balance of returning experience and a toughyoung group this year.” says Triton head coach Harry McGinnis.“Our success this season will come down to our ability to gainconfidence quickly, stay focused academically, continue to workhard through adversity and stay healthy.”

This will be our fifteenth year as host of the tough NJCAACentral District National Qualifier on February 15, 2015. Ourdistrict suffered the loss of yet another program this past year asWaubonsee, Illinois discontinued their program! Qualifying forthe 2015 national tournament in Des Moines, Iowa will be muchtougher with even fewer qualifying spots. Harper College,Lincoln College, and Muskegon Community College, MI roundout the district that will battle for 28 berths to the national tour-nament!

This year’s schedule is very challenging and will provide plentyof opportunity for the Trojan wrestlers to prove themselves, gainexperience and prepare for the national tournament late inFebruary 2015!

2013-14 ReviewThe 2013-14 team returned six national qualifiers to start theseason but only two were able to repeat that accomplishmentas the district lost three programs and therefore less qualifiers.As a result, five teams competed for 32 qualifying spots topunch their ticket to the 2014 National Tournament inSpokane, Washington. Jameel Carter, Darius Henry and JohnMarino were our national qualifiers and each won a matchand scored team points. Jameel’s win earned him a quarter-final match which put him one win from All-American status! John Marino and Chad Kirkhove werethe team captains and also the team leaders on the mat and inthe classroom with both earning NJCAA Wrestling CoachesAssociation Academic All-American status for earning agrade point average of over 3.00!

Continuing their wrestling careers at four-year colleges are:Jose Torres (McKendree University), Lenny Kuspa(Concordia University-Wisconsin), Denzel King (LorasCollege), Travis Fuller (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)and Jeremy Walthers (William Penn).

Season OutlookThis year’s squad returns six sophomores, and no nationalqualifiers. Jim Pellegrino, 125 (Carl Sandberg), AJ Pascente,125 (Lisle) Ryan Fulton, 157 (Taft), Esteban Gonzalez, 174(Morton), Carlos Torres, 184 (Richards) and Joe Urso, 197 (St.Patrick) are the ones available to start the season and lookingto make the Central District line-up. All of these individualsare excited about the season and are committed to achievingthe goal of placing the 2015 national tournament in DesMoines, Iowa.

Our newcomers this season are; Giovani Phan, 125, (Hebron,IN), Horaico Gomez-Soto, 125, (Fenton), Dan Emma, 125,(Sandwich), Ardany Granillo, 125, (Roosevelt), MarcoNambo, 133, (Walther), Matt Richardson, 133, (Pontiac),Andy Santana, 133, (Fenton), Mike Malles, 141, (Warren),Mark Rodriguez, 141 (Gordon Tech), Samuel Karim, 141,(Ridgewood), Philip Besser, 141, (South Elgin), Shawn


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Name WT YR High School/Home TownGiovani Phan 125 FR. Hebron/ Hebron, IN Horaico Gomez-Soto 125 FR. Fenton/Bensenville, ILDan Emma 125 FR. Sandwich/Sandwich, ILAJ Pascente 125 SO. Lisle/Lisle, ILJames Pellegrino 125 SO. Carl Sandburg/Orland Park, ILArdany Granillo 125 FR. Roosevelt/Chicago, ILMarco Nambo 125 FR. Walther Lutheran/ Melrose Park, ILMatt Richardson 133 FR. Pontiac/Pontiac, ILAndy Santana 133 FR. Fenton/Bensenville, ILMike Malles 141 FR. Warren/Waukegon, ILMarc Rodriguez 141 FR. Gordon Tech/Chicago, ILSamuel Karim 141 FR. Ridgewood/Norridge, ILPhillip Besser 141 FR. South Elgin/South Elgin, ILShawn Swiderek 149 FR. Walther Lutheran/Melrose Park, ILRyan Fulton 157 SO. Taft/Chicago, ILRobbie Saade 157 FR. Ridgewood/Norridge, ILGibson Arlasky 165 FR. Taft/Chicago, ILStephen Hayden 165 FR. Addison Train/Broadview, ILJordan Santiago 165 FR. York/Elmhurst, ILMatt Murphy 174 FR. Andrew/Tinley Park, ILEsteban Gonzales 184 FR. Morton/Cicero, ILJerry Harris 184 FR. Proviso West/Broadview, ILJesus Ceja 184 FR. Morton/Cicero, ILCarlos Torres 184 SO. Richards/Oak Lawn, ILPatrick Halpin 184 FR. Carl Sandburg/Orland Park, ILJoe Urso 197 SO. St. Patrick/Chicago, ILBobby Carson 285 FR. Addison Trail/Addison, IL

Head CoachHarry McGinnis, 26th Year

Assistant CoachDanny Sanders, First YearVolunteer Assistant CoachesMark Groski, Third Year

Dimitri Tsakanikas, First Year

Midwest Region Champions1971, ’72, ’76, ’77, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’98

Triton College 2014-2015

Wrestling RosterNJCAA

Team TraditionNational Champions1977, 1983, 1984, 1997*

Second Place1978, 1985

Third Place1970, 1971, 1972, 1986, 1994*, 1995*, 2006*

Fifth Place1976, 1982, 1998*, 2007*

Sixth Place1996*, 1999*

Seventh Place1979

*Division III (Nonscholarship)

Individual National Champions15 — four were two-time champions

Individual All-Americans83 — 14 were two-time All-Americans

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A native of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Harry McGinnis begins his 25thyear as Head Coach at Triton College. A four-year letterman forConcordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His colle-giate career took place at nearby Concordia University in RiverForest, Illinois. While there he was a four-time N.A.I.A nationalqualifier and was inducted into their Hall-of-Fame in October 2003.

After completing his undergraduate degree, McGinnis was thehead coach at Luther North (1978-80) and Holy Cross (1980-87)

high schools. During that time, he coached 1 state qualifier,hosted/coached culture exchange teams versus New Zealand,Germany and Japan and was an assistant coach with the 1996 IllinoisJunior National Greco team. Also during this time, McGinnis com-pleted his master’s degree in exercise physiology at the University ofIllinois at Chicago.

In 1989, McGinnis became the head coach at Triton College.During his tenure, he has produced 121 national qualifiers, 31 All-Americans, 97 Academic All-Americans and had four of his All-Americans participate on the NJCAA national team that completedin Austria. His 1997 team was crowned National Junior CollegeAthletic Association Division III National Champions and he wasnamed the NJCAA National Coach of the Year. The 2003 team wasnamed the NJCAA Coaches Association All-Academic team with acombined 3.28 GPA. McGinnis was named the Midwest Region’sCoach of the Year in 1998 and inducted into the NJCAA Hall-of-Fame as a coach in 2002. In 2004 he received the Bob Bubb Awardfor Coaching Excellence from the National Wrestling CoachesAssociation. In April of 2006, McGinnis was inducted into theIllinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall-of-Fame.

Active in the NJCAA Coaches Association, McGinnis served asSecretary/Treasurer from 2001-2003 and 2004-2010, Midwest/Central Region representative since 1994, Hall-of-Fame committeemember since 1995 and has served as Chairman of that committeefrom 2002-2010.

Harry and his wife Linda live in Maywood, with their two children, Hannah (19) and Jonah (17).

Triton College

Wrestling Coaches

Danny Sanders is in his first season at TritonCollege after joining the program in July 2014.

Sanders arrival at Triton College after serv-ing 2 Seasons as Head Coach for LindbloomPark District (Chicago, IL) where the wildcatscompeted for the Chicago City Championshipsin both seasons. The native Chicagoan bringsa wealth of college-level experience to River Grove having served as an assistantat the NCAA Division 1 level for four seasons at Eastern Michigan Universityprior to taking over the Wildcats. Sanders also has International wrestling expe-rience as an athlete and a coach.

During his athletic career he competed at McKendree College earningNational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American Honors(2004) and also competing in international competition as a member of theGreco-Roman World Team.

Before Joining the McKendree University Wrestling team Danny Was A 2xNational Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All American (174, 184)for the Neosho County Community College (Chanute, KS) wrestling team. The2002 Neosho team capped the season with a second place finish at the (NJCAA)National Tournament.

Danny attended Proviso East High School where he was a 4-year letter winner andranked in top 10 in the country during his junior and senior campaigns and won numer-ous international matches as a member of the 2001 Freestyle/Greco World Team.

Assistant CoachDanny Sanders

Athletic Director/Head Coach

Harry McGinnis

Mark Groski is beginning his second year ofvolenteering at Triton College.

Mark was a three letter winner at PurdueUniversity, wrestling from 1999-2004 at 165lbs.

Volunteer Assistant CoachMark Groski

Danny has coached numerous high school and collegiate All-Americans asan Assistant Coach for the Gladiator Wrestling Club and Beat the StreetsChicago wrestling program under Dave Curby.

A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Dimitriwrestled four years for Hall of Fame coach AuggieGenovesi. After high school graduation he stayedon to assist Auggie for three years while attendingTriton College. After a semester at University ofIllinois at Chicago, Dimitri returned to Triton as

an assistant to the Athletic Director. While currently attending NortheasternIllinois University and working on completing his Bachelor’s Degree in English,Dimitri assists the Trojan wrestling program a few days a week.

Volunteer Assistant CoachDimitri Tsakanikas


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Ardany GranilloRoosevelt High SchoolH.S. Sectional Qualifier

James PellegrinoCarl Sandburg High School

H.S. State Placer (4th)

Matt RichardsonPontiac High School

H.S. Sectional Qualifier

Marco NamboWalther High School


Wrestlers

AJ PascenteLisle High SchoolH.S. State Qualifier

Philip BesserSouth Elgin High SchoolH.S. Sectional Qualifier

Horaico Gomez-SotoFenton High SchoolH.S. State Qualifier

Dan EmmaSandwich High SchoolH.S. State Placer (4th)

Mike MallesWarren High School


Samuel KarimRidgewood High SchoolH.S. State Placer (4th)

Giovani PhanHebron High School

H.S. Regional Qualifier

Shawn SwiderekWalther High SchoolH.S. State Qualifier

Ryan FultonTaft High School


Andy SantanaFenton High SchoolH.S. State Qualifier


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Carlos TorresRichards High SchoolH.S. Sectional Qualifier

Jesus CejaMorton High School


Joe UrsoSt. Patrick High School

H.S. State Qualifier

Patrick HalpinSandburg High SchoolH.S. Sectional Qualifier

Bobby CarsonAddison Trail High School

H.S. State Qualifier

Stephen HaydenAddison Trail High SchoolH.S. Sectional Qualifier

Jordan SantiagoYork High School


Gibson ArlaskyTaft High School


Esteban GonzalesMorton High School


Jerry HarrisProviso West High SchoolH.S. Sectional Qualifier

Matt MurphyAndrew High School



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Wrestling Honor Roll

Name Wt. Place Year High SchoolErrol Wilson 152 3rd 1969 EvanstonClem Delane 167 1st 1970 ArgoGeorge Beene 158 1st 1970 ArgoSteve Almada 126 2nd 1971 West LeydenWillie Smith 142 6th 1971 SycamoreGeorge Beene 158 1st 1971 ArgoMike Kerr 177 4th 1971 West LeydenArt Mohorn 190 4th 1972 Proviso EastRay Greeley 190 5th 1974 West LeydenJohn Nino Hwt. 5th 1976 Chicago Kelvyn

ParkGregg Moore 158 1st 1977 RichardsBob Ruzich 177 5th 1977 Proviso WestSam Carson 190 3rd 1977 Proviso EastJohn Nino Hwt. 1st 1977 Chicago Kelvyn

ParkWillie Staples 134 2nd 1978 Proviso EastJeff Hoss 142 4th 1978 East LeydenGregg Moore 158 1st 1978 RichardsJim Thomas 167 3rd 1978 Hoffman EstatesRich Brown 134 3rd 1979 East LeydenJeff Hoss 142 5th 1979 East LeydenMike Carter Hwt. 4th 1979 RichardsFred Wilson 177 6th 1981 Bloom TrailLionell Keys 158 2nd 1982 Chicago HarlemCarl Davis 190 5th 1982 Bloom TrailGeorge Fraher Hwt. 3rd 1982 Bloom TrailFred Wilson 177 3rd 1983 Bloom TrailJay Gegenheimer118 7th 1983 FentonJoe Johnson 126 7th 1983 Lake ParkRussell Jackson 134 3rd 1983 Chicago Tilden TechReggie Wilson 167 1st 1983 Bloom TrailFred Wilson 177 3rd 1983 Bloom TrailCarl Davis 190 1st 1983 Bloom TrailDave Besser Hwt. 3rd 1983 West LeydenLenal Brinson 126 2nd 1984 Bloom TrailMike Gilsdorf 134 2nd 1984 FentonMaurice Harrison150 1st 1984 Chicago Tilden TechJohn Bonello 158 4th 1984 Lake ParkReggie Wilson 167 1st 1984 Bloom TrailDerrick Waldroup190 1st 1984 BremenTom Erikson Hwt 1st 1984 Bloom TrailChris Riley 118 5th 1985 Carl SandburgKen Sroka 134 4th 1985 ReavisMike Gilsdorf 142 1st 1985 FentonTom Hoy 177 8th 1985 WaucondaTom Erikson Hwt 1st 1985 Bloom TrailJoe Arminas 118 6th 1986 Oak LawnJoe Williams 126 4th 1986 Belleville Althoff

Name Wt. Place Year High SchoolAlonzo Nalls 167 2nd 1986 Proviso EastCopache Tyler 190 2nd 1986 Springfield

SoutheastRobert Young 134 7th 1987 Indianapolis

Northwest, Ind.Jim Gloudeman 142 6th 1987 East LeydenRobert Young 134 2nd 1989 Indianapolis

Northwest, Ind.Tim Hopkins 150 5th 1990 Elgin LarkinKeith Davis 134 7th 1992 Proviso WestBill Hawkins 150 8th 1992 Crown Point, Ind.Eric Robinson 167 4th 1992 Proviso EastMearion Bickhem150 4th 1994 Proviso EastMike Lechtenberg177 4th 1994 St. JosephPat O’Shea Hwt. 6th 1994 East LeydenMatt Zeman 142 4th 1995 Lyons TownshipJoe Cartwright 158 7th 1995 Oak Park/River

ForestJose Medina 177 5th 1995 Gordon Tech.Jose Medina 177 2nd 1996 Gordon Tech.Juan Martinez 118 8th 1997 Proviso WestJessie Montez 126 2nd 1997 Geneseo DarnellReggie Wright 142 3rd 1997 Proviso EastTim Donnahue 158 7th 1997 ReavisDeshon Burks 177 7th 1997 Proviso WestAlan Cartwright 150 7th 1998 Oak Park/River

ForestDeshon Burks 177 7th 1998 Proviso WestBill Walter 190 4th 1998 Downers Grove

SouthJ.J. Rupprecht Hwt. 7th 1998 Geneseo DarnellDan Blagaich 157 4th 1999 MontiniKeith Davis 157 6th 2000 Proviso EastKeith Davis 165 4th 2001 Proviso EastDionte Lacy 133 7th 2006 Highland Park,

Mich.Jeremy Powell 141 4th 2006 Proviso EastNeal Kemp 184 7th 2006 Lutheran Westland,

Mich.Jason James 197 7th 2006 Proviso EastDionte Lacy 133 6th 2007 Highland Park,

Mich.Travis Hammons 174 1st 2007 HubbardMike Palermo 174 8th 2009 Ridgewood, ILJose Torres 125 4th 2012 Morton, IL

National Junior College Wrestling All-Americans



Year Place Points All-Americans1984 1st 145.25 71983 1st 109.75 71977 1st 71.25 41997 1st* (5th) 66.00 51978 2nd 65.25 41985 2nd 74.75 51986 3rd 56.25 41970 3rd 48.00 22006 3rd* (10th) 47.50 41971 3rd 40.00 31995 3rd* (12th) 33.00 31994 3rd* (13th) 26.50 31982 5th 48.50 32007 5th (14th) 38.50 21998 5th* (16th) 35.50 41996 6th* (17th) 23.50 11999 6th* (17th) 30.00 11979 7th 37.00 31969 20th 22.00 11992 16th 21.00 3

Year Place Points All-Americans2012 21st 20.50 12001 8th* (22nd) 20.50 11989 19th 20.00 11974 30th 15.00 11981 29th 15.00 11987 25th 13.00 21976 28th 13.00 12009 10th* (31st) 13.00 12005 12th* (30th) 13.00 01972 29th 10.00 11990 26th 9.00 12014 35th 7.50 01973 40th 7.00 02002 12th* (31st) 6.50 02010 9th* (31st) 6.50 02000 10th* (30th) 6.00 11993 30th 4.50 02004 14th* (37th) 4.00 01968 33rd 3.00 01975 47th 3.00 02013 38th 2.00 01988 44th 1.50 01980 DNP 0.00 01991 DNP 0.00 02011 DNP 0.00 0

NJCAA National Tournament—Outstanding Wrestler AwardGregg Moore—1978; Reggie Wilson—1983; Reggie Wilson—1984;Tom Erikson—1985

All-Americans and Other Honors After TritonOlympicsName Style Place YearMike Foy Greco DNP 1988Mike Foy Greco 5th 1992Derrick Waldroup Greco 7th 1996

NCAA Division I All-AmericansName School Place YearTom Erikson Oklahoma State 4th 1986Tom Erikson Oklahoma State 3rd 1987Reggie Wilson Oklahoma State 6th 1986Reggie Wilson Chicago State 5th 1987Reggie Wright Oklahoma State 4th 1999Reggie Wright Oklahoma State 4th 2000

NCAA Division II All-AmericansName School Place YearSam Carson Eastern Illinois 8th 1980Reggie Ratliff Ferris State 6th 1989Reggie Ratliff Ferris State 6th 1990Tom Chernich Southern Illinois 7th 1993

Eric Robinson U. of Nebraska at Omaha 2nd 1994Jessie Montez Southern Illinois 6th 1998Jose Medina U. of Nebraska at Omaha 4th 1998Alan Cartwright U. of Nebraska at Omaha 7th 1999Jose Medina U. of Nebraska at Omaha 3rd 1999Alan Cartwright U. of Nebraska at Omaha 6th 2000Alan Cartwright U. of Nebraska at Omaha 4th 2001Joey Navarro University of Indianapolis 7th 2006Joey Navarro University of Indianapolis 7th 2007

NCAA Division III All-AmericansName School Place YearMatt Sassolino Elmhurst 7th 2004Matt Sassolino Elmhurst 3rd 2005

NAIA All-AmericansName School Place YearGabe Damiani Jamestown 4th 1983Eddie Baker Jamestown 7th 1983Gabe Damiani Jamestown 4th 1984George Fraher Jamestown 3rd 1984Vincen Jones Jamestown 8th 1985Gregg Moore Jamestown 3rd 1984Lionel Keys Chicago State 3rd 1984Lenal Brinson Central Washington 1st 1987Maurice Harrison Carson Newman 7th 1988Kevin Byrd Olivet Nazarene 6th 1989Jeremy Powell Lindenwood 1st 2009

*NJCAA Division III scoring was used from 1994-2010 recognizing nonscholarship programs.

Team HonorsNJCAA National Finish (Overall Place)

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Wrestling Honor Roll

Midwest Region First Place Finishes1971, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1998


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2014 NJCAA National Wrestling Championships

Final Team ScoresOver-all Northeastern Oklahoma A & M 169.0Northwest College 149.0Clackamas Community College 139.0Colby Community College 84.5Neosho County Community College 83.0North Idaho College 72.0Iowa Central Community College 66.0Ellsworth Community College 65.5Muskegon College 62.0North Iowa Area Community College 60.0Rochester Community &

Technical College 52.5Iowa Lakes Community College 51.5Iowa Western 51.0

Lincoln College 50.0Southwestern Oregon

Community College 45.0Harper College 43.5Darton College 39.5Labette Community College 29.5Mercyhurst Northeast 27.5Spartanburg Methodist College 27.5Niagara County Community College 24.0Northwest Kansas Tech 23.0Jamestown Community College 22.5Gloucester Community College 22.0Ridgewater College 19.5Nassau Community College 19.0

Northland Community & Technical College 15.0

Itasca Community College 14.5Highline Community College 12.5Springfield Tech Community College 12.0Waubonsee College 10.5Bergen Community College 9.5Pratt Community College 9.5Western Wyoming College 9.0Triton College 7.5Middlesex Community College 6.0SUNY Sullivan 5.0Minnesota West Community & Technical College 0.0 Wentworth Junior College 0.0

NJCAA Coach of the Year

Art Kraft—1977, 1983 and 1984 Harry McGinnis—1997

Midwest Region IV Coach of the Year

Art Kraft—1976, 1977, 1981, 1983 and 1984Rex Branum—1986 Harry McGinnis—1998

Triton Coaches

Name Years All-Americans National Finishesin the Top 6

Art Kraft 1967-1985 (18) 44 8(Three championships)

Rex Branum 1985-1986 (1) 4 1Clem Delane 1986-1989 (3) 3 0Harry McGinnis 1989-present (26) 31 8*

(*One championship)* NJCAA Division III scoring began in 1994-2010 recognizing non-scholarship

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Amateur Wrestling News Assistant Coach of the Year

Jim Maraviglia—1984

Individual Records—Season

Victories ...............................50.....Russell Jackson................1984Pins .......................................28.....Tom Erikson ...................1984Match Termination ............11.....Reggie Wright.................1997Major Decisions ..................16.....Sam Carson .....................1976Decisions ..............................32.....George Beene ..................1971Takedowns ........................212.....Reggie Wilson .................1984Escapes ...............................101.....Kyle Anderson ................2000Reversals ..............................31.....George Beene ..................1971Three Pt. NF.......................53.....Jeff Peterson ....................1984Two Pt. NF .........................45.....John Nino ........................1976

Individual Records—Career

Victories ...............................85.....Reggie Wilson............1982-84Pins .......................................49.....John Nino...................1976-78Match Termination ............11.....Reggie Wright.................1997Major Decisions ..................27.....Sam Carson ................1975-77Decisions ..............................61.....George Beene.............1969-71Takedowns ........................352.....Reggie Wilson............1982-84Escapes ...............................120.....Mearion Bickhem......1992-94Reversals ..............................54.....Don Story ...................1989-91Three Pt. NF.......................76.....Sam Carson ................1976-77Two Pt. NF .........................65.....John Nino...................1976-78Fastest Pin ......................... :05.....Lionel Keyes....................1981

:08.....Pat O’Shea .......................1994

Triton College Wrestling Records



Dual Meet Record: 1-4

NJCAA National QualifiersJameel Carter, 133, Darius Henry, 149 and John Marino, 165

NJCAA All-AmericanNone

NJCAA Coaches Association Academic All – Americans,Fall 2013AJ Pascente, 3.20, James Pellegrino, 3.20, Thomas Angsten,3.20, John Marino, 3.50, Chad Kirkhove, 3.14, and Joe Urso, 3.80

NJCAA Academic All-Conference Student-Athletes (3.00GPA or better for the spring 2014 semester)AJ Pascente, 3.54, Thomas Angsten, 3.20 and Joe Urso, 3.81

Former Triton Wrestlers Jose Medina (1994 – 96) was inducted into The NJCAAWrestling Hall-of-Fame. Rich Skelnik was inducted into the Illinois WrestlingCoaches and Officials Association Hall-of Fame

2014 Transfers Tom Angsten, 125 – Elmhurst College,

spring semester 2015 Chad Kirkhove, 184 – Western Illinois UniversityJeremy Walthers, 157 – William Penn

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Bill Hawkins—1992Mearion Bickhem—1993Mark Chernich—1993Brian Johnson—1993Mike Lecktenberg—1993Tom Matsuda—1993Joe Cartwright—1994, 1995Mike Jablonski—1994Chris Mitran—1994Aric Nordby—1994Jason Hansas—1995Jessie Montez—1996Jeremy Schultz—1996Tim Donnahue—1997Kevin Formanski—1997Tony Marquez—1997Kevin Nakamoto—1997, 1998Miguel Phillips—1997, 1998George Spacek—1997, 1998Alan Cartwright—1998David Guzman—1998David Kabbe—1998Terry Martin—1998Jim Moore—1998Dan Blagaich—1999Craig Lorek—1999Todd Murphy—1999Mike Willis—1999, 2000Mike Frascone—2000Joe Ortega—2000Aaron Pineda—2000Matt Rosengrant—2000David Sechrest—2000

John Cyrus—2001, 2002Dan Kovats—2001A.J. Albrecht—2002Blake VanSickle—2002Louis Kachiroubas—2002John Sklena—2002, 2003Brandon Sandefur—2003Chaz Tillman—2003Augustine Rodriguez—2002, 2003Matt Sbertoli—2003Ricardo Serment—2003, 2004Adam Peters—2003, 2004Bryan Shelton—2003Kurt Tokarski—2003, 2004Lou Souri—2003, 2004Donte Burney—2004Matt Burns—2005Tommie Lymon—2005Zach Dutton—2005Eric Pollard—2005, 2006Bill Conder—2005, 2006Neal Kemp—2005, 2006Will Serment—2006, 2007Alex Alaniz—2006Jason James—2006Tony Poro—2006Chris Schiewe—2006Robert Rehberger—2007Nick Jones—2007Ray Bruno—2007Edward Williams—2008 Diego Lamas—2008, 2010Steve Catalano—2008, 2009

Dustin Bles—2009 Kyle McClain—2009Vince Vallez—2009Tim Flanagan—2009 Robert Peters—2009Vince Vallez—2009, 2010Robert Peters —2009, 2011Abdul Adelle—2010Jose Torres—2011. 2012Devante McCloud—2011Steven Ross—2011Jeremy Walters—2011Christian Alcantara—2011, 2012Travis Fuller—2012Tim Hovey—2012Lenny Kuspa—2012Travis Fuller—2012, 2013Nikko Liotta—2013Don McGregor—2013Patrick Jackson—2013Torance LeCour—2013Jerry Harris—2013Chad Kirkhove—2013Leonardo Bernal—2013AJ Pascente—2014James Pellegrino—2014Thomas Angsten—2014John Marino—2014Joe Urso—2014

NJCAA Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Academic All-Americans—1992-Present

2003 National Academic TeamAward—3.28 GPA2004 Team—2.84 GPA2005 Team—2.97 GPA2006 Team—2.96 GPA2007 Team—2.87 GPA

2009 Team—2.68 GPA 2010 Team—2.68 GPA 2011 Team—2.97 GPA 2012 Team—2.86 GPA 2013 Team—3.06 GPA 2014 Team—2.88 GPA

(10 starters plus two other team members)



Triton College

Art Kraft TournamentArt Kraft is credited with putting the Triton College wrestling program on the map. Kraft coached the Trojans from 1967-85,and, during that span, he captured nine state crowns, coached 44 All-Americans, nine two-time All-Americans and 14 NationalChampions.Under Kraft’s leadership, Triton was crowned the National Champion in 1977, 1983 and 1984. In those same years, he was votedas the NJCAA Coach of the Year. In addition, the Trojans finished a respectable second in the country in 1978 and 1985. Overall,Kraft’s teams were ranked in the top 10—nationally—11 times.Besides his ability to coach, Kraft also was a gifted wrestler. After taking fifth place at the NCAA Finals as a junior, Kraft won itall the following year. That same season, the 157-pounder from Northwestern University also was the recipient of the Big TenConference Medal of Honor for his combined excellence in academics and athletics.On Dec. 13, Triton College will pay tribute to the former coach, who passed away on Nov. 29, 1985, by hosting the 25th annual

Art Kraft Tournament. This has become one of the most prestigious events in the country. It has attracted teams and individuals from Wisconsin,Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania and, of course, Illinois.This year’s cast looks to be even more impressive. There are several returning All-Americans and more than 110 wrestlers slated to compete.

118-1251990—Matt Yinger—Cuyahoga1991—Scott Zapadka—Cuyahoga1992—Leconte Merril—Cuyahoga1993—David Mahoney—Unattached1994—Shawn Contos—Cuyahoga1995—Jessie Montez—Triton1996—Phil Byrd—UW-Whitewater1997—Neil Rodak—Unattached1998—Toan Pham—Northern Ill.1999—Ricky Gaitan—Triton2000—Kris Craig—Unattached2001—Stacy Menefee—Niagara2002—Nick Vogt—Meramec2003—Adam Vogt—Meramec2004—Rashad Riley—Lincoln2005—Shane McKershie—Muskegon2006—Ray Stephans—Unattached2007—Andy St. Germain—Harper2008—Tico Baez—Waubonsee2009—Mark Johnson—Lincoln2010—T.T. Pratter—Rend Lake2011—Jose Torres—Triton2012—Denzel King—Triton2013—Jake Bellis—Harper

126-1331990—Don Davis—Belleville1991—Don Davis—Unattached

1992—Jon Noble—Cuyahoga1993—Matt Hayes—Unattached1994—Ken Keller—Cuyahoga1995—Lance Parsons—Unattached1996—Marc Bullard—Cuyahoga1997—Marc Bullard—Cuyahoga1998—Darnell Ruffin—Muskegon1999—Chad Hoehn—Unattached2000—Jason Rogers—UW-

Whitewater2001—Chino Duran—Harper2002—Bobby Jo Maldanodo—Harper2003—Thomas Campbell—Meramec2004—Rob Sherry—Meramec2005—Tol Clavin—Lincoln2006—Kenny Jordan—Lincoln2007—Cartice Lloyd—Harper2008—Eric Ellington—Rend Lake2009—Eric Ellington—Rend Lake2010—Brendon Murphy—SIU-E2011—Connor Infelise—Harper2012—Nikko Liotta—Unattached2013—Zachary Cooper—Muskegon

134-1411990—Ray Broukal—Lincoln1991—Chris Ranallo—Cuyahoga1992—Raheem Whitaker—Cuyahoga1993—Jason Hovis—Forest Park

1994—Jerry Grammes—Cuyahoga1995—Mike Ridings—Unattached1996—T.J. Slay—Meramec1997—Dave Kabbe—Triton1998—Brent Schneider—UW

Oshkosh1999—Shawn Skinner—Cuyahoga2000—Tony LaCuyer—Waubonsee2001—Nick Karls—UW Whitewater2002—Bill Morello—Niagara2003—Chris Revenna—Lincoln2004—Marcus Cobbs—Unattached2005—Quantarrius Wilson—

Unattached2006—Josh Lange—Niagara2007—Josh Lehman—Harper2008—Tyler Holloway—Unattached2009—Larry Baca—Elmhurst 2010—Sean Turner—Muskegon2011—Ethan Raley—Lincoln2012—Steven Ruppert—Muskegon2013—Blake Tisza—Harper

142-1491990—Sean Hill—Lincoln1991—Rich Straub—UW-Whitewater1992—Roberto Rivera—Belleville1993—Eugene Johnson—Muskegon1994—Raheem Whitaker—Cuyahoga

1990-Present

Art Kraft Tournament Champions


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1995—Brandon Chappell—Muskegon

1996—Alan Cartwright—Unattached1997—Larry Evans—Unattached1998—R. Harris—Cuyahoga1999—Brad Narvaez—Unattached2000—Dan Hawley—Niagara2001—Chris Lee—Triton2002—Mark Dickman—Meramec2003—Mike Rio—Harper2004—Emmanuel Brooks—Lincoln2005—Tony Martin—Lincoln2006—Justin Hale—Lincoln2007—Justin Hale—Lincoln2008—Geoff Doss—Unattached 2009—Nate Stadeker—Harper 2010—Kyle Windquist—Muskegon2011—Donnie Simpson—Harper2012—Josh Tardy—Harper2013—Blake Santi—Harper

150-1571990—Corey Davis—Grand Rapids1991—Chad Gron—Cuyahoga1992—Joe Widlowski—Waubonsee1993—Mearion Bickhem—Triton1994—Ron Stonitch—Unattached1995—Bryon Chandler—Unattached1996—Matt Werner—UW-

Whitewater1997—Alan Cartwright—Triton1998—L. Mackesy—Cuyahoga1999—Ryan Ruddy—Muskegon2000—Nathan Martinez—

Unattached2001—Brendan Harwell—Harper2002—Rick Lamas—Elmhurst2003—Billy Johnson—Muskegon2004—Tyler Williams—Lincoln2005—Dallas Hesseltine and

Craig Tokarski2006—Dallas Hesseltine—Harper2007—Darren Olsen—Lincoln2008—Bryce Lumzy—Lincoln 2009—Bryce Lumzy—Lincoln 2010—Isaac Ervin—SIU-E2011—Chris Gonzalez—Harper

2012—Justin Cash—Rend Lake2013—Nick DiNardo—Elmhurst

158-1651990—Lee Wilson—Unattached1991—Joe Wier—Belleville1992—Willie Ennels—Cuyahoga1993—Mark Hughes—Unattached1994—Steve Kosarko—Cuyahoga1995—Roger Cain—Muskegon1996—Jason Holmes—Muskegon1997—Matt Werner—UW-

Whitewater1998—Luke Davis—Unattached1999—Anton Hall—Muskegon2000—Anton Hall—Muskegon2001—Jason Kruger—UW

Whitewater2002—Chris Lee—Triton2003—Justin Dibbern—Muskegon2004—Larry Short—Triton2005—Adam O’Neil—Harper2006—Justin Milos—Harper2007—Tyrell Riley—Niagara2008—James Perez—Rend Lake2009—P.J. Starnes—Unattached 2010—Daniel Threlkeld—Elmhurst2011—Mike Ryan—Elmhurst2012—Marciano Ali—Rend Lake 2013—Lukas Gillmore—Muskegon

167-1741990—Shawn Kaminski—Cuyahoga1991—Chad Gautcher—Northern Ill.1992—Joe Wier—Belleville1993—Chad Kroeze—Ellsworth1994—Scott Sheets—Cuyahoga1995—Tim Duggan—Triton1996—Kyle Pucek—UW-Whitewater1997—John Venne—Unattached1998—Curt Wiebelhaus—UW Oshkosh1999—Josh Wade—UW-Whitewater2000—Ryan Toshner—UW-Whitewater2001—Keanti Lane—Muskegon2002—Eric Wiseman—Niagara2003—A.J. Blahut—Lincoln2004—Dustin Gordon—Lincoln

2005—Jason Zastrow—Unattached2006—Travis Hammons—Triton2007—Jordan McKiernan—Muskegon2008—Mike Palermo—Unattached 2009—Frank Savegnago—Elmhurst2010—Khari Washington—Harper2011—Khari Washington—

Unattached2012—Zachary Johnston—Muskegon2013—Joseph Sika—Muskegon

177-1841990—Jim Furguson—Waubonsee1991—Dan Colace—Belleville1992—Eric Robinson—Triton1993—Dennis Slomski—Unattached1994—Lenny Popp—Unattached1995—Tony Buchek—Meramec1996—Tony Buchek—Meramec1997—Deshon Burks—Unattached1998—Jeff Ultes—Unattached1999—Ricky Flores—North Central2000—Adam Sesso—Unattached2001—Hank Jantony—Cuyahoga2002—Matt Sassolino—Triton2003—Matt Sassolino—Elmhurst2004—Neal Kemp—Triton2005—Dallas Mitchell—Minnesota

West2006—Jayce Waggoners—

Rend Lake2007—Cory Moore—Muskegon2008—Seth Holt—Muskegon2009—Arber Bebo—Harper 2010—Austin Morehead—Rend Lake2011—Michael Johnson—Lincoln2012—Kalvin Argueta—Harper2013—Archie Williams—Lincoln

190-1971990—Tom Chernich—Triton1991—Dave Andrews—Muskegon1992—Rich Murry—Unattached1993—Joe Johnston—Muskegon1994—Justin Selby—Unattached1995—Jose Medina—Triton1996—Brandon Perrin—Cuyahoga



1997—Bill Walter—Triton1998—Josh Grunwald—Unattached1999—Rob Marvin—Muskegon2000—Greg Hartlaub—Cuyahoga2001—Mike Walden—Muskegon2002—Dave Anderson—Elmhurst2003—Joe Tulip—Unattached2004—Dan Vizcaya—Waubonsee2005—Humberto De La Osa—

Waubonsee2006—Ryan Sutton—Meremec2007—Chad Friend—Muskegon2008—Chad Friend—Muskegon2009—Justin Leonard—Muskegon2010—Trent Flegal—Muskegon2011—Matt Dwyer—Lincoln 2012—Archie Williams—Lincoln2013—Myron Hamilton—Lincoln

Heavyweight1990—Brian Keck—Cuyahoga1991—Brian Keck—Cuyahoga1992—Jerome Burney—Grand Rapids1993—Wade Kroeze—Ellsworth1994—Ryan Collins—Cuyahoga1995—Rich McPhee—Triton1996—Tim Ellis—Unattached1997—Phil Clamm—UW-Whitewater1998—Wilbert Ellis—Waubonsee1999—Marco Hernandez—

Waubonsee2000—Dave Berglund and Brian

Mingus—UW-Whitewater2001—Brian Mingus—

UW-Whitewater2002—Joe Kirwan—Meramec2003—Ryan Menner—Meramec2004—Marino Eatman—Unattached2005—Marino Eatman—Unattached2006—Chris Schiewe—Triton2007—David Wyper—Muskegon2008—Matt McLaughlin—Rend Lake2009—Corey Anderson—Lincoln 2010—Adam Chalfant—Harper 2011—Lance Moore—Niagara2012—Brett Martin—Muskegon2013—Lavontay Cobb—Harper

Most Valuable1990—Brian Keck—Cuyahoga1991—Dan Colace—Belleville1992—Roberto Rivera—Belleville1993—Mearion Bickhem—Triton1994—Jerry Grammes—Cuyahoga1995—Mike Ridings—Meramec1996—Marc Bullard—Cuyahoga1997—Alan Cartwright—Triton1998—R. Harris—Cuyahoga1999—Anton Hall—Muskegon2000—Anton Hall—Muskegon2001—Hank Jantony—Cuyahoga2002—Bill Morello—Niagara2003—Mike Rio—Harper2004—Larry Short—Triton2005—Adam O’Neil—Harper2006—Kenny Jordan—Lincoln2007—Cartice Lloyd—Harper2008—Tico Baez—Waubonsee2009—P. J. Starnes—Unattached2010—Brendon Murphy—SIU-E2011—Donnie Simpson—Harper2012—Justin Cash—Rend lake2013—Jake Bellis—Harper

Most Falls1990—Frank James—Phoenix1991—Kevin Uphouse—Cuyahoga1992—Kevin Gue—Unattached1993—Pat O’Shea—Triton1994—Cory Royal—Unattached1995—Rich McPhee—Triton1996—Phil Byrd—UW-Whitewater1997—Phil Klamm—UW-Whitewater1998—Dan Blagaich—Triton1999—Larry Evans—Triton2000—Joey Navarro—Triton2001—Josh Collins—Lincoln2002—Isaiah Johnson—Lincoln2003—Justin Dibbern—Muskegon2004—Rashad Riley—Lincoln2005—John Webb—Muskegon2006—Kenny Jordan—Lincoln2007—Josh Lehman—Harper2008—DJ Rackley—Harper 2009—Jon Debuono—Elmhurst

2010—Fred Moses—Lincoln2011—Ethan Raley—Lincoln2012—Tyler Thomas—Harper2013—Tom Angsten—Triton


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Triton College

NJCAA National Qualifiers, All-Americans1968-1985

Head Coach - Art Kraft

1968Four national qualifiers

1969Clemon DeLane, 167, 1stRay Farries, 130, 3rdAndrew Somora, 191, 3rdDavid Wells, 177, 2ndErrol Wilson, 152, 1st, AA-3rd

1970Steve Almada, 118, 1stPhilip Janeteas, 126, 1stR.P. Whitaker, 134, 3rdRaymond Farries, 142, 1st James Ebbole, 150, 3rd George Beene, 158, 1st, AA-1st Clemon DeLane, 167, 1st, AA-1stPaul Remick, 190, 3rd

1971Thomas Infusino, 118, 5thSteve Almada, 126, 1st, AA-2ndJoe DiPrizio, 134, 2ndWillie Smith, 142, 1st, AA-6thGeorge Beene, 158, 1st, AA 1stMike Kerr, 177, 2nd Walt McNeela, 190, 1st

1972Rich Skelnik, 134, 2nd Joe DiPrizio, 142, 1st Rich Haddock, 158, 2nd Art Mohorn, 190, 1st, AA-4th

1973No Qualifiers

1974Mike Lawrence, 118, 3rdRon Lemanczyk, 142, 2ndSean Grennan, 158, 3rd Frank Urso, 167, 2ndRay Greeley, 190, 1st, AA-5th

1975Dave Jenkins, 118, 3rdBill Unhock, 158, 3rd Russ Weglarz, 177, 2nd Dave Berousek, Hwt, 3rd

1976John Keane, 134Denny Moore, 150, 1st, AA-Champion, OW

Jose Nino, 177Sam Carson, 190John Nino, Hwt, 1st, AA-5th

1977Dan Urie, 118, 3rdGregg Moore, 158, 1st, AA-1st, OW Jim Thomas, 177, 1stBob Ruzich, 167, 1st, AA-5thSam Carson, 190, 1st, AA-3rd John Nino, 285, 1st, AA-1st71 ¼ Points - **National Champions **

1978Willie Staples, 134, AA-2ndJeff Hoss, 142, AA-4thGreg Moore, 158, 1st, AA-1st OWJim Thomas, 167, AA-3rd

1979Ron Stewart, 177, 2nd Rich Brown, 134, AA-3rdJeff Hoss, 142, 1st, AA-5thMike Carter, 285, 2nd, AA-4thRick Romano, 158, 3rd

1980Tom Robertson, 158, 3rd Francis Brantley, 285, 2nd

1981Ron McFarland, 126, 1stKen Willaims, 134, 2ndVincent Jones, 142, 2nd Lionel Keys, 150, 1stMichael Foy, 167, 2nd Freddie Wilson, 177, 1st, AA-6thTom Robertson, 190, 2nd Francis Brantley, 1st

1982Joe Johnson, 126, 1stEddie Baker, 134, 1st Vincent Jones, 142, 1stLionell Keyes, 158, AA-2ndMichael Foy, 167, 2ndCarl Davis, 190, 1st, AA-5thGeorge Fraher, 285, 1st, AA-3rd

1983Jay Gegenheimer, 118, 1st, AA-7thJoe Johnson, 126, 1st, AA-7thRussell Jackson, 134, 1st, AA-3rdBruce Baker, 150, 1st,Carl Foreside, 158, 2nd Reggie Wilson, 167, 1st, AA-Champion OW

Freddie Wilson, 177, 1st, AA-3rdCarl Davis, 190, 1st, AA-ChampionDave Besser, 285, 2nd, AA-3rd **National Champions**

1984Chris Riley, 118, 2nd Lenal Brinson, 126, 1st, AA-2ndMike Gilsdorf, 134, 1st, AA-2ndMaurice Harrison, 150, 1st, AA-Champion

John Bonello, 158, 1st, AA-4thDon Lullo, 167, 1st Reggie Wilson, 177, 1st,



AA-Champion,OWDerrick Wauldroup, 190, 1st, AA-Champion

Tom Erikson, 285, 1st, AA-Champion**National Champions**

1985Chris Riley, 118, 1st, AA-5thGino Malfeo, 126, 2nd Ken Sroka, 134, 3rd, AA-4th Mike Gilsdorf, 142, 1st, AA-Champion

John Fessler, 150, 1st Steve Case, 167, 2ndTom Hoy, 177, 1st, AA-8th Les Arp, 190, 3rdTom Erikson, 285, 1st, AA-Champion, OW

1986

Head Coach - Rex Branum

1986Joe Arminas, 118, 1st, AA-6th Joe Williams, 126, 3rd, AA-4th Kevin Byrd, 134, Jim Gloudeman, 142, Shawn Kelly, 150, Rodney Lemon, 158, Alonzo Nalls, 167, 2nd, AA-2nd Scott Winkleman, 177, Copache Tyler, 190, 3rd, AA-2nd

1987-1989

Head Coach - Clem DeLane

1987Reggie Ratliff, 118, 1stRobert Young, 134, 3rd, AA-7th Jim Gloudeman, 142, 2nd, AA-6th Ed Rossolille, 177, 2nd

1988Reggie Ratliff, 118, 2nd Willie Edwards, 142, 3rdJoe Arquilla, 150, 3rdDion Embrey, 167, 3rd Jerry Dafron, 285, 3rd

1989Derrick Brooks, 118, 1st Oliver Richmond, 126, 3rd,Robert Young, 134, 2nd, AA-2nd Tim Hopkins, 142, 3rdAlan Brown, 190, 3rd

1990-Present

Head Coach - Harry McGinnis

1990Tobias Thurman, 118, 3rdTim Hopkins, 150, 2nd, AA-5thLarry Follrad, 167, 1stTom Chernich, 190, 3rd

1991No Qualifiers

1992Keith Davis, 134, 2nd, AA-7thBill Hawkins, 150, 3rd, AA-8thEric Robinson, 167, 1st, AA-4thBill Kamberis, 177, 3rdErick Campbell, 285, 2nd

1993Tom Matsuda, 134, 1stMearion Bickhem, 150, 2ndMike Lechtenberg, 177, 3rdKen Yeoh, 190, 2nd

1994Mike Burns, 118, 1stRick Robinson, 126, 3rdMearion Bickhem, 150, 2nd, AA-4thMike Lechtenberg, 177, 2nd, AA-4thPat O’Shea, 285, 2nd, AA-6th*(First year non-scholarship scoreswere kept)

1995Matt Zeman, 142, 1st, AA-4thJoe Cartwright, 158, 2nd, AA-7thJose Medina, 177, 2nd, AA-5thRich McPhee, 285, 1st

1996Jessie Montez, 118, 2ndTim Duggan, 167, 1stJose Medina, 177, 1st, AA-2ndRich McPhee, 285, 1st

1997Juan Martinez, 118, 2nd, AA-8thJessie Montez, 126, 1st, AA-2ndMiguel Phillips, 134, 1stReggie Wright, 142, 1st, AA-3rdRodney Lester, 150, WCTim Donnahue, 158, 2nd, AA-7thGeorge Spacek, 167, 3rdDeShon Burks, 177, 2nd, AA-7thAnthony Calcagno, 285, 2nd66 Points 6th (Non-ScholarshipChampions)

1998Kevin Nakamoto, 118, 2ndJuan Martinez, 126, 1st Miguel Phillips, 134, 3rd Larry Evans, 142, 1stAlan Cartwright, 150, 2nd, AA-7thJosh Cannon, 158, 2ndGeorge Spacek, 167, 2ndDeShon Burks, 177, 2nd, AA-7thBill Walters, 190, 2nd, AA-4thJ.J. Ruprecht, 285, 1st, AA-7th

1999Aaron Pineda, 125, 2ndJim Moore, 133, 1stPaul Orange, 141, 3rdDan Blagaich, 157, 2nd, AA-4thCraig Lorek, 165, 1stTodd Murphy, 184, 2ndTerry Martin, 197, 3rd

2000Enrique Gaitan, 125, 3rdKyle Anderson, 141, 3rdKeith Davis, 157, 2nd, AA-6thTodd Murphy, 174, 3rdJoe Ravenna, 184, 3rdJason Lebron, 197, 3rd


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2001Jose Saracco, 125, 3rd A.J. Albrecht, 133, 3rdJohn Cyrus, 149, 2ndKeith Davis, 165, 1st, AA-4thMatt Sassolino, 174, 1stJason Lebron, 184, 2ndJoe Ravenna, 197, 2ndJose Navarro, 285, 2nd

2002A. J. Albrecht, 125, 3rdLouis Kachiroubas, 141, 2ndChris Lee, 149, WCJohn Cyrus, 157, 1stJohn Sklena, 165, WCTony Barajas, 197, 3rd

2003Brandon Sandefur, 125, 3rdRicardo Serment, 149, 2ndJohn Sklena, 157, WCChris Lee, 165, WCMatt Sassolino, 184, 1st

2004Brandon Sandefur, 125, 3rdDonte Burney, 141, 4thRicardo Serment, 165, 3rdBob Garcia, 174, 5thTommie Lymon, 184, 5thKurt Tokarski, 197, 5th

2005George Horvath, 133, 4thEric Pollard, 141, 4thLarry Short, 165, 1stNeal Kemp, 184, 2ndDwayne Coleman, 197, 4thZach Dutton, 285, WC

2006Dionte Lacy, 133, 1st, AA-7thJeremy Powell, 141, 1st, AA-4th Matt Burns, 174, 4thNeal Kemp, 184, 2nd, AA-7thJason James, 197, 4th, AA-7th Chris Schiewe, 285, 4th

2007Dionte Lacy, 133, 3rd, AA-6thMike Palermo, 141, 2ndJerry Gedin, 149, 4thBrian Everett, 157, 2ndTravis Hammons, 174, 1st, AA-1st Chris Schiewe, 285, 2nd

2008Jamal Williams, 125, 4thEvon Russell, 141, 4thEdward Williams, 149, 4thSteve Catalano, 184, 4th

2009Tony Reyes, 125, 4thVince Vallez, 133, 5thMike Palermo, 174, 2nd, AA-8thSteve Catalano, 184, 6thDustin Bles, 285, 4th

2010Vince Vallez, 133, 6th Moises Menendez, 157, 5thDeAngelo Chambers, 197, 5thDustin Bles, 285, 2nd

2011No Qualifiers

2012Jose Torres, 125, 2nd, AA-4thDevante McCloud, 133, 5th Travis Fuller, 141, 5th Jose Mariscal, 149, 4thJeremy Walters, 157, 4thLenny Kuspa, 165, 4thChristian Alcantara, 184, 4th

2013Denzel King, 133, 5thDon McGregor, 157, 4th John Marino, 165, 4th Chad Kirkhove, 197, 3rdMike DeLeon, 285, 5th

2014Jameel Carter, 133, 3rd Darius Henry, 149, 3rdJohn Marino, 165, 3rd


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NJCAA, National Wrestling CoachesAssociation, Illinois Wrestling Coachesand Officials Association

Hall of Fame

George Beene158 lbs.

Champion—1970, 1971Inducted into

NJCAA Hall of Fame—1983

Art KraftTriton Coach—1967-1985

NJCAA Coach of the Year—1977,1983, 1984

Illinois Wrestling Coaches and OfficialsAssociation Hall of Fame—1979

Inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame—1980National Wrestling Hall of Fame-

Illinois Chapter—2001

Reggie Wilson167 lbs. and 177 lbs.

Champion—1983, 1984Two-time Tournament MVP

Inducted intoNJCAA Hall of Fame—1996

Derrick Waldroup190 lbs.

Champion—1984Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials

Association Hall of Fame—1996Inducted into NJCAAHall of Fame—1998

Mike Gilsdorf134-142 lbs.

Second Place at 134–1984National Champion at 142–1985


Rex BranumTriton Coach—1985-86

Illinois Wrestling Coaches andOfficials AssociationHall of Fame—1994


John Nino1976—Fifth Place at Hwt.

1977—National Champion at Hwt.Inducted into

NJCAA Hall of Fame—2000

Jose Medina177 lbs.

Fifth Place—1995Second Place—1996


Rich Skelnik134 lbs.

Inducted intoIWCOA Hall of Fame—2014

Alonzo Nalls1986—Second at 167


Harry McGinnisTriton Coach—1989-Present

NJCAA Coach of the Year—1997Inducted into

NJCAA Hall of Fame—2002Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association

Hall of Fame—2006

Copache Tyler1986—Second at 190


Tom EriksonHeavyweight

Champion—1984, 1985Tournament MVP—1985

Illinois Wrestling Coaches and OfficialsAssociation Hall of Fame—1996

Inducted into NJCAAHall of Fame—1997


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Student Associationfor Supporting

Triton College Athletics!

TCSATriton College Student Association


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