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2021 All-BCR Wrestling Team

Steven Benavidez-Princeton (Fr./106) - The Tiger cub went 20-9 in his first year for PHS, placing fifth in the IWCOA regional at Sandwich.

Connor Brooker-PCH (Jr./160) - A 2020 IHSA state qualifier, Brooker went 23-8 this season. He placed fourth in the IWCOA regional at Yorkville, and went 2-2 at Sandwich Sectional. He was named Second Team Three Rivers All-Conference.

Connor Brooker

Augie Christiansen-Princeton (So./138) - The PHS soph went 21-11, placing fourth at the IWCOA regional at Sandwich. He was named Second Team Three Rivers All-Conference.

Matthew Harris-Princeton (Jr./126) - The BCR Wrestler of the Year won the most matches of any area wrestler, going 25-8 on the way to a fourth-place IWCOA State finish. He was a regional and sectional runner-up at Sandwich. He was named Second Team Three Rivers All-Conference.

Carson Etheridge-Princeton (So./152) - The PHS sophomore went 15-11 for the Tigers this season.

Ethan Fleming-St. Bede (Sr./182) - The St. Bede senior was the regional runner-up at Yorkville and won one match at sectional, reaching the “blood” round. Had a 15-4 record. He received Honorable Mention Three Rivers All-Conference.

Drew Harp-Princeton (Jr./195) - Harp was tuned in for a 17-8 record, placing fourth in the IWCOA regional at Sandwich.

Payne Miller-Princeton (Fr./285) 18-6 - The PHS freshman went 18-6 in his Tigers’ debut, placing third in the IWCOA regional at Sandwich.

Henry Orteza-St. Bede (Jr./120) - Orteza went 14-7 for the Bruins this season.

James Sanchez-St. Bede (Sr./160) - A regional runner-up at Yorkville, Sanchez won one match and reached the “blood” round at sectional. He went 15-10. He was named Second Team Three Rivers All-Conference.

Noah Setser-St. Bede (Sr./138) - Setser went 13-8 with a third-place finish in the IWCOA regional at Yorkville.

Jesse Wright-Princeton (So./220) - The PHS sophomore went 18-8 for the Tigers this year at 220 pounds.

HONORABLE MENTION

PCH - JJ Davis (Jr./285)

PHS - Jimmy Kurth (Sr./182)

St. Bede - Dominic Bima (Sr./126), Ryan Migliorini (So./ 220).

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL