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Princeton junior wrestler Casey Etheridge records 100th win

Princeton junior Casey Etheridge recorded his 100th career victory with a pair of wins at home Thursday night over L-P and IVC.

Princeton junior wrestler Casey Etheridge joined the Tigers’ coveted 100-win club on Thursday.

Etheridge hit a milestone, recording his 100th career win with a pair of wins at home over L-P and IVC.

With two more wins Friday against Rockridge and Sherrard on Friday, Etheridge stands 40-2 on the season with 103 career wins after with his senior season remaining.

“It’s a great feeling getting it junior year and Augustus (Swanson) isn’t far from it either and that’s a great feeling, because me and him started together when we were young, Etheridge said.

Tiger coach Steve Amy praised Etheridge for his milestone.

“That’s a huge accomplishment. It’s hard to do. That’s a lot of matches you have to be focused for. things have to go your way,” he said. “He’s done a fantastic job the last three years. Who knows, where he’ll end up. He’ll end up in the 150s, maybe the top 5.”

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