High School Season Preview Part 2: Illinois Wrestling’s Top Talent, Matchups, and Storylines

In this week’s episode of the Illinois Wrestler Podcast, Dalton, Jim, and Mark cover a wide range of topics as they preview the upcoming high school wrestling season. The crew starts by highlighting top-ranked juniors and seniors that were missed in last week’s episode, then dives into the college recruiting process, NCAA D1 National Duals, and the ongoing evolution of college NIL.They also break down the top incoming freshmen and sophomores in Illinois, make early predictions for the 2025 state tournament, and discuss the team and individual matchups they’re most excited to see this season. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on what can be done to make wrestling events even better for athletes, fans, and programs across the state.This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone getting ready for the 2025 high school wrestling season.Illinois Wrestler is dedicated to highlighting the sport of wrestling across the state through news, analysis, event coverage, interviews, and podcasts. Follow Illinois Wrestler on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube to stay connected and up to date all season long.