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- Does OPRF wrestling have a high school feeder program?
- How can a wrestler score points during a match?
- How do teams advance in the postseason?
- How do wrestlers advance in the postseason?
- How is a team score determined in a dual meet?
- How is a team score determined in tournament play?
- How many levels (including Varsity) of wrestling competition are
there?
- How many weight classes are there?
- What athletic conference does OPRF belong to?
- What does "IHSA" stand for?
- What does "NFHS" stand for?
- What does "OPRF" stand for?
- What is the difference between a dual meet and a tournament?
- What is the IHSA classification for OPRF wrestling?
- What is OPRF's mascot?
- What wrestling events will OPRF host this season?
- When does the season begin and end?
- Where are home wrestling events held?
- Where is OPRF High School located?
- Who are OPRF's rivals?
- Who is the athletic director at OPRF High School?
- Who is the head coach of OPRF wrestling?
- How can I submit a question for FAQ consideration?
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Yes, the program is called the Little Huskies. You can find out
more about the program by visiting the Little Huskies website:
LittleHuskiesWrestling.org.
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View detailed information about wrestler and team scoring at our
Wrestling Tutorial
page.
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The IHSA has three classifications for postseason wrestling, based on
enrollment: 3A, 2A, and 1A. OPRF is in Class 3A. Each
classification has its own tournament series with its own medals and
trophies, although all three state tournaments (individual and dual
team) share the same date and venue.
The first postseason event is the Regional tournament.
There are 16 Regional tournaments per classification. A Regional
consists of approximately 8-10 teams. Each team has the right to put
forth a full lineup of 14 wrestlers. Each wrestler competes to win
his/her weight class bracket. Based on individual tournament
scoring, the top team earns a place in one of the four Dual Team
Sectionals. If a team does not win the Regional title, then that
team's dual team season is over.
Dual Team Sectionals is a one round dual meet contest. Dual Team
Sectionals takes place on the Tuesday night after the Individual State
Finals. The winner of this dual meet advances to Dual
Team State. Beginning in
2008-2009, there will be no Dual Team
Sectional champion. Dual Team State takes place on the Saturday
after Individual State Finals. 8 teams will comprise the Dual Team
State Tournament (two from each Dual Team Sectional). The Dual Team
State tournament bracket consists of a blind draw (i.e., there is no team
seeding). 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place trophies will be awarded at
Dual Team State. A team must win its quarterfinal round dual to
wrestle for a guaranteed medal. If a team does not win in its
quarterfinal matchup, it is eliminated from the team tournament.
For more information, visit IHSA.org's
wrestling page.
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The IHSA has three classifications for postseason wrestling, based on
enrollment: 3A, 2A, and 1A. OPRF is in Class 3A. Each
classification has its own tournament series with its own medals and
trophies, although all three state tournaments (individual and dual
team) share the same date and venue.
At the end of the season, there is a Regional tournament.
There are 16 Regional tournaments per classification. A Regional
consists of approximately 8-10 teams. At this
tournament -- also explained in the previous question's answer -- each team
has the right to submit one wrestler per each weight class. Each
wrestler competes against other teams' wrestlers in order to win (or
place at) the Regional tournament. If a wrestler places 1st, 2nd,
or 3rd at the Regional tournament, then the wrestler advances to
Individual Sectionals. In effect, if a wrestler makes the finals
round at Regionals, this wrestler automatically advances to Individual Sectionals
regardless of the result (win=1st place; loss=2nd place). However,
there is far more drama in the 3rd place match. If a wrestler wins
the 3rd place match, then this wrestler advances to Individual Sectionals.
If a wrestler loses the 3rd place match, this wrestler does not
advance and his/her individual season is over (however,
this wrestler still may wrestle in the Dual Team State
Series, if the team qualifies).
At Individual Sectionals, a wrestler competes against other wrestlers
who also have qualified for the Individual Sectional. Unlike
Regionals, the top 4 (four) wrestlers at Individual Sectionals
advance to Individual State. Therefore, if a wrestler reaches the
finals or the 3rd place match, this wrestler is guaranteed a spot at
Individual State, regardless of match result.
At Individual State, the four Individual Sectional champions at each
weight are seeded. These seeds -- along with a random pairings draw
by the IHSA -- determine the rest of each weight's bracket at Individual
State. The top 6 (six) finishers earn a state
medal.
It is important to note that a wrestler must compete at the same weight
class for Regionals, Individual Sectionals, and Individual State.
A wrestler can be disqualified from the State Series
at any time if: 1) the wrestler fails to make weight, 2)
the wrestler forfeits any match (as opposed to, say, a
loss by injury default), or 3) the wrestler is
disqualified and ejected from the tournament (not to be
confused with being ejected from a bout only). For
#3, a wrestler who is disqualified from a bout still may
have an opportunity to wrestle for a place on the medal
stand, or may already have secured a place on the medal
stand. However, a severe misconduct
disqualification can eliminate a wrestler from the
tournament, regardless of the round or potential medal
stand placing.
For more information, visit IHSA.org's
wrestling page.
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A varsity dual meet consists of fourteen (14) bouts in fourteen (14) weight
classes (in pounds): 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170,
182, 195, 220, 285. These weights were instituted to begin in the
2011-2012 IHSA season. In the years prior, the weights were 103,
112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 285. Weights will only not be wrestled when one or
both teams forfeit that weight class. Each dual meet begins at a
randomly chosen weight and continues through all weight classes in
ascending order (e.g., 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285, 106, 113, 120, 126, 132,
138, 145, 152). Throughout the dual, the teams alternate which
wrestler must report first to the scorer's table. For example,
Team A must first report their competing wrestler at weights 182, 220,
106, 120, 132, 145, and 160. Team B must then first report their
competing wrestler at the remaining weights. Also in a dual, the
reporting wrestler will have first choice to begin the second period.
The wrestler may choose to begin the period on top, bottom, or neutral.
The first choice wrestler may also choose to defer until the beginning
of the third period.
A team's score dual meet's team score is explained in further detail in
the Wrestling Tutorial,
but here is a quick reference guide:
A team gains....
6 points if a wrestler wins by fall (pin), forfeit
(no opposing wrestler), default (unable to continue, such as with
injury), or disqualification (if opposing wrestler is ejected from
match).
5 points if a wrestler wins by technical fall (a margin
of victory of 15+ points).
4 points if a wrestler wins by major decision (a margin
of victory of 8-14 points).
3 points if a wrestler wins by regular decision (a margin
of victory of 1-7 points).
0 points in the rare occasion that both teams forfeit a weight
class.
-1 points if a referee penalizes a team point for an
unsportsmanlike infraction
After all 14 bouts are wrestled, the team with the
greater number of team points wins the dual. In
wrestling, there is no "slaughter rule". All bouts
will be contested in a dual. Many teams, however,
will forfeit some or all weight classes when they have
mathematically guaranteed themselves the dual victory.
In the event of a tie, a tie-breaker criteria system
will be used, as approved by the NFHS. To view the
tie-breaker system, click
here.
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A tournament scoring system is a rather involved process.
However, it is easy to understand that the scoring system focuses on two
main elements. First, wrestlers earn team points for winning
and advancing farther in the tournament. A wrestler who wins three
matches and reaches the finals earns considerably more team points than a
wrestler who wins only one match before being eliminated. Second,
wrestlers earn team points for the manner in which they defeat their
opponents. For example, a wrestler who wins by pin earns more team
points than a wrestler who wins by regular decision. On other words,
you want your wrestlers to win and to win the best way possible. For
further explanation, visit this external link:
Wrestling Rules [scroll down].
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There are five. Varsity (V), Junior Varsity 1 (JV1), Junior
Varsity 2 (JV2), Sophomore (S), and Freshman (F). The Sophomore
level only has a few events throughout the season. At a typical dual
meet, you'll probably find the JV1 and JV2 levels compete at the same time
(on separate mats), followed by the Varsity and Freshman levels (on
separate mats as well). Occasionally, host schools like to wrestle
the Varsity squads alone. They will have JV1, JV2, and Freshman
wrestle in the first round on three mats before the Varsity dual on one
mat. OPRF has moved to this format.
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There are fourteen (14) weight classes in all levels except for
Freshman. The fourteen weight classes (in maximum allowed pounds)
are 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, and
285. There are sixteen (16) weight classes in Freshman competition.
The Freshman level also has the 90 and 97 pound weight classes.
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OPRF is part of the West Suburban Silver athletic conference. The
other six members (in alphabetical order) are Downers Grove North
(Trojans),
Glenbard West (Hilltoppers), Hinsdale Central (Red Devils), Lyons Township
(Lions), Proviso West (Panthers), and York (Dukes).
The West Suburban Silver conference has a sister conference: the West
Suburban Gold conference. Although a separate conference from the
West Suburban Silver, both conferences follow rules and guidelines by the
parent West Suburban Conference.
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"IHSA" stands for Illinois High School Association, the organization
that oversees high school athletics in Illinois.
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"NFHS" stands for National Federation of State High School
Associations, the organization
that sets the rules and regulations of high school wrestling. The
IHSA is a participating member of this organization.
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"OPRF" stands for Oak Park & River Forest, the name of the high school.
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A dual meet is a competition between two teams. It is similar to
a football game or a basketball game. In a dual meet, each team
sends one wrestler to compete in every weight class. For example,
Team A will send one 106 pound wrestler to compete against Team B's 106
pound wrestler. The winner of the match will score team points for
his team. Only the team points that are gained as a result of a
match are used to determine which team wins a dual meet. In Varsity,
there are 14 weight classes, so there will be 14 matches. However, a
team has the right to Forfeit a weight for any reason, so there may be
less than 14 matches that are actually wrestled. For more
information about how dual meets are scored, click
here.
A tournament is a competition between many teams. Each team
submits up to 14 wrestlers (one per weight class) to wrestle against
wrestlers in their same weight class. On rare occasion, the
tournament host school may also submit more than 14 wrestlers, or they
may submit more than one wrestler per weight class. In this case,
the non-standard wrestlers will be non-scoring wrestlers, or they will
only score for their separate squad (for example, the host school may
also have a Junior Varsity squad wrestle in the tournament, as well). Wrestlers compete to win their
weight bracket. With victories, wrestlers earn points for their
team. However, there is a different scoring system in tournaments
than there is for dual meets. For more information about how
tournaments are scored, click
here.
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OPRF Wrestling is in Class 3A, or Class AAA. IHSA wrestling
expanded to three classes prior to 2008-2009. Previously, OPRF
Wrestling had been in Class 2A, or Class AA.
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OPRF's mascot is the Siberian Husky. OPRF athletes are simply
known as Huskies.
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OPRF wrestling will host a number of Varsity events during the IHSA
season. Occasionally, OPRF will host non-Varsity events, such as
Junior Varsity quadrangular dual meets. To see the location of all
OPRF events, follow the schedule link in the menu bar at
the top left of this page. Be advised that the schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances
such as snowstorms or other factors.
In addition, OPRF will host a youth wrestling tournament in late
January each year. Youth (non-high schoolers) travel from near and
far to compete. The tournament is named the Susan P. Collins
Memorial Tournament. OPRF Wrestling staff and students help to
work this tournament.
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The IHSA allows for the first interscholastic competitions to be held
on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving. Recently, OPRF's IHSA competitoin
schedule has begun on the Tuesday night prior
to Thanksgiving. The Varsity season ends with two state
tournaments: an Individual Tournament and a Dual Team Tournament.
The Individual State Tournament takes place on the penultimate weekend in February at Assembly
Hall in Champaign, IL. The Dual Team State Tournament culminates
on the final Saturday in February with the Dual Team State Championships.
(In some years, the Dual Team State Championships has been held on March
1.) Of course, if
the team or individuals fail to qualify for the State Finals, then the
season will end earlier. All schools have the option of sending up
to 14 wrestlers (a full lineup) to the Regional tournament.
For specific dates of beginning and end for the current season, you
may follow the schedule link in the menu bar at the top
left of this page.
For information regarding the Little Huskies season, visit the
Little
Huskies website.
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Home wrestling events are held at Oak Park-River Forest High School.
Home wrestling events are either held in the Field House or in the 1 West
Gym. For more information, click
here.
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OPRF High School is located at 201 North Scoville Ave. in Oak Park, IL
(60302). For more information, click
here.
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OPRF wrestling's main rivals are Fenwick, Lyons Township, and Hinsdale
Central. Fenwick and OPRF share a village rivalry, Lyons Township
and OPRF often battle for conference supremacy, and Hinsdale Central is a
rival due to their recent rise in conference play. York, Glenbard
West, Downers Grove North, and Proviso West are lesser rivals due to
sharing the same athletic conference as OPRF.
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OPRF High School's athletic director is John Stelzer. For more
information the athletic department at OPRF High School, visit the OPRFHS
athletic department
main page. You may also want to visit the OPRF athletic site,
il.8to18/oprf.
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The head coach of OPRF wrestling is Paul Collins. Paul is an OPRF
graduate. He began serving as head coach in the 2014-2015 season.
Prior to Paul Collins was Mike Powell. Mike began as
the head coach of OPRF in the 2003-2004 season and served as head coach
for 11 seasons. Coach Powell's career dual meet record is 213-43.
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