Style points: Three Huskies are
crowned at Freestyle State
Three 2012-2013 returnees shine in central Illinois ·
05/06/2012
Champaign was revisited this past weekend, as many wrestlers of all
ages combated for the state title in Freestyle. Not all IHSA
wrestlers attended, but three of our own stood out as champions in
their brackets. Larry Early (a rising sophomore) won at Cadet 132,
Andre Lee (a rising junior) won at Cadet 195, and Jake O'Mara (a
rising senior) won at Junior 138. Andre didn't give up a point in
any bout. Congratulations to members of La Flama Blanca!
Complete results are on
TrackWrestling. (Not all La Flama Blanca wrestlers attend OPRF.)
From tree to tea: Ellis Coleman to
enjoy London's finest
2009 OPRF graduate flying high as Olympian in 60 kg Greco-Roman slot ·
04/22/2012
Ellis Coleman (courtesy USA
Wrestling)
Ellis Coleman, a twenty-year-old national and
international sensation, has just earned a spot to compete against
the best as one of the best. He bested Joe Betterman, also an
Illinois native, two bouts to zero in the championship. Ellis was a
member of the 24-0 undefeated state champion Huskies in February of
2009.
Ellis previously helped qualify the weight for
Olympic competition, as weight classes are not automatic entry into
the Olympics.
So long Sammy: Sam Brooks story
begins a new chapter
04/15/2012
Sam Brooks with Coach
Powell
Sam Brooks, a 2012 OPRF graduate, will go down as
the most decorated wrestler (as of today) in Oak Park & River Forest
history. Mack Bolen, a skilled and enthusiastic member of the OPRF
Wrestling Family, recently wrote an article highlighting Sam Brooks.
View the article on
TribLocal.
Flying over the competition: Coleman,
Kowalczuk seek London
04/13/2012
Now & Forever
Peter Kowalczuk and Ellis Coleman, both accomplished
wrestlers in their time at Oak Park & River Forest High School, are
competing this weekend for the right to represent the Red, White,
and Blue in London later this year.
In the 120 kg Greco-Roman division, Peter lost a
close bout to the eventual Challenge champion, Steve Andrus. He
rebounded to a pin victory before losing his second and final match
to the third place finisher, Toby Erickson. Peter wrestled well and
was one of only eight wrestlers in the Challenge bracket.
Ellis Coleman will wrestle on Sunday in the 60 kg
Greco-Roman bracket. He is one of twelve with aspirations in this
bracket. For brackets and live results, visit
TrackWrestling.
Mikey Powerful: The man who leads the
charge
OPRF Head Wrestling Coach is featured in a variety of media stories ·
02/16/2012
Mike Powell (Photo
by BT)
Our very own Mike Powell, Head Wrestling Coach at Oak Park & River
Forest, and his story have been recently headlined in a multitude of
ways in media. The OPRF community knows how much of a talent and
asset -- to say the very least -- this great man is. Many others
know. Now, the whole country and beyond take a glimpse at the story
of an individual who has shaped so much. So, read, watch, and listen. Enjoy.
Mike Powell's life revolves around wrestling, and you'll find him in
Champaign-Urbana this weekend with this year's crop of the Orange &
Blue. Follow the state links down below as the weekend proceeds. You
can be assured that Mike Powell will be following everything from a
myriad of perspectives: coach, friend, father figure, fan,
motivator...and so on.
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