top 10 wrestlers to watch

Kyle Graumenz • Jr. • Triad

Kyle Graumenz • Jr. • Triad

A Class 2A state runner-up at 119 as a sophomore, he started this season at 130 but may end up at 125. He has helped the Knights reach state the last two seasons.

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Jake Gregerson • Sr. • Granite City

Jake Gregerson • Sr. • Granite City

A Class A runner-up as a freshman at Montini, he struggled to stay healthy a year ago with the Warriors. He started at 140 but hopes to get to 135 in time for the Warriors' Holiday Tournament.

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Mike Kissell • Sr. • Whitfield

Mike Kissell • Sr. • Whitfield

A three-time state medalist, took third at 140 in both 2008 and 2009. A year ago, he won 50 matches and captured the Class 1 title at 145. He will compete this season at 152 or 160.

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Kyle Hussey • Jr. • Ft. Zumwalt West

Kyle Hussey • Jr. • Ft. Zumwalt West

Already a two-time state medalist. He was a state runner-up at 103 in 2009 and placed third at 112 a year ago, finishing with a 34-4 record.

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Cory Lester • Jr. • John Burroughs

Cory Lester • Jr. • John Burroughs

After placing third at 103 as a freshman, Lester captured the Class 1 title at 112 a year ago, finishing with a 44-2 record. The Bombers are in Class 2 this season.

Dec 03, 2010 | 10:58 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Matt Kraus • Jr. • Seckman

Matt Kraus • Jr. • Seckman

Kraus (41-6) put it all together late last season to win the Class 4 title at 103. Part of a solid Jaguars lineup, Kraus started his junior campaign at 119.

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Demechico Spraggins • Soph. • Belleville West

Demechico Spraggins • Soph. • Belleville West

Made an immediate impact for the Maroons a year ago, finishing 43-2 and reaching the Class 3A finals at 103. He starts this season at 119.

Dec 03, 2010 | 10:53 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Sean O'Leary • Jr. • Francis Howell

Sean O'Leary • Jr. • Francis Howell

O'Leary finished third at 103 as a freshman and reached the Class 4 title match at 112 a year ago, finishing 36-4. He is expected to compete at 125 or 130 this season.

Dec 03, 2010 | 10:55 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Taylor McGiffen • Jr. • Alton

Taylor McGiffen • Jr. • Alton

Competing as a sophomore in a weight class (189) dominated by juniors and seniors, McGiffen finished 43-2 while winning regional and sectional titles a year ago. In a strong Redbirds lineup, he began the season at 215.

Dec 03, 2010 | 10:57 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Chris Williams • Sr. • Civic Memorial

Chris Williams • Sr. • Civic Memorial

Williams was third in state in 2008 and 2009. Last season, he was the Class 2A runner-up at 130, finishing 39-4. He opened 2010-2011 at 135.

Dec 03, 2010 | 10:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

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