DHS Wrestling Claims First Regional Title Since 1984

Submitted by Marc Pechter

Deerfield High School wrestlers claimed the school’s first Regional title in 31 years (1984) with a terrific final round on Saturday. The Warriors were down 8.5 points to Stevenson and had one less wrestler going into the 3rd and 1st place matches. The wrestlers needed to win and also get bonus points along the way. With tremendous fan support, the Warriors claimed 9 of 11 matches with 2 majors, 2 pins, and 1 technical fall.

Top 3 teams of 9 were

184.5 Deerfield

177.5 Stevenson

149.5 Libertyville

All members of our team played a role in this victory from freshmen on up to seniors. Wrestlers participating in the regional were:

Dylan Utterback Champion

Kyle Clough Champion

Kenny Kerstein 2nd place

Nick Kupets 3rd place

Andrew Grossman 3rd place

Andrew Mehrholz Champion

Patrick Sardi 3rd place

Max Savin

Sage Heller 2nd place

Brady Glantz Champion

TJ Thompson

Alleman Bulut

Christo Moran 3rd place

Sergio Rangel

We will be wrestling Jacobs High School for a chance to go down state as a team on Tuesday, February 24. Location has not been determined yet.