Mattoon advanced three individuals to the IHSA Boys Wrestling Individual State Wrestling Meet in Champaign. Korbin Bateman, Ben Capitosti, and Aidan Blackburn will compete, with Bateman entering state with a 42-0 record at 144 pounds. Blackburn holds a 43-5 record at 150 pounds, and Capitosti, with a 39-7 record at 138 pounds, will face tough competition. Wrestling begins Thursday and continues through Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Korbin Bateman has a 42-0 record at 144 pounds
  • Aidan Blackburn enters state with a 43-5 record at 150 pounds
  • Ben Capitosti has a 39-7 record at 138 pounds
State of Play
  • Mattoon advanced three wrestlers to the IHSA Boys Wrestling Individual State Wrestling Meet in Champaign
  • Wrestling begins Thursday and continues through Saturday
  • Mattoon's girls basketball team advanced to the regional final
Bottom Line

Mattoon has three wrestlers competing at the IHSA Boys Wrestling Individual State Wrestling Meet; and their girls basketball team is in the regional final.