Local wrestlers shone in the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament, with five making it to the semifinal round. Danville's Phillip Shaw IV secured two victories, advancing to the semifinals with a 35-1 record. Teammate Ty Rangel will start in the consolation bracket after a loss, while Hoopeston Area's Ayden Larkin, Angel Zamora, and Grant Brewer also advanced to the semifinals in their respective classes.

By the Numbers
  • Phillip Shaw IV is 35-1
  • Ayden Larkin is 42-11
  • Angel Zamora is 50-2
  • Grant Brewer is 41-3
State of Play
  • Wrestlebacks will start at 11 a.m., and semifinals will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday
  • Several wrestlers will have a second chance in the wrestleback rounds, including Ty Rangel, Steven Uden, Pedro Rangel, Dalton Brown, Jamison Chambliss, and Gabriel Kiddoo
Bottom Line

Local wrestlers have excelled, with five making it to the semifinal round, setting the stage for an intense competition on Friday.