Wrestlers across the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal areas have been hard at work over the offseason and during the first month of the regular season as they aim for a berth at the IHSA State Finals next month in Champaign.
Central Illinois is home to quite a few state title contenders this season that have been picking up victories left and right, especially after holiday tournaments.
Here are 20 wrestlers from the area, listed alphabetically, who have been standouts in the 2024-25 season.
Note: Records and information are taken from trackwrestling.com and are current as of Jan. 9, 2025.