Illinois Champion 2012

Held at the University of Illinois Assembly Hall, the Illinois individual state wrestling tournament on February 16-18 brought together the best wrestlers from high schools around the state to compete for a coveted state title. After three days of fierce competition, 14 champions in three separate school classes were crowned. This commemorative special edition documenting the highs and lows of the highest level of prep competition is not only a collection of more than 60 of the best, action-packed photographs from that weekend, but a review of the competition and complete results from the 2012 tournament.