Addison Trail alumnus Jake Matthews (class of 2021) recently competed in the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) Class 3A State Championships in the 145-pound division. The event took place on June 26 in Springfield.
Matthews earned a 6th-place finish, making him the first All-State wrestler at Addison Trail since 2002. Matthews also is the school’s first four-time state qualifier, and he wrapped up his high school career with 121 varsity victories, four West Suburban Conference Gold Division All-Conference honors and was named to the West Suburban Conference Gold Division All-Academic Team this year.
Matthews plans to continue his academic and athletic career at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.