2018
ELITE EIGHT in '18
2018 Saw a return to Elite state status in Illinois. After opening the Season with a big win over Glenbard North, the Indians steam-rolled through the SPC Conference capturing their 23rd Conference Title.
The Indians pushed into the post-season with a dominant performance at the Moline regional winning the Program's 20th regional title. 11 individuals qualified for the Sectional Tournament with 5 making it to the blood-round. 2 Individuals qualified for the individual state tournament.
Noah Boles - 2018 145 lb STATE QUALIFIER
Drew Gutknecht - 2018 195 lb STATE QUALIFIER
The Team entered the Sectional Dual match pitted against the defending state champion Lockport Porters. Riding the coattails of 5 pins the Indians defeated Lockport and qualified for the Elite Eight Dual Team State Tournament.
The Indians' draw placed them against Oak Park River Forrest. The highlight of the meet for the Indians was Senior Dominic Ruettiger defeating the State Runner-up in the opening match of the dual. In the end the Huskies proved to be too much for the Indians as Minooka's magical run was ended in the quarterfinals.
The Indians graduate 6 starters and another 10 seniors from the program. But 2019 looks to be another great year with lots of talented young wrestlers chomping at the bit to get into the Varsity lineup.
#BELIEVE
2017 - 18 YEAR IN REVIEW
12-7-17: Minooka edges Plainfield East in SPC clash
MINOOKA – It’s been a few years since a Minooka wrestling team was ranked among the top 10 teams in the state in Class 3A. But after a 10-2 start heading into this week’s action, coach Bernie Ruettiger’s Indians found themselves ranked No. 7 ... more
It’s been a few years since Minooka’s wrestling program was ranked among the state’s best. But that’s exactly where coach Bernie Ruettiger’s Indians find themselves as they prepare to conclude the 2017 portion of their schedule by competing in the Palatine Invite next week... more
1-25-18: Minooka beats Plainfield South for SPC title
OLIET – There’s obviously a big difference between a dual meet and a tournament in wrestling. But you can’t fault one team for using the momentum from winning a big dual meet, as it prepares for a regional, while the other quickly moves on and focuses on the future... more
2-20-18: Minooka rallies to stun Lockport and advance to dual-team state
DOWNERS GROVE – After spending his entire life around Minooka wrestling, naturally Dominic Ruettiger hoped he could go to state with his teammates in his senior season... more
2-22-18: Minooka set for dual team finals
From 2004 to 2013, Minooka’s wrestling program was a staple at the IHSA dual team finals, advancing eight times in 10 years, highlighted by two second-place finishes and a state title in 2010... more
IWCOA Fresh - Soph Series
A record number of individuals qualified for the IWCOA Fresh Soph Sate Series in 2018. 2 Individuals were Crowned Fr/So State Champs