Once again the DGS Mustangs competed in what was the most competitive Sectional tournament in IL. Six Mustangs competed in the DGN Sectional where the top four advance to the IHSA State Tournament. Competing for the Mustangs were Freshman Sergio Villalobos, Juniors Ahmir Hooks, Tyree Johnson, Mark Chapman, and Ryan Gurski, and Senior Ramy Abd. Each match was highly contested but only Hooks and Johnson advance to the semi-final wrestleback round, otherwise known as the "Blood Round", as the winner advances to the state tournament. Hooks battled a very tough opponent from Simeon in one of the more entertaining matches of the tournament, but fell 11-9 thus ending a great season. Hooks finishes the season with 32 wins and is well on his way in surpassing the 100 win mark for the Mustangs next season.
Johnson battled a familiar foe in Jon Williamson from Naperville Central. Williamson caught Johnson in a scramble in the second period and ended up winning the first round match 7-1. Johnson then won two consecutive matches to earn his spot in the "Blood Round" against returning state placer Christian Robertson from Carl Sandburg. It was another epic match as the two battled to a 0-0 tie at the end of regulation. Johnson fought off several attempts in OT before securing a reversal in the second overtime to punch his ticket to Champaign. Johnson dropped another close match to Williamson (NC) 3-2 in the 3rd place match to finish 4th.
Johnson will bring a 31-6 record to Champaign and will look to earn All-State status by finishing in the top six of a very competitive 138 lb weight class.
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