06/03/2026
Let’s go, Makai!
TEAM ILLINOIS 14U READY TO TAKE ON THE NATION IN FLORIDA
The next generation of Illinois wrestling talent is set to take center stage as Team Illinois travels to Wesley Chapel, Florida, for the 2026 USA Wrestling 14U National Dual Championships.
Illinois enters the event looking to build upon an outstanding performance from last year's squad, which earned a National Runner-Up finish in Greco-Roman and a Top-5 finish in Freestyle while proving that Illinois remains one of the premier wrestling states in the country.
This year's Team Illinois roster is loaded with talent from every corner of the state. The team features top placers and champions from the Illinois Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Championships, along with wrestlers who have found success on the regional and national stage at events such as the USA Wrestling Open and Northern Plains Regional Championships.
The strength of Team Illinois extends beyond the roster. A dedicated and experienced coaching staff has assembled a team capable of competing with the nation's best in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman competition. The combination of proven leadership, hard work, and elite-level talent has created high expectations as the team prepares for one of the toughest dual tournaments in the country.
National Duals provides wrestlers with the opportunity to represent their state against the top teams from across the United States, and Team Illinois has a long tradition of rising to the occasion. With depth throughout the lineup and athletes who have proven themselves at every level, Illinois is poised to make another strong run on the national stage.
Last year's team set the standard.
This year's team is ready to chase even bigger goals.
Team Illinois heads to Florida with one mission: compete for national championships and continue the tradition of excellence that Illinois wrestling has built for generations.
💪 Team Illinois 14U National Dual Team
📍 Wesley Chapel, Florida
📅 June 8-12, 2026