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Daily Chronicle 2023 boys wrestling preview: 5 to watch

By John Gallione
DeKalb’s wrestler Kaden Klapprodt pins St. Charles East Liam Aye during the first round in the 113 weight class held on Friday Dec. 30th during The Don Flavin wrestling Invite held at DeKalb High School.

DeKalb’s wrestler Kaden Klapprodt pins St. Charles East Liam Aye during the first round in the 113 weight class held on Friday Dec. 30th during The Don Flavin wrestling Invite held at DeKalb High School. (David Toney for Shaw Local/David Toney)

Kaden Klapprodt, DeKalb, jr., 120

Klapprodt qualified for state his freshman and sophomore seasons. Last season, he lost in the 106-pound consolation final. Look for Klapprodt to continue ascending after putting on some weight and moving up to the 120 class.

Kaneland’s Kamron Scholl tries to turn Rochelle’s Xavier Villalobos in their 120 pound match Saturday Jan. 21, 2023, during the Interstate 8 Conference wrestling tournament at Sycamore High School.

Kaneland’s Kamron Scholl tries to turn Rochelle’s Xavier Villalobos in their 120 pound match Saturday Jan. 21, 2023, during the Interstate 8 Conference wrestling tournament at Sycamore High School. (Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com/Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.co)

Kamron Scholl, Kaneland, sr., 126

Scholl posted an incredible record last season of 42-9. He is 20 wins away from 100 for his career. Scholl looks to join the 100-win club and make it to state in his final year with the Knights.

Sycamore’s Gable Carrick controls Kaneland’s Max Pietak in their 195 pound championship match Saturday Jan. 21, 2023, during the Interstate 8 Conference wrestling tournament at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore’s Gable Carrick controls Kaneland’s Max Pietak in their 195 pound championship match Saturday Jan. 21, 2023, during the Interstate 8 Conference wrestling tournament at Sycamore High School. (Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com/Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.co)

Gable Carrick, Sycamore, sr., 190

Carrick came up just short of making state in an otherwise impressive junior season, when he finished 32-9. Carrick will look to continue dominating and earn a trip to Champaign this season.

DeKalb’s Jacob Luce and Downers Grove North’s Harrison Konder lock up during the Class 3A 145 pound 5th place match in the IHSA individual state wrestling finals in the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign.

DeKalb’s Jacob Luce and Downers Grove North’s Harrison Konder lock up during the Class 3A 145 pound 5th place match in the IHSA individual state wrestling finals in the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign. (Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com/Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.co)

Jacob Luce, DeKalb, sr., 165/175

Luce took sixth place in the 152-pound weight class at the Class 3A state meet last season. Luce is looking to find his way onto the podium at 165 or 175 in 2024.

Morrison's Brady Anderson (bottom) wrestles Genoa-Kingston's Brady Brewick in their 152-pound match at the 1A Oregon Wrestling Sectional on Friday night.

Morrison's Brady Anderson (bottom) wrestles Genoa-Kingston's Brady Brewick in their 152-pound match at the 1A Oregon Wrestling Sectional on Friday night. (Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media)

Brady Brewick, Genoa Kingston, sr., 165/175

Brewick battled injuries last season. In the offseason, Brewick competed and trained in Greco-Roman wrestling and represented Illinois at a national tournament in Fargo, North Dakota, where he went 2-2 and took fourth place.

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