Photo of the MMS wrestling team posing outside with medals and plaques. The text reads "mcusd #2 MMS wrestling team places 4th at IESA Class AA State Tournament"

The Mattoon Middle School wrestling team secured a 4th place finish at the IESA Class AA State Tournament in DeKalb at NIU on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Individual Achievements:

  • Jaxtyn Howell (95 lbs.) - AA State Champion, earning back-to-back titles as a 2x State Champion

  • .Jaxson Bagwell (126 lbs.) - AA State Runner-up, finishing in 2nd place

  • Blaze Edwards (70 lbs.) - AA 4th Place finisher and a 2x state medalist.

Also contributing valuable points to secure the 4th place team trophy were Wayne Dubson, Abel Reed, Payton Echols, and McKell Burks.

The team is coached by Trevor Edwards, Jacob Fryman, and Tanner Web.