Newman’s Landon Near Wins Class 1A 113-Pound Title at IHSA State Boys Wrestling Finals

Newman’s Landon Near wins Class 1A 113-pound title at IHSA state boys wrestling finals

Newman’s Landon Near won the Class 1A 113-pound championship, while Dixon’s Charlie Connors placed second during the IHSA state boys wrestling finals at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday.

<div class="hdcolor">Photo Gallery | </div>Keeping order on the mat: A look at IHSA state wrestling officials

While wrestlers battle for medals, referees shoulder equal responsibility on the mat. The IHSA state wrestling tournament spotlights more than just champions, sharing the mat are the best officials in the state calling the action. CHAMPAIGN - Champions aren’t the only ones under the bright lights at the IHSA state wrestling tournament. The officials who patrol the mats shoulder a responsibility as heavy as any bracket favorite’s expectations. Th…