Who's back
2026–273 wrestlers who qualified for state last season were not seniors. Weights will change, so they are listed by name.
Izaac GainesSr grade this season
Last season: 3rd at 165
Josh StahlSr grade this season
Last season: Qualified at 285
Landen VincentJr grade this season
Last season: Qualified at 138
State qualifiers
Last season · 2025–265 Geneseo wrestlers qualified for the 2025–26 state finals, listed by weight.
State history
1955–2026Geneseo wrestlers have won 46 medals at the IHSA state finals, 3 of them state titles. That includes 16 as Geneseo (Darnall). The team has finished second twice at state.
Team finals
2 finishes2014
State runner-upClass 2A · Dual team finalsPlace: 2
2013
State runner-upClass 2A · Dual team finalsPlace: 2
Individual medalists
46 medals2026
Kye Weinzierl175 lbs · Senior · Class 2APlace: 2
Izaac Gaines165 lbs · Junior · Class 2APlace: 3
2025
Kye Weinzierl175 lbs · Class 2APlace: 2
Zachary Montez165 lbs · Class 2APlace: 4
2024
Zachary Montez150 lbs · Class 2APlace: 3
2023
Zachary Montez132 lbs · Class 2APlace: 3
2022
Anthony Montez160 lbs · Class 2APlace: 3
Zachary Montez113 lbs · Class 2APlace: 4
2019
Billy Blaser285 lbs · Class 2APlace: 4
2018
Billy Blaser285 lbs · Class 2APlace: 4
Show all 46 medals
2017
Sam Thomas285 lbs · Class 2APlace: 5
2016
Hunter Grau145 lbs · Class 2APlace: 1
2015
Hunter Grau138 lbs · Class 2APlace: 1
Lane Akre220 lbs · Class 2APlace: 3
Josiah Cropp160 lbs · Class 2APlace: 4
Cole Hunzeker170 lbs · Class 2APlace: 6
2014
Hunter Grau126 lbs · Sophomore · Class 2APlace: 3
Ryan Pitra182 lbs · Junior · Class 2APlace: 3
Lane Akre220 lbs · Junior · Class 2APlace: 3
Nick Verbeck285 lbs · Senior · Class 2APlace: 4
Josiah Cropp152 lbs · Junior · Class 2APlace: 5
2013
Brandon Mizlo170 lbs · Junior · Class 2APlace: 6
2012
Oliver Newton195 lbs · Senior · Class 2APlace: 5
2010
West Cathcart189 lbs · Junior · Class 2APlace: 2
2009
Adam Sheley130 lbs · Senior · Class 2APlace: 1
West Cathcart189 lbs · Sophomore · Class 2APlace: 2
2007
Adam Sheley112 lbs · Sophomore · Class AAPlace: 2
Ryan Warner140 lbs · Senior · Class AAPlace: 6
2006
Adam Sheley112 lbs · Freshman · Class AAPlace: 5
Nic George145 lbs · Senior · Class AAPlace: 5
2005
Nic George140 lbs · Junior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 2
1997
Mike Kanke171 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 3
1996
Mike Kanke171 lbs · Junior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 4
1995
Jesse Montez119 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 4
1993
Brad Schnowske125 lbs · Junior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 6
1992
Tim Kanke152 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 3
1991
Tim Kanke140 lbs · Junior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 6
1990
Corey Atwell145 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 6
1989
Darin Cowan119 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 3
1988
Darin Cowan105 lbs · Junior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 2
Scott VenterHeavyweight · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 4
1984
Jeff Harris155 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 6
Loren Rathjen185 lbs · Senior · Class AA · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 6
1957
Jim Lenth103 lbs · Junior · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 3
1955
Gerald Vermost95 lbs · Sophomore · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 4
Bill WethingtonHeavyweight · Senior · as Geneseo (Darnall)Place: 4
From IHSA’s state finals records, which begin in 1937. Complete through the 2026 finals. A medalist's grade is shown where IHSA's brackets list it, which they do not for 2015 to 2025.
School information
- City
- Geneseo, IL
- Enrollment
- 773
- Class for 2026–27
- Class 2A