Huntley High School senior David Ferrante claimed the IHSA Class 3A 170-pound title on Saturday, making him a two-time state champion following his top finish in 2019 and leading the Red Raiders team that has a number of top individual finishes.
Ferrante is committed to wrestle collegiately at Northwestern University. His championship last year marked the school’s first individual wrestling championship.
2x STATE CHAMPION DAVID FERRANTE!!!!!! @HHS__Athletics @Dist158 @HuntleyIllinois @McHenryCoSports @IHSAState pic.twitter.com/kS1d4t8GsG
— HuntleyHS (@HuntleyHS) February 23, 2020
Several other Red Raiders saw success as well.
Junior Jeremy Jakowitsch placed third in the 138-pound weight class.
Senior Sam Spencer finished his career with a 5th place finish at state in the 126-pound weight class.
And with the 7-3 win, @thesspencer finishes his EPIC Individual Career at HHS with a 5th Place at State! pic.twitter.com/7tBu14SCOL
— B.J. Bertelsman (@HHSWRESTLINGBJB) February 22, 2020
In addition, sophomore Ryder Hunkins placed 8th in the 195-pound weight class, and sophomore Jacob Jensen placed 8th in the 113-pound weight class.
The team was greeted by a crowd of celebrants upon their return to the school on Sunday.
