Colt Rosentreter places seventh at IKWF state wrestling meet

Carlinville Wrestling Club wrestlers Wesley Smith, Colt Rosentreter and Riley Smith, pictured with their sectional medals, recently competed at the Illinois Kids’ Wrestling Foundation state meet. Rosentreter went on to place seventh overall and earn a spot on the podium. Photo contributed.

By JACKSON WILSON
Enquirer Democrat Reporter

Three rising stars in the Carlinville wrestling system recently represented at the Illinois Kids’ Wrestling Foundation (IKWF) state meet.

Colt Rosentreter, Wesley Smith and Riley Smith all qualified and Rosentreter landed on the podium.

Rosentreter, who is only in sixth grade, placed seventh overall.

Rosentreter, who is a member of the Carlinville Wrestling Club, had an amazing regular season with a 24-1 record. After collecting several metro east tournament wins, Rosentreter won his regional in Edwardsville then went on to win his sectional in Belleville.

At state, Rosentreter wrestled two matches on day one. He started out with a victory but lost his second match against the eventual state champion. On day two, Rosentreter started on the consolation side of the bracket, where he won his first match and locked up a guaranteed state placement. Rosentreter lost the next match against the fourth place finisher then settled for seventh place after winning his final match in decisive fashion, 21-5.

The CWC would like to congratulate Rosentreter, the Smiths and all of the other Carlinville wrestlers on a great season.