Roxana's 'Best Trio in History' Ends High School Careers with Wrestling State Medals

Seniors Lyndon Thies, Brandon Green Jr., and Logan Riggs each earn medals at the Class 1A state tournament

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:05am

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Roxana high school seniors Lyndon Thies, Brandon Green Jr., and Logan Riggs capped off their wrestling careers by earning medals at the Class 1A state tournament. Thies placed third at 175 pounds, Green placed third at 144 pounds, and Riggs placed fifth at 150 pounds. The trio, described as the "best trio in Roxana history", finished their high school careers on a high note with victories in their final matches.

Why it matters

Roxana has a rich history in wrestling, and this trio of seniors cemented their legacy as one of the best groups of wrestlers to come through the program. Their success at the state tournament, including multiple state medals, highlights the strength of the Roxana wrestling program and the hard work and dedication of these three student-athletes.

The details

Thies, the top seed at 175 pounds, bounced back from a heartbreaking one-point loss in the semifinals on Friday to dominate his final two matches on Saturday. He pinned his opponent in 47 seconds in the third-place semifinal and then pinned Brody Stien of Byron in just 40 seconds to claim third place. Green also responded well after a semifinal loss, winning his final two matches to take third place at 144 pounds. Riggs, a sixth-place finisher as a junior, earned fifth place at 150 pounds with a technical fall victory.

  • Thies, Green, and Riggs competed at the Class 1A state wrestling tournament on February 21-22, 2026.
  • Thies and Green both lost in the semifinals on Friday, February 21.
  • Thies, Green, and Riggs all won their final matches on Saturday, February 22 to earn state medals.

The players

Lyndon Thies

A Roxana senior who placed third at 175 pounds, capping off a high school career that included a state runner-up finish as a junior and a school-record 180 career wins.

Brandon Green Jr.

A Roxana senior who placed third at 144 pounds, earning his third state medal after finishing third as a junior and fifth as a sophomore.

Logan Riggs

A Roxana senior who placed fifth at 150 pounds, improving on his sixth-place finish at state as a junior.

Rob Milazzo

The head wrestling coach at Roxana High School, who guided Thies, Green, and Riggs to their state medal performances.

Tommy Hill

A former Roxana wrestler who is now an assistant coach, and the only other three-time state medalist in Roxana history prior to Thies and Green.

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What they’re saying

“I knew coming in, today was my day. Whether or not I'll be wrestling in the state finals, which I wasn't, today was my day. And I made that happen.”

— Lyndon Thies, Roxana Senior

“Two, one-point losses. I'm really proud of them, that's tough to do. Anybody that has wrestled before, they know that's a hard thing to come back from. They both wrestled really well, as did Logan.”

— Rob Milazzo, Roxana Wrestling Coach

“I would go as far to say that we're the best trio in Roxana history. I would like to say, anyway. With everything that I've done, I'm just glad to have the medals I have. I'm glad all my friends have the medals they have.”

— Lyndon Thies, Roxana Senior

What’s next

The Roxana wrestling program will look to build on the success of this trio of seniors, as they graduate and move on to the next chapter of their lives. The underclassmen will have big shoes to fill, but the program's rich tradition should help them continue the Shells' wrestling excellence.

The takeaway

Roxana's 'best trio in history' of Lyndon Thies, Brandon Green Jr., and Logan Riggs capped off their high school wrestling careers in style, each earning a state medal at the Class 1A tournament. Their success highlights the strength of the Roxana program and the hard work and dedication of these three student-athletes, who will leave a lasting legacy on the school's wrestling tradition.