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Edwardsville Today
By the People, for the People
Edwardsville Wrestlers Advance to State Semifinals
McNamara and Janek guarantee spots on state podium
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Edwardsville High School wrestlers Michael McNamara and Roman Janek have advanced to the semifinals of the IHSA Class 3A state tournament, guaranteeing themselves spots on the state podium. McNamara (106 pounds) and Janek (215 pounds) each won two matches on the first day of the tournament to reach the semifinals of their respective weight classes.
Why it matters
Advancing to the state semifinals is a significant accomplishment for high school wrestlers, as it ensures they will finish in the top six in the state. This is especially meaningful for McNamara, who came up one win short of a state medal last season, and for Janek, who placed fourth at 215 pounds a year ago.
The details
McNamara opened with a pin in 1:58 over Hampshire's Luthor Rajcevich and an 11-0 major decision over Mount Carmel's Sebastian Gracia. He will face Loyola Academy's Niko Odiotti (33-2) in the semifinals. Janek advanced with a win in 3:13 over Oak Park-River Forest's Lucas Albrecht and a win in 5:35 over Brother Rice's Dan Costello. He will take on St. Charles East's Cooper Murray (32-6) in the semifinals.
- The IHSA Class 3A state tournament is taking place on February 19-20, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois.
The players
Michael McNamara
A 106-pound wrestler for Edwardsville High School who advanced to the semifinals of the IHSA Class 3A state tournament.
Roman Janek
A 215-pound wrestler for Edwardsville High School who advanced to the semifinals of the IHSA Class 3A state tournament.
Niko Odiotti
A wrestler for Loyola Academy who will face Michael McNamara in the 106-pound semifinals.
Cooper Murray
A wrestler for St. Charles East who will face Roman Janek in the 215-pound semifinals.
What’s next
The semifinal matches will take place on February 20, 2026. The winners will advance to the championship finals, while the losers will compete in the third-place match.
The takeaway
Edwardsville High School has proven to be a wrestling powerhouse, with two of its wrestlers advancing to the semifinals of the IHSA Class 3A state tournament. This showcases the strength of the program and the dedication of the student-athletes.
