2021-22 Wrestling Roster
Josh Contreras
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Height:
- 5-6
- Weight:
- 125
- Hometown:
- Brooksfield, Ill.
- High School:
- Riverside-Brookfield
2021-22
- Competed in five matches
2020-21
- Competed in three extra matches on the season
2019-20
- Competed at the MSU Open and earned a victory over Liam Cronin (Indiana) at 125-pounds in a 5-2 decision
2018-19
- Started in two duals for the Illini (125, Missouri; 133, Penn State)
- Recorded two wins at 125-pounds at the Maryville Open
2017-18
- Made his collegiate debut at the MSU Open
High School
- Three-time letterwinner at Riverside-Brookfield
- Coached by Michael Boyd
Personal
- Born December 16, 1998
- Son of David and Minerva Contreras
- Has three siblings, Madaleine, Jacob and Michelle
- Majoring in Kinesiology
Career Record
| Year | W | L | F | Big Ten | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18* | 2 | 6 | 0 | --- | --- |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | --- | --- |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | --- | --- |
| 2020-21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -- | -- |
| 2021-22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -- | -- |
| Total | 3 | 14 | 0 |
*Redshirt season
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