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University of Illinois Athletics

2021-22 Wrestling Roster

Josh Contreras

  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Height 5-6
  • Weight 125
  • Hometown Brooksfield, Ill.
  • High School Riverside-Brookfield
  • Instagram josh_con
  • Twitter joshcontreras10

Biography

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

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    5'6" 125 lbs

  • 2018-19Redshirt Freshman

    5'6" 125 lbs

  • 2019-20Redshirt Sophomore

    5'6" 125 lbs

  • 2020-21Redshirt Junior

    5'6" 125 lbs

  • 2021-22Redshirt Junior

    5'6" 125 lbs