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2016-17 Wrestling Roster

Michael Ordonez

  • Ht./Wt. - / 149
  • Hometown Elmhurst, Ill.
  • High School Oak Park River Forest

Biography

2016-17

  • Made Illinois debut at the Kaufman Brand Open, going 2-2 in the amateur 149 pound bracket  

High School

  • Placed fifth at IHSA Class 3A State Championships at 145 pounds
  • 2016 team state champions
  • 2016 junior Greco-Roman All-American, placing 7th at 152 pounds
  • 2015 Illinois Greco-Roman state runner-up
  • Ranked fourth at 145 pounds by Illinois Matmen
  • Career record of 139-43
  • Coached by Paul Collins and Mike Powell

Personal

  • Son of Edward and Maria Ordonez
  • Born on August 2, 1997
  • Has three siblings, Christina, Ellie and Eddie 
  • Ellie plays soccer at Illinois and Christina plays soccer at Michigan
  • Father, Edward, wrestled at Illinois and uncle, Al, wrestled at Eastern Illinois and was a three-time Division II All-American 
  • Favorite athlete is Connor McGregor
  • Wanted to be an Illini and follow in his father's footsteps. Credits his sisters, Ellie and Christina, for pushing him to be his best.

Career Record

Year W L F Big Ten NCAA
2016-17* 6 4 2 -- --
Total 0 0 0

*redshirt season

Updated November 2016