Thomas Gantt, Cahokia – Wrestling
The senior standout is one of the best grapplers in the state of Illinois in the 140-pound weight class at Class 3A.
Gantt has won individual championships at three different tournaments this season at 140 pounds. He won titles at Carbondale, Palatine and Springfield. His most recent win came at the Murdale Tournament in Carbondale when he pinned previously undefeated Blake Rueger of Rietz (Ind.) Memorial in the championship match. Gantt was also the runner-up at the Quincy Tournament.
As a junior, Gantt finished third at the IHSA Class 2A state championships in the 130-pound weight class. He is currently ranked No. 3 at 140 pounds in Class 3A by the statewide wrestling website Illinois Matmen.
