Addison Trail alumnus earns All-State honors at wrestling championships, leaves lasting impact on AT Wrestling Team

Addison Trail alumnus Jake Matthews (class of 2021) recently competed in the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) Class 3A State Championships in the 145-pound division. The event took place on June 26 in Springfield.

Matthews earned a 6th-place finish, making him the first All-State wrestler at Addison Trail since 2002. Matthews also is the school’s first four-time state qualifier, and he wrapped up his high school career with 121 varsity victories, four West Suburban Conference Gold Division All-Conference honors and was named to the West Suburban Conference Gold Division All-Academic Team this year.

Matthews plans to continue his academic and athletic career at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.