CONGRATS-HOMER JHS WRESTLING

104th Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Sheehan

The resolution congratulates Homer JHS Mustangs for an undefeated 17-0 season and the 2026 IESA Class AA State Championship win.

Resolution Adopted

Overview

Type: House Resolution (HR) in the Illinois General Assembly

Session: 104th

Jurisdiction: Illinois

Title: CONGRATS-HOMER JHS WRESTLING

Purpose: Official expression of congratulations from the Illinois House of Representatives to Homer Junior High School (JHS) wrestling team, the Mustangs, for winning the 2026 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class AA State Championship.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

Expressions of Recognition:

The resolution commends the Homer JHS wrestling team, the Mustangs, for winning the 2026 IESA Class AA State Championship.
Acknowledges the State Tournament dates and location: March 13–14, 2026, at Northern Illinois University.

Qualifiers and Achievements:

Notes that the Mustangs sent ten qualifiers to the IESA State Wrestling Tournament.
Eight of the qualifiers earned placement finishes in their weight classes.
Individual placements highlighted:
Jake Allison: 4th place
Johnny Djikas: 3rd place
Barrett Kocsis: 3rd place
Johnny Paun: 3rd place
Carson Russell: 3rd place
Zain Askar: 2nd place
Wyatt McClain: State Champion (1st)
Joseph Ponterio: State Champion (1st)

Team Performance and Milestones:

The Mustangs achieved back-to-back state championships.
They completed the first perfect season in Homer JHS wrestling history with an overall dual meet record of 17-0.
They won all seven team tournaments: IESA Class AA State, Regional, and the IESA Class AA State Sectional C, in addition to the State Championship.

Leadership and Roster:

Coaches named: David Rush, Paul Oster, DeMetre Smith, Anthony Grek, John Paun, Mikey Kinney.
Team roster (state championship team): Jake Allison, Zain Askar, Johnny Djikas, Drew Dobesh, Barrett Kocsis, Wyatt McClain, Johnny Paun, Joseph Ponterio, Carson Russell, Jayden Vargas.

Formal Action:

The resolution authorizes the House to present suitable copies to the players and coaches as an expression of respect and esteem.

Sponsor:

Co-sponsor: Patrick Sheehan.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries are Homer Junior High School’s wrestling program, the Mustangs, including:

Student-athletes (team members and qualifiers)
Coaches and coaching staff
School administration and supporters

The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment and public record of achievement rather than regulatory or funding changes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Public act: The resolution is a formal expression of congratulations from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Timeline references:

State Championship event occurred March 13–14, 2026, at Northern Illinois University.
The resolution documents and proclaims the outcome and accomplishments of the team.

Effect: The resolution does not create policy changes or fiscal obligations; it is an official commendation to honor the team’s accomplishments and provide public recognition. Suitable copies are to be presented to players and coaches.

Summary

HR 762 is a ceremonial House Resolution congratulating Homer Junior High School’s Mustangs wrestling team for an undefeated 17-0 season and for winning the 2026 IESA Class AA State Championship, including multiple individual podium finishes and back-to-back titles. It documents the event details, team roster, and coaches, and directs that copies be presented to the team as an expression of respect and esteem.