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Wrestling The Triton College wrestling program has had a long and rich history, winning all four National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championships in Triton school history.The late legendary coach, Art Kraft, laid the foundation of the programs success. From 1967-85 (18 seasons) as Trojans coach, Triton was crowned National Champions in 1977, 1983, and 1984. Along with the national success, Kraft guided the Trojans to nine state crowns, coached 44 All-Americans, nine two-time All-Americans and 14 National Champions. Art was named NJCAA Coach of the Year three times. This winning tradition has been carried over by current Triton coach and Athletic Director Harry McGinnis. In 20 seasons McGinnis has produced 110 national qualifiers, 30 All-Americans, five two-time All-Americans, 1 National Champion and 90 Academic All-Americans. McGinnis’s 1997 team was crowned NJCAA (Non-Scholarship) National Champions, and he was named the NJCAA National Coach of the Year. In 2003 his team was named the National Academic Team Award winner with a team GPA of 3.26! In 2009, Triton placed 10th at the NJCAA National Wrestling Championships in the Non-Scholarship Division and 31st overall. The top newcomers, that have committed for the 2009-10 season are; Mike Flanagan, (Elmwood Park), Carl Mosby, (Thornton Fractional South), Leonardo Chambers, (Crete-Monee) and Brandon Straub, (Mishawaka, IN). Returning are Kyle Coulter, (Evanston), Vince Vallez, (Riverside-Brookfield), Robert Peters, (St. Patrick), Kyle McClain, (Morenci, MI), Miguel Luis, (Richards), Bryant Holt, (Thornwood), Maciej Makowski, (Maine East), Dustin Bles, (York) and John Burke, (Leyden). Returning 2010 National Qualifiers are; Vince Vallez, 133, (Riverside-Brookfield) and Dustin Bles, 285, (York). Here is a summary of Triton’s past wresting championships and accomplishments: Midwest Region Championships: 1971, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1998 NJCAA National Champions: 1977, 1983, 1984, 1997 (*Non-Scholarship) NJCAA National Runner-up: 1978 and 1985 NJCAA National Third Place Finishes: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1986, 1994*, 1995*and 2006*
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