Frankfort Gladiator Wrestling Club

Not interested in freestyle this spring or just want even more wrestling? Our 2026 Offseason Folkstyle Training is a great opportunity to stay on the mat and continue improving.

The Frankfort Gladiators Offseason Folkstyle Training is designed to help wrestlers develop their skills, sharpen technique, and get additional mat time this spring.

Registration Reminder for Freestyle and Greco

We know the IKWF, IESA, and IWOCA state series are still in full swing right now, but this is a reminder that our Freestyle and Greco season is right around the corner.

The deadline to guarantee singlet orders is March 13. Any registrations after that date may result in receiving singlets late, and we are also approaching capacity in the room.

Last year we sent 5 wrestlers to the USA Wrestling Fargo Nationals and we expect that number to grow this year. The wrestlers who put the work in during the offseason are the ones who separate themselves when folkstyle season comes back around.

Register here
https://www.frankfortgladiatorwrestling.com/page/show/6660426-freestyle-greco

Huge thank you to for coming out and running an outstanding clinic. Our athletes got better because of your time, knowledge, and willingness to give back to the sport.

We also want to thank all of the wrestling families who showed up and packed the room as we gear up for the rest of the state series. The commitment from this community makes all the difference. Back to work and ready for the next step.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Freestyle & Greco Season (March–May).

Location: 9270 Corsair Rd Unit 10

Session 1 – Ages 14 & Younger
Practice: 5:30–6:45 PM | Monday & Wednesday

Session 2 – Ages 15–18
Practice: 7:00–8:30 PM | Monday, Wednesday, Friday

High School Girls
Practice: 5:30–6:45 PM | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Registration includes 2 custom Rudis singlets and a team T-shirt.

Freestyle and Greco are essential for off-season development and preparing for the next level. Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Register here:
https://frankfortgladiatorwrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/614686836

Last regular season tournament before the state series. One more chance to sharpen it up before it matters most. Remember with state series right around the corner, this Saturday’s clinic hosted by Max Murin is the perfect way to be ready.

Huge thank you to as always for capturing it all.

Frankfort Gladiator Wrestling presents a Valentine’s Day Clinic hosted by Iowa’s own Max Murin on February 14, 2026, from 10 AM–12 PM.

This clinic is open to all ages with at least one year of wrestling experience and limited to the first 50 participants. You must have a current USA Wrestling card to attend.

Registration is available now. Visit www.frankfortgladiatorwrestling.com, go to the Tournaments tab to find the clinic registration, or register directly at:
https://frankfortgladiatorwrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/611389671

Don’t miss your chance; secure your spot today!

Feels good to have our camera crew back. Congrats to all the wrestlers that competed this weekend. Remember you can shuffle the cards but it’s still the same deck. GLADIATORS ON TOP.

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Thank you to all of our current wrestlers and families for coming out to support a great night of wrestling. Huge thank you to for putting on a great show for Senior Night. Proud to see past Gladiators on both sides of the mat. Wrestling family runs deep no matter the team.

Shout-out to 2X Illinois HS Girls State Wrestling placer, Zoe Dempsey of New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) for pinning her way through a stacked 115 lb bracket at the 2025 Donnybrook Tournament! She pinned a returning Iowa HS state champ, Violet Diaz of Denver in the semis and then pinned a returning Iowa HS State Finalist, Kiersten Swart of Mount Vernon in the semis! She also pinned a returning placer from Kansas named Delaney Locke of Basehor-Linwood in the quarterfinals! One of the most balanced brackets in the tournament… Zoe has pinned everyone she’s wrestled this season except 10-1 decision a couple weeks ago! Zoe was an Illinois Freestyle state champ last year as well!

2025 Donnybrook 115
1 Zoe Dempsey of New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)
2 Kiersten Swart of Mount Vernon
3 Violet Diaz of Denver
4 Kate Seery of Linn-Mar
5 Greenley Grell of Central DeWitt
6 Delaney Locke of Basehor-Linwood
7 Macy Tiedt of W-SR
8 Amanda Terrill of IC High

2025 Donnybrook Matches:

Champ. Round 1 - Zoe Dempsey (New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)) 9-0 won by fall over Addison Mcginness (Raccoon River-Northwest) 12-2 (Fall 3:21)

Champ. Round 2 - Zoe Dempsey (New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)) 9-0 won by fall over Harper Winter (Waukon) 1-4 (Fall 1:22)

Quarterfinal - Zoe Dempsey (New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)) 9-0 won by fall over Delaney Locke (Basehor-Linwood HS) 3-2 (Fall 2:51)

Semifinal - Zoe Dempsey (New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)) 9-0 won by fall over Violet Diaz (Denver) 13-2 (Fall 4:31)

1st Place Match - Zoe Dempsey (New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)) 9-0 won by fall over Kiersten Swart (Mount Vernon) 4-1 (Fall 2:33)

2024 Illinois HS State Tournament 105
1st Place - Angelina Gochis of Maple Park (Kaneland)
2nd Place - Janiah Slaughter of Huntley
3rd Place - Nadiia Shymkiv of Lombard (Glenbard East)
4th Place - Zoee Sadler of Anna (A.-Jonesboro)
5th Place - Zoe Dempsey of New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)
6th Place - Alex Gregorio-Perez of DeKalb

2025 Illinois HS State Tournament 110
1st Place - Angelina Gochis of Maple Park (Kaneland)
2nd Place - Annalee Aarseth of Crystal Lake (South)
3rd Place - Zoe Dempsey of New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)
4th Place - Khloe Perez of Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West)
5th Place - Rilynn Younker of Litchfield
6th Place - London Gandy of Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)

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The Countdown Is On! Regular Season Starts in Just One Week

With fall sports wrapped up and wrestling season right around the corner. The Frankfort Gladiators Wrestling Club kicks off regular season practices next week, and a few spots are still available for those ready to join the action. Don’t wait too long registration is open while space and time allows.

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

Register Here:

Welcome | Regular Season 2025 -26 | Frankfort Gladiator Wrestling Club To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or ACH Bank Account information available.

Whether you’re a coach, wrestler, or fan, the best never stop learning. This weekend our coaches headed to a clinic hosted by The University of Illinois, home of the tenth ranked wrestling team in the nation, to level up, learn from the best, and bring that energy back to our room.

Preseason has been a blast. If you’re not here, you’re missing out! The energy on the mats has been awesome and our wrestlers are getting better every week.

Don’t forget to lock in your spot for the regular season. We filled up last year, and spots are going fast again!

Register here: https://www.frankfortgladiatorwrestling.com/page/show/9041930-home