More success with Moore

Junior wrestler Chris Moore walks off the mat after winning in a difficult match in the final round of Sectionals. Having won first place during Sectionals at Barrington High School on Feb. 12, he will Compete at State the following weekend. Even though his career has just begun on the MCHS varsity wrestling team, he has been able to reach great success this season. 

Moore transferred from Marian Central this year and began his wrestling career at MCHS. 

“It’s a journey. It’s definitely a longer season,” stated Moore. “But it’s just been great and new new school for me this year, so just get to know the guys a lot better.”

Even though Moore transferred here, he says he knew many of the guys from previous years, which has made his transition into the team and the school easier. This season has been one of Moore’s most successful seasons so far.

“The previous years I’ve had some losses,,” explained Moore, “but this year I haven’t lost yet. So it’s obviously been different, not losing and definitely a lot better this year.”

During this time of success, Moore has been able to break records and match his personal goals. 

“I broke the takedown record last week Regionals,” explained Moore. “I want to  just stay undefeated. That’s the goal for this year.” 

Moore went into Sectionals breaking this record and continuing with his streak of success.

“It’s actually my first time winning the Sectionals,” he says. “It feels good. Now it’s time to work at State.”

According to Moore, he would like to finish out the season by becoming state champion of his weight class. Next year Moore plans to be undefeated and go to state once again, and to hopefully bring the team to team State. 

At State over the weekend advanced to the finals of the IHSA Wrestling State Wrestling Championships with a 11-5 decision this morning, according to MCHS’s athletic director Barry Burmeister, but lost a tough championship match in overtime to finish second in the state in his weight class.

Along with Hallin and Moore, Pedro Jimenez, a sophomore wrestler who placed fourth in Sectionals to reach State, and Ruben Melgarejo, a junior wrestler who is an alternate at State, are also working to bring home more State titles. This weekend is huge for the individuals and the wrestling team. 

Moore has worked for this successful season since he was younger and plans to continue to work for a even better season next year. He still has a year left on the varsity wrestling team and so many other great goals and records in his grasp for next season. 

Editors note: This story was updated to include the final results of the IHSA State Wrestling Championship.