Pittsfield wrestlers deliver pair of pins on cue to complete sweep of duals at Central quadrangular

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | January 28, 2025
Pittsfield senior wrestler Tucker Cook gets his hand raised after pinning Illini West's Chase Yelton during Monday's quadrangular in Camp Point, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

CAMP POINT, Ill. — Tucker Cook and Bodine Marable heard Pittsfield wrestling coach Johnathon Peterson’s plea loud and clear. Nearing the end of the final dual Monday night at the Camp Point Central quadrangular, the Saukees needed to rack up as many team points as they did individual victories to make a clean sweep. So…

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Iron sharpens iron: QHS’s Newbold, QND’s Darnell, Pittsfield’s Cook benefit from head-to-head competition

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 4, 2024
Quincy High School's Bryor Newbold, right, controls the leg of Quincy Notre Dame's Ryan Darnell during Wednesday night's dual at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Tucker Cook understands it may be a while before he can get a tattoo, especially one of any significant size, but he already has a plan for what he wants it to look like and say. The words “iron sharpens iron” will be prominent. “I believe in that,” the Pittsfield junior wrestler said.…

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