Marmion Academy Claims Title at Don Flavin Dual Team Invitational
GMedia Reporting | December 30, 2025
DeKALB, IL- Aurora Marmion Academy emerged as the premier program at the 2025 Don Flavin Dual Team Invitational held at DeKalb High School. The Cadets finished the two-day event as the only undefeated team in the 32-school field, posting a perfect 6-0 record to secure the title. The tournament honors the legacy of Don Flavin, who founded the DeKalb wrestling program in 1954 and led the Barbs to a state championship in 1968 before coaching at Northern Illinois University.
The competitive landscape was highlighted by several teams following closely behind Marmion Academy. Elmhurst IC Catholic, Frankfort Lincoln-Way East, Joliet Catholic Academy, and New Lenox Providence Catholic all finished with strong 5-1 dual records.
The invitational showcased remarkable individual performances, with several wrestlers finishing the gauntlet with unblemished 6-0 records. At 132 pounds, Marmion Academy’s Nicholas Garcia secured his perfect weekend with a narrow 2-1 victory in a first-overtime tiebreaker against IC Catholic’s Max Cumbee.
Statistical standouts were prevalent throughout the different weight classes. Ryan Dorn of Barrington recorded the fastest technical fall of the tournament, ending his match in precisely 1:00. Efficiency was best demonstrated by Maddux Tindal of Minooka, who recorded six pins in a combined total time of just 7:04. Offensively, Brady Glynn of New Lenox Lincoln-Way West led all competitors with 107 total match points across his six bouts.
Logan Ellwanger of Luxemburg-Casco and Justus Heeg of Providence Catholic tied for the most team points contributed, each securing 36 points for their respective programs.
The tournament also recognized team-wide aggression and technical skill. Luxemburg-Casco, Glenbard North, and Marmion Academy tied for the lead in total pins, each recording 26 falls. Lombard Montini and IC Catholic proved most effective in securing technical falls, finishing with 17 apiece.
Notable 6-0 finishers by weight class included:
- 106 lbs: Aidan Ortega (Glenbard West), Anthony Hayes (Sandburg), and Colton Wyller (Marmion Academy).
- 113 lbs: Liam Schroeder (Sycamore), James Morrison (Marmion Academy), and Christian Corcoran (Providence Catholic).
120 lbs: Allen Woo (Montini), Dom Munaretto (St. Charles East), and Nate Ortiz (Providence Catholic).
190 lbs: Vincenzo Testa (Marmion Academy) and Paul Peradotti (Naperville Central)
215 lbs: Josh Hoffer (Washington) and Cooper Murray (St. Charles East).
285 lbs: Robbie Murphy (Minooka), Joseph Favia (Marmion Academy), and James Brouilette (Prospect).
