Coach Merle

Head Wrestling Coach -
Central High School

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

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[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@elonmuskelry HOPE

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@elonmuskelry HOPE

[Justin Cardani @CardaniJustin]

Chasing dreams this summer! If you looking to get better and push yourself DM me!

[Champaign Maroons @maroonathletics]

Ronald Baker III is your Sectional Champion at 138 pounds. Talin Baker earns 2nd. They both qualify for state this Thursday-Saturday!

[Champaign Maroons @maroonathletics]

Congratulations to Seniors Irene Crespo and Ronald Baker III on earning Good Citizen Awards today. (Ronald not pictured as he is on his way to win a sectional championship in wrestling)

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@Maroonwrestle team took 8 wrestlers to Morton to compete at a 21 team tournament. The team placed 10th out of 21 teams. That being said, Central competed well. Individual results were:
190 6th Dawson Caldwell
126 3rd Talin Baker
138 1st Ron Baker III
@maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@Maroonwrestle team took 8 wrestlers to Morton to compete at a 21 team tournament. The team placed 10th out of 21 teams. That being said, Central competed well. Individual results were:
190 6th Dawson Caldwell
126 3rd Talin Baker
138 1st Ron Baker III
@maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Thank you to everyone that came to support the @Maroonwrestle Team dominated the Twin City Duals. Our team regained some Central pride. Dual meet results are as follows:

Central 66 St Thomas More 6
Central 51 Urbana 24
Central 46 Centennial 26
@maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Come see your @Maroonwrestle team compete at the Twin City Duals Wednesday, 1-8-25, that is hosted by Centennial. The Maroons have worked hard to represent Central well. Wrestling starts at 5:00 pm. @maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

It was a good day. The Central JV Scramble went well, and then I noticed one of our wrestlers in the paper. Londyn Grant is a competitor, don't let her smile fool you, she is tuff on her opponents. Good luck Londyn, we are proud of you. @Maroonwrestle @maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

It was a good day. The Central JV Scramble went well, and then I noticed one of our wrestlers in the paper. Londyn Grant is a competitor, don't let her smile fool you, she is tuff on her opponents. Good luck Londyn, we are proud of you. @Maroonwrestle @maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@Maroonwrestle Team hosted their annual Central JV Scramble today. We had 11 teams involved with 91 wrestlers. All wrestlers got a minimum of 3 matches, some got 4 or 5. Our team and parents did a great job in making it a successful event. Thank you to everyone. @maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Maroon Teams, Maroon Wrestling team, their families and coaches. No practice the next two days but we will be back at it Thursday with practice Thurs-Sat.
@maroonathletics @Maroonwrestle

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Maroon Teams, Maroon Wrestling team, their families and coaches. No practice the next two days but we will be back at it Thursday with practice Thurs-Sat.
@maroonathletics @Maroonwrestle

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@Maroonwrestle team attended an elite 2 day wrestling tournament in Mascoutah. We took 10 wrestlers and placed 16th out of 31 teams. Individual results of medalists are:
Talin Baker - 126# Champion
Elliott Tanner - 132# 7th place
Ronald Baker - 138# Champion
@maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Paola Oviedo from Maroon Wrestling went to the Metamora Girls Tournament and placed 3rd in the 130# class. Congratulations Paola!
@maroonathletics @Maroonwrestle

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

@Maroonwrestle team attended an elite 2 day wrestling tournament in Mascoutah. We took 10 wrestlers and placed 16th out of 31 teams. Individual results of medalists are:
Talin Baker - 126# Champion
Elliott Tanner - 132# 7th place
Ronald Baker - 138# Champion
@maroonathletics

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Paola Oviedo from Maroon Wrestling went to the Metamora Girls Tournament and placed 3rd in the 130# class. Congratulations Paola!
@maroonathletics @Maroonwrestle

[Coach Merle @CoachMerle1]

Central Wrestling took on Hoopeston on Rantoul Tuesday night and had some hard fought matches. Results are as follows:

Central 34 Hoopeston 45
Central 53 Rantoul 21
@maroonathletics @Maroonwrestle