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Glen Exton - (2006-Present) - 45-11 overall record (.803 Winning %)
- In his first three seasons, Mr. Exton has only lost 11 times with his best record coming in 2007-08 at 21-4.
- Belleville News-Democrat co-Wrestlers of the Year (Keith Surber and Terrell Pugh) in 2008-09.
- 2008-09 SWC Champions
- Terrell Pugh 2nd place at IHSA State Tournament (2008-09)
- Keith Surber 4 time state finalist - 1st, 5th, and 2 3rd place finishes (06-10)
- Ranked 19th in FINAL 2009 Class 3A Illinois ranking.
- Coached 6 SWC Conference champions.
- Coached 23 Sectional Qualifiers.
State Qualifiers:
Keith Surber (4), Terrell Pugh (2), Nick Grahek, Christian Rice, Mike Collins, Marty Ercoline (2), and Lee Wise.
State Champion: Keith Surber (2010)
National Champion: Keith Surber (2010)
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Bill Matzker - (1975-06) - 366-290-5 overall record (.558 Winning %)
- Mr. Matzker guided the Panther wrestling program longer than any other coach (31 seasons).
- 1979-1981 Coach Matzker only lost two times.
- Retired 13th all-time in the state of Illinois (currently 19th)
- Coached 48 Conference Champions
- State Qualifiers:
Don Miller, Mick Hunter, Dave Boeckmann, Dwayne Shaw, Ean Eskra (2), Clay Baum, Scott Vitek (2), Kevin Greenwood,
Marshall Goodman, Alti Taylor, Chuck Burrows (2), Nathan Gardner (4), Jason Dowdy, Phil Robinson, Andrew Sanchez
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Richard Stone (1970-75) - 31-54 overall record (.365 Winning %)
- Coached 1 Conference Champion (Steve Heywood).
- Coached 4 Sectional Qualifiers including NFL player Bob Cryder.
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Ben Butler (1969-70) - 10-7 overall record (.588 Winning %)
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Art Voellinger (1965-69) - 37-23-2 overall record (.613 Winning %)
- Mr. Voellinger was the 2nd coach in OTHS Wrestling history, was also the Head Varsity Baseball coach, the first OTHS Boys Tennis coach, and the first OTHS Boys Soccer coach.
- Coached 6 Sectional Qualifiers.
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Kent Werner (1963-65) - 22-11 overall record (.667 Winning %)
- Mr. Werner was the innaugural coach at OTHS and helped launch one of the best programs in the Metro-East.
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