State Champion #11 Mike Carr Selects Illinois

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South Fayette’s Mike Carr lifts Tyler Vath in the PIAA State Finals at 138 lbs.

Undefeated PIAA State Champion Michael Carr (South Fayette) has picked Illinois as his college destination. The #12 ranked recruit from Pennsylvania’s Class of 2016 selected the Fighting Illini and head coach Jim Heffernan over several other NCAA Division I programs.

Carr will compete in the NCAA’s toughest Conference and joins Pennsylvania Native Brooks Black (Blair Academy) as the only other Keystone State wrestler on the team.

As a junior Mike Carr went undefeated (44-0) at 138 lbs. capturing his first PIAA State Championship. Carr scraped his way atop the podium winning four straight matches by decision including a (3-1) victory over Tyler Vath (Saegertown/Edinboro) in the finals. In his sophomore campaign Carr placed fifth at 132 lbs. to earn his first PIAA State Medal.

Mike comes from a long line of talented family members as eldest brother Nick Carr was a PIAA State Champion and middle brother Seth Carr was a PIAA State Finalist. Mike will have the chance to cement his legacy as a senior and favorite to capture his second straight PIAA State Championship. At Illinois Carr project to compete at 141 lbs./149 lbs. for coach Heffernan.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]