Jimmy Kennedy
July 07, 1988 - Present
Jimmy Kennedy was an Illinois wrestling state champion, two-time state finalist and three-time state place-winner with a career record of 187-3 for Grant Community High School.
He broke the Illinois state record for takedowns in a season with 384 in 2006.
Kennedy was a National Junior All-American and won the National Cadet championship as a sophomore after finishing second as a freshman.
Awards:
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Year
2006
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Award
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
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Chapter/Region
Illinois
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All American Awards:
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Season
2011
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School
Illinois
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
141
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Place
5
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Season
2009
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School
Illinois
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
133
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Place
5
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Season
2008
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School
Illinois
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
133
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Place
4
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