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Rich 227’s Nasir Bailey is Four-Time State Wrestling Champ


Nasir Bailey won FOUR IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Wrestling. (Photo: Rich Township 227)
Nasir Bailey won FOUR IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Wrestling. (Photo: Rich Township 227)

Rich Township, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Nasir Bailey of Park Forest cemented his place as an all-time great in wrestling becoming a 4-Time IHSA State Champ. Bailey, of Rich Township School District 227, won a 5-2 decision on February 19 to capture the IHSA 3A-138 State Championship in Wrestling for the FOURTH TIME. He joins an elite group of athletes in this accomplishment.

Bailey won a 12-2 decision two days earlier to advance to the State Finals. The champ’s high school record is an astonishing 144-3, Rich Township reports.

Head Coach Alex Pell earned his own honors of sorts, winning as Best Dressed Coach. Coach Pell sported a Rich Township-red jacket for the trip to the state finals.

Coach Pell, here with Nasir Bailey, won Best Dressed Coach.
Coach Pell, here with Nasir Bailey, won Best Dressed Coach.
Nasir Bailey stands tall
Nasir Bailey stands tall on Feb. 17 with a 12-2 decision and advances to the State Finals in wrestling. (Photo: Rich 227)

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