2016-17 Wrestling Roster
Michael Ordonez
- Hometown:
- Elmhurst, Ill.
- High School:
- Oak Park River Forest
2016-17
- Made Illinois debut at the Kaufman Brand Open, going 2-2 in the amateur 149 pound bracket
High School
- Placed fifth at IHSA Class 3A State Championships at 145 pounds
- 2016 team state champions
- 2016 junior Greco-Roman All-American, placing 7th at 152 pounds
- 2015 Illinois Greco-Roman state runner-up
- Ranked fourth at 145 pounds by Illinois Matmen
- Career record of 139-43
- Coached by Paul Collins and Mike Powell
Personal
- Son of Edward and Maria Ordonez
- Born on August 2, 1997
- Has three siblings, Christina, Ellie and Eddie
- Ellie plays soccer at Illinois and Christina plays soccer at Michigan
- Father, Edward, wrestled at Illinois and uncle, Al, wrestled at Eastern Illinois and was a three-time Division II All-American
- Favorite athlete is Connor McGregor
- Wanted to be an Illini and follow in his father's footsteps. Credits his sisters, Ellie and Christina, for pushing him to be his best.
Career Record
| Year | W | L | F | Big Ten | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17* | 6 | 4 | 2 | -- | -- |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*redshirt season
Updated November 2016
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Monday, March 31
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Thursday, March 27
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Thursday, March 27
