Chicago Boys and Girls Dominate at 2025 Beat the Streets National Duals in Philadelphia

ILLINOIS — In a powerful showing on the national wrestling stage, both the Chicago Boys and Chicago Girls teams swept titles at the 2025 Beat the Streets National Duals held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The national-level youth wrestling tournament, hosted at The Palestra on June 26, saw Chicago’s teams dominate their respective brackets — each securing first place among the nation’s top regional programs.

Chicago Boys Take Down Philadelphia in Finals

In the boys’ championship dual, Chicago Boys defeated Philadelphia Boys 49-20, winning 11 of 15 matches. The team was powered by three pins and eight technical falls.

Standout performances included:

• Alex Valentin (132 lbs) – Pin

• Arkail Griffin (175 lbs) – Pin

• Jeremy Powell Jr. (113 lbs) – Pin

• Samuel Swais (215 lbs) – 10-0 tech fall

• Roy Phelps (285 lbs) – 14-1 tech fall

• Andre Rice (106 lbs) – 13-0 tech fall

• Obie Willis (120 lbs) – 11-0 tech fall

Chicago closed out strong, winning six of the final seven bouts to seal the championship.

Final Boys Division Standings:

1. Chicago

2. Philadelphia

3. Cleveland

4. New York

5. Los Angeles

6. Detroit

7. Lancaster

8. Newark

Chicago Girls Top Los Angeles in Finals

On the girls’ side, Chicago Girls overcame Los Angeles Girls with a 42-25 victory, fueled by six pins and multiple technical falls.

Key wins included:

• Demetria Griffin (120 lbs) – Pin

• Carmen Jackson (125 lbs) – Pin

• Zahabia Badru (130 lbs) – Pin

• Maggie Zuber (135 lbs) – Pin

• Giancarla Garduno (145 lbs) – Pin

• Mia Vazquez (95 lbs) – 10-0 tech fall in just 18 seconds

Despite a late push from Los Angeles, the Chicago Girls had already built an insurmountable lead with a dominant middle stretch.

Final Girls Division Standings:

1. Chicago

2. Los Angeles

3. New York

4. Philadelphia-DC

5. Detroit

6. Lancaster

7. Cleveland

8. Baltimore

A Statement for Chicago’s Wrestling Future

The double sweep was more than just a win — it was a statement. With dozens of standout youth athletes, Chicago’s performance at this year’s Beat the Streets National Duals signals a strong future pipeline for elite wrestling talent across Illinois.

“These results show the depth, discipline, and heart our youth wrestlers bring to the mat,” one coach noted. “Chicago wrestling is in good hands.”

Full brackets and match-by-match results are available at usabracketing.com.

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