Campbell County wrestlers Shotwell and Ilg sign with colleges

Campbell County seniors Korey Shotwell and Nathan "Nate" Ilg will continue their wrestling careers in college. Shotwell, a resident of Maysville, signed today with The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Ilg signed with Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. Ilg's grandparents, Bill and Mary Flynn, live in Mason County. Shotwell was a regional champion three out of the last four years. He finished third in the 145 pound class in the state tournament this past season. Shotwell is seventh on the national wins list with 276 career victories and holds five school records. Ilg won the region and finished seventh in the 189 pound class at the state tournament. Shotwell and Ilg were both named Kentucky Wrestling All-Stars by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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