During his tenure as a student-athlete at Alfred State Ilges racked up many accolades both on and off the mats. As a four-year team member Ilges won 63 career matches and placed at countless tournaments including being a place winner at the NY Collegiate State Championships, being a 3X ECWC place winner (first in program history to accomplish), winning the John Summa Invitational and becoming one of the schools first ever individual AMCC Champions. Academically, Ilges earned ECWC All-Academic honors 4X and became the programs first ever 3X NWCA Scholar All-American.
Ilges is from nearby Canisteo and attended Canisteo-Greenwood High School. Ilges was a two sport athlete for the Redskins competing in both wrestling and football. In wrestling Blake was a Super Section Champion and competed at the New York State Championship tournament. On the gridiron Blake earned All-State honors as a Defensive Tackle.
Rochester, NY- For the first time in program history the Alfred State men’s wrestling team have two Pioneers qualify for the National...
March 2, 2024
Rochester, NY- The Alfred State men’s wrestling team has three advance to day two of the NCAA Regional Mideast Championship. Zach Levey and...
March 1, 2024
Alfred, NY- The Alfred State men’s wrestling team repeats as conference tournament champions, as 14 wrestlers placed top four and seven...
February 10, 2024
Berea, OH- The men’s wrestling team tallied six place finishes at the John Summa Invite. Sean Malenfant won the 184 bracket.
February 3, 2024
Jamestown, NY- The Alfred State wrestling team tallied four place finishers at the Jamestown Open, while Blake Ilges took first first place in the...
January 28, 2024
Alfred, NY- Alfred State Men’s Wrestling took down Williams College 34-15 in their home opener. The Pioneers are 9-3 in duals this season.
January 27, 2024
Hiram, OH- Alfred State men’s wrestling swept the day to claim their second straight AMCC regular season title. The Pioneers took down Penn...
January 13, 2024
Cedar Falls, IA- Alfred State men’s wrestling takes home 18th place at the NWCA National Duals. The Pioneers split the day taking down...
January 6, 2024