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'Don't know how I did it' South wrestler Jaclyn Hillenburg makes state

January 11, 2026

Story byThe Herald TimesJim Gordillo, The Herald-TimesSun, January 11, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC·7 min readBloomington South senior Jaclyn Hillenburg was taken down midway through the second period and quickly gave up seven nearfall points to trail 13-0. She was lucky to just get this far, right? Dealing with a serious injury right before last week's sectional, she had to wrestle just once to get to the title match, winning on one leg and crying from the pain, her father and head coach Donnie Hillenburg said. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementShe didn't practice all week, going through a few drills and some rehab. But the injury flared back up once she put stress on it when the whistle blew.

'Don't know how I did it' South wrestler Jaclyn Hillenburg makes state

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So she came into Saturday's South girls wrestling regional in the 235-pound bracket with the goal of getting off the mat as fast as possible while getting the two wins she needed to make it to state for the first time. Her first match was over in 26 seconds, then that goal of hers took on a whole new meaning. More: WGCL radio has a new name and format.
Here's what the change meansBloomington North’s Haley Horne wrestles against Bloomington South’s Jaclyn Hillenburg in the 235-pound match during the North-South girls’ wrestling match at North on Tuesday, Dec.
3, 2024. Her Round 2 match, against sectional champ Addy Preston of Switzerland County, sure it looked like it was over as the second period ticked away, along with her state dreams.
Somehow, Hillenburg got off the mat, turning certain defeat, in near Hollywood fashion, into a pin at 3:50 to keep her season alive. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I've got to give all glory to God," Hillenburg said.
"I was getting beat in that match.

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'Don't know how I did it' South wrestler Jaclyn Hillenburg makes state

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