URBANA — Luke Luffman is "an anomaly," according to his high school wrestling coach of the last four seasons.
Chuck Trabaris isn't wrong when he says this. The Urbana coach is talking about a three-time IHSA Class 2A state champion — Luffman's most recent coming as a senior at 285 pounds last month to cap off an unbeaten 33-0 season, earning him News-Gazette All-Area Wrestler of the Year status in the process.
Luffman hasn't lost in prep competition the last two years. He's grappled both nationally and internationally, earning more hardware along the way.
Yes, the University of Illinois wrestling signee is unique.