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Warren's Joshua Weyerhaeuser, center, and Jacob Brouillard, right, go up to block against Vernon Hills' David Rzepa during a match in Vernon Hills on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Long Beach State recruit Joshua Weyerhaeuser rising to challenge of new roles for Warren: ‘Josh is the type of player who can do that.’

March 24, 2022 at 10:55 a.m.

Changing positions on the court hasn't been a problem for Warren's Joshua Weyerhaeuser. Most people who watch the 6-foot-7 senior outside hitter would agree he also will be ready for...

Carmel's Asher Jackson, right, drives past St. Patrick's Sergio Rivera during a Class 3A North Chicago Sectional semifinal on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Asher Jackson and Bryce Moore combine for 45 points as Carmel goes to 3 OTs vs. St. Patrick in sectional semifinal: ‘We put everything we had out there.’

March 3, 2022 at 12:06 p.m.

Asher Jackson sat in disbelief on Carmel's bench following the thrill ride that was the second semifinal of the Class 3A North Chicago Sectional. "This one is going to hurt...

Lake Forest's Tommie Aberle, right, guards Grayslake Central's Dennis Estepp during a Class 3A North Chicago Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Tommie Aberle helps Lake Forest shut down another postseason opponent. ‘Defense is what we hang our hat on.’ The sophomore guard can score too.

March 2, 2022 at 10:19 a.m.

Tommie Aberle knows Lake Forest's defensive success is not the result of one player. "We work hard on our switching defense," he said. "We can do that because we play...

Libertyville's Caelan Riley, right, attempts to take down Loyola's Massey Odiotti during their championship match in the 120-pound weight class at the Class 3A Barrington Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.

‘One more time’: Citadel recruit Caelan Riley relishes final opportunity to compete at state for Libertyville

February 24, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.

Caelan Riley may be "slick and quick on the mat," as Libertyville coach Dale Eggert put it. But Riley, a senior who has committed to wrestle at The Citadel, wants...

Antioch's Trenton Crandall (1) reaches in against Lakes' Tyson Dewey (12) during a Class 3A Antioch Regional semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

‘There is not much Marshall can’t do’: Gehrke thrills the home crowd in more ways than one as Antioch squeaks past rival Lakes

February 24, 2022 at 12:46 p.m.

It was difficult to tell whether Antioch's Marshall Gehrke received a louder reaction from the home crowd for his vocal rendition of the national anthem before the game or for...

Libertyville's Josh Knudten, right, works to pin Round Lake's Aiden McCain in the championship match of the 182-pound weight class at the Class 3A Barrington Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.

Michigan commit Josh Knudten can win a state title, longtime Libertyville coach Dale Eggert says. The senior 182-pounder calls it ‘unfinished business.’

February 16, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.

Libertyville senior Josh Knudten appeared to get the easy road Saturday. The Michigan commit recorded two pins and a major decision in his three matches at 182 pounds at the...

Vernon Hills' Will Ludolph, top, wrestles against Maine South's Nico Chisari during a match in the 160-pound weight class at the Central Suburban League Meet in Vernon Hills on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.

No longer that ‘small, skinny kid who sure didn’t weigh much,’ 6-foot-2 senior Will Ludolph is ready to accomplish much at 160 pounds for Vernon Hills

February 11, 2022 at 10:09 a.m.

If anyone saw Will Ludolph wrestle when he was a freshman or even a sophomore, they wouldn't recognize the Vernon Hills senior. Once a 5-foot-6 freshman who competed at 106...

Libertyville's John Graham, left, drives to the basket against Warren's Cooper Stacey during a game in Gurnee on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022.

‘Hard to take him off the court’: John Graham’s rebounding and defense give Libertyville an edge

February 9, 2022 at 11:48 a.m.

Libertyville's John Graham doesn't have the size and strength of frontcourt teammates Chase and Cole Bonder. Graham also doesn't have a shooting touch as deft as Wildcats guard Jack Huber....

Grayslake Central's Anthony Alanis, top, wrestles against Antioch's Gavin Hanrahan during the championship match of the 106-pound weight class at the Class 2A Grayslake Central Regional on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.

Sixth in 2A as a freshman, Grayslake Central’s Anthony Alanis takes another shot at 106 pounds: ‘It would mean a lot to me if I can go even farther.’

February 8, 2022 at 1:29 p.m.

It might not be common for a young high school wrestler to remain in one weight class for two years, but Grayslake Central's Anthony Alanis is anything but average. As...

Lakes' Ethan McGruder, right, tries to drive past Wauconda's Garrison Carter during a game in Wauconda on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.

Garrison Carter says Wauconda ‘had this game circled.’ Taking another step toward a rare conference title wasn’t the only reason.

February 6, 2022 at 8:20 a.m.

Garrison Carter is not going to forget the date of Feb. 4, 2022. The senior forward had been looking forward to Wauconda's game against Lakes for the past month. That's...

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