Dundee-Crown’s Christian Brunner caps perfect season with state title
CHAMPAIGN — He had Metea Valley's Dylan Ervin on his back, seconds away from pinning him for a state title, and time seemed to stand still for Christian Brunner. "After...
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Huntley’s Josh Stenger puts up big-time postseason numbers at 120
After placing fourth in December at the 34-team Dvorak Tournament, arguably Illinois' toughest regular-season invitational, Huntley's Josh Stenger had an 18-4 record at 120 pounds. Since then, the junior has...
Marmion’s Nathan Traxler relishes challenge of defending state title
The end of his high school wrestling career is near, but defending state champion Nathan Traxler isn't ready to start reflecting on it. "That will hit me eventually, but I'm...
Wrestling notes: Hampshire’s Wylie Allen in hunt for sectional title
The best wrestlers in Illinois are tough, smart and skilled. They also possess a trait that Hampshire's Wylie Allen is happy to have. "Being stubborn helps. You have to refuse...
Physical defense is calling card for Guerin post Max Fremer
The movie never gets interesting until Godzilla wakes up to destroy the city, and Guerin coach Tim Bowen remembers the exact moment when he saw that senior Max Fremer could...
Nathan Traxler one of 10 champs as Marmion wins fourth regional in row
Even as a senior and a returning state champion, Marmion's Nathan Traxler welcomes the butterflies. "I'll get the jitters once in a while, but that's helpful. It keeps me on...
Sam Lepore serves as example of Elmwood Park’s new-found success
Elmwood Park senior Sam Lepore played varsity basketball sparingly as a junior, but worked on his game and has become a jack-of-all-trades for this year's Tigers. Chief among those traits...
Dom Swanson’s pin powers Huntley to first Fox Valley Conference title
For a fraction of a second, heavyweight Dom Swanson was on his back. Huntley's highest hopes were in peril. A fraction of a second later, Swanson rolled through a scramble...
Wrestling notes: Shuji Mizoguchi makes impact for Naperville Central
Every team needs a wrestler like Naperville Central senior Shuji Mizoguchi. "He's one of the hardest workers I know," teammate Cam Hayes said. "He's humble and doesn't say much, but...
Nick Benson erases 10-point deficit in third with pin to power Batavia
Batavia knocked off perennial power St. Charles East at Saturday's Upstate Eight Conference Meet, and there were plenty of Bulldogs who deserved credit. But no one deserved any higher praise...