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Barrington's Abby Hasanov holds a pose during her state title-winning floor exercise routine Saturday.

Barrington gymnast Abby Hasanov adds a new title to her collection

June 16, 2018 at 7:10 p.m.

Barrington gymnast Abby Hasanov already had one individual state title, and she believed she could win another. That's why the events of the preliminary round at the state meet Friday...

Marmion's Nathan Traxler (left) and Stevenson's Tyler Harrington compete during the Class 3A 182-pound state semifinals Friday.

Stevenson wrestler Tyler Harrington grinds out all-state finish

June 15, 2018 at 11:42 p.m.

In March of 2013, Tyler Harrington enrolled at Stevenson as a sophomore. Soon after his arrival from Omaha, Neb., he met with Patriots wrestling coach Shane Cook. "I asked him...

Vernon Hills' Joe Blitstein (right) wrestles St. Viator's James Valentino during the sectional round of the state series this season.

Joe Blitstein learns from former Vernon Hills wrestling state champ

June 16, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

As a freshman in 2011-12, Vernon Hills wrestler Joe Blitstein saw up close the habits of a state champion. That year, Cougars senior Jeremy Brazil won the Class 2A state...

Libertyville's Joey Gunther reacts after defeating Marmion's Trace Carello in the Class 3A 160-pound state semifinals Friday.

Wrestler Joey Gunther strengthens Libertyville legacy

June 16, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

For 28 seasons, Dale Eggert has served as Libertyville's wrestling coach. He's won more than 500 career dual meets and a season ago, coached four sectional champions. Despite all that...

T.J. Thompson of Deerfield celebrates during a win over Jacobs' Ryan Dykes at 182 pounds Tuesday.

Deerfield wrestling rolls Jacobs for first dual team sectional title

June 16, 2018 at 6:59 p.m.

A wrestling season that has been defined by program milestones continued for Deerfield on Tuesday. In front of a packed gymnasium at Deerfield High School, the Warriors decisively defeated Jacobs...

Stevenson's Jalen Brunson (right) sizes up the defense of Simeon's Evan Gilyard during a game Saturday.

Stevenson basketball regroups after rare in-state loss

June 15, 2018 at 11:54 p.m.

Late Friday night, Stevenson senior Ryan Rosenbaum stood behind the bleachers inside the Patriots' home gymnasium. His team had just defeated Lake Forest for the second time this season, 65-48....

Rich Central's Jabari Moody (right) lifts Carmel's Michael Tortorice during the Class 2A 113-pound state semifinals Friday.

Carmel’s Anthony Swindell, Michael Tortorice extend family wrestling tradition

June 16, 2018 at 12:28 a.m.

Before this season, Carmel wrestlers Anthony Swindell and Michael Tortorice got new coaches when their older brothers joined the Corsairs' staff. On Saturday night, both Swindell and Tortorice concluded their...

McKenzie Kehr caps Mundelein gymnastics career with state medal

June 15, 2018 at 11:49 p.m.

McKenzie Kehr knew what she had to do on Friday night. To achieve her goal of earning a medal at the girls gymnastics state meet, the Mundelein senior had to...

Unlikely hero Ryuji Aoki helps ice Stevenson win over Lake Forest

June 15, 2018 at 11:06 p.m.

When the fourth quarter of the Stevenson boys basketball team's 65-48 win over Lake Forest began Friday night, the Patriots needed a spark. It came from an unlikely source —...

Deerfield's Samantha Sansweet leaps in the air during her floor exercise routine at the Mundelein Sectional on Feb. 9.

Q&A: Deerfield girls gymnastics coach Krista Settles

June 15, 2018 at 11:55 p.m.

On Feb. 9, the Deerfield girls gymnastics team competed in the Mundelein Sectional. Three Warriors — sophomores Brooke Buranosky and Rachel Krengel and junior Samantha Sansweet — qualified for the...

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