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Stevenson's Tyler Harrington (left) grabs the head of Zion-Benton's Mark Miller during the 195-pound final at the North Suburban Conference meet Saturday.

North Suburban title caps Stevenson wrestling’s month of firsts

June 16, 2018 at 1:40 a.m.

The medal ceremony was complete. The championship trophy had been hoisted. All the post-match photographs were taken. Late Saturday afternoon, Stevenson senior wrestler Tyler Harrington stood in an almost empty...

Libertyville's Alex Mitchell (left) works against Round Lake's Juan Arteaga during the finals of the 106-pound division at the North Suburban Conference tournament Saturday.

Wrestler Alex Mitchell adds to Libertyville’s NSC title record

June 16, 2018 at 7:39 p.m.

Entering the North Suburban Conference wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday, Libertyville had accumulated the most individual champions in conference tournament history with 146. After the first title match Saturday afternoon,...

Vernon Hills' Dylan Geick (below) slams Stevenson's Corey Weil during the North Suburban Conference meet Saturday.

Vernon Hills wrestler Dylan Geick rising quickly

June 16, 2018 at 2:40 a.m.

The North Suburban Conference wrestling meet featured many familiar faces. But one of Saturday's title bouts included a wrestler who is not yet a household name. When 152-pound Vernon Hills...

Stevenson star Jalen Brunson throws down a dunk during a game against Findlay Prep (Nevada) at the Hoop Hall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Jan. 17.

Area basketball teams decide traveling pays off

June 16, 2018 at 2:26 a.m.

Over winter break, the Mundelein's girls basketball team escaped the cold weather of the Midwest and headed west. The Mustangs spent four days in Arizona, enjoying the warm temperatures. But...

Stevenson's Alec Nolan (top) wrestling Lake Zurich's Maxx Wayne in the 106-pound weight class at the North Suburban Conference meet on Saturday.

Stevenson continues unprecedented wrestling season with first NSC title

June 16, 2018 at 2:40 a.m.

It's been a year of firsts for the Stevenson wrestling program. The latest milestone occurred at the North Suburban Conference tournament at Warren on Saturday. The Patriots won a program-first...

Mundelein moving through difficult wrestling season

June 16, 2018 at 7:20 p.m.

There have been a long list of challenges for Mundelein this wrestling season. Two wrestlers are trying not to let distractions push them off course. In mid-January, Mundelein officials announced...

Buffalo Grove's Jake Greenberg (top) turns Geneva's James Warwick during their 106-pound match at a meet hosted by Buffalo Grove on Jan. 2.

Football, wrestling programs work together at Buffalo Grove

June 16, 2018 at 2:02 a.m.

Buffalo Grove's wrestling program is in the midst of a rebuild. To speed up the process, the Bison are getting help from another rebuilding sports team. Of 14 weight classes,...

Highland Park senior John Ciancio (right) battles against Deerfield senior Brady Glantz during a meet in Deerfield on Dec. 12.

Deerfield wrestler Glantz packs on pounds, repeats CSL title

June 16, 2018 at 2:07 a.m.

Deerfield wrestler Brady Glantz has jumped up a few weight classes this season. That leap has brought higher expectations. On Saturday, Glantz won the Central Suburban League meet at the...

Stevenson coach Tom Dineen (middle) huddles with his players during a win over Warren on Jan. 21.

Girls basketball: Stevenson coach Tom Dineen keeps adding to win total

June 16, 2018 at 2:26 a.m.

In January, Stevenson boys basketball coach Pat Ambrose visited the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Inside was a kiosk featuring great high school coaches sorted by...

Libertyville center Joe Borcia stretches to make a layup against Stevenson on Friday.

Libertyville basketball prepared for stretch run

June 16, 2018 at 7:51 p.m.

On Friday night, Libertyville's boys basketball team hosted top-ranked Stevenson. On their first possession, the Wildcats executed the game plan. "We have to shorten the game," coach Scott Bogumil said....

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