Justus Heeg, a rare sophomore with back-to-back state titles, won’t let up for Providence. ‘Have that hunger.’ January 18, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. Providence's Justus Heeg rolls to 16-5 major decision in 157-pound championship match of Catholic League Meet.
On the mat, Preston Morrison plays to his strengths. It’s music to Marmion’s ears. ‘A really funky wrestler.’ January 18, 2026 at 10:12 p.m. Marmion's Preston Morrison wins 12-3 over Providence's Christian Corcoran in finals of Catholic League Meet.
Before fouling out, freshman Keiwon Gulley comes up with the goods in OT for Bloom. ‘Do whatever else I could.’ January 18, 2026 at 8:14 p.m. Keiwon Gulley scores first four points of OT to spark Bloom to 67-56 win in MLK Dream Shootout at H-F.
Oak Forest’s coaches are so confident in Aiden Barnett that he gets a green light. ‘Just shoot it every time.’ January 16, 2026 at 10:50 p.m. Aiden Barnett makes back-to-back 3-pointers and finishes with 14 points in Oak Forest's 56-37 win over Richards.
Brady Glynn, who’s into Texas Hold ’em, plays his cards right for Lincoln-Way West. ‘You feel that dominance.’ January 16, 2026 at 1:28 p.m. Brady Glynn rides takedowns to 12-5 decision over Lockport's Isaac Zimmerman in Lincoln-Way West's 47-25 win.
Bouncing back, Illinois recruit Liam Kelly looks to defend state title for Mount Carmel. ‘Best thing for me.’ January 14, 2026 at 8:16 p.m. Liam Kelly, who's committed to Illinois, is undefeated against in-state competition at 165 pounds for Mount Carmel.
Lincoln-Way East’s Aaron Stauffacher knows what he needs from 3-point range. ‘Just a little bit of daylight.’ January 13, 2026 at 10:10 p.m. Aaron Stauffacher matches career high with five 3-pointers, powering Lincoln-Way East to 68-59 win over Sandburg.
Marist’s Tommy Fidler states case after taking down Mount Carmel’s Justin Williamson. ‘I’m ready this time.’ January 9, 2026 at 10:27 p.m. Tommy Fidler takes 3-2 decision at 150 pounds over Justin Williamson as Marist tops Mount Carmel 42-21.
A modest Xavier Bitner, a two-time state qualifier, makes bold statement for St. Laurence. ‘Not losing again.’ January 7, 2026 at 9:36 p.m. St. Laurence's Xavier Bitner posts wins by technical fall and fall in dual meets against DePaul Prep and Hinsdale South.
Jayden McDonald goes on the attack and makes shot after shot to spark Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘My full potential.’ January 6, 2026 at 11:28 p.m. Jayden McDonald makes five 3-pointers and finishes with 17 points to spark H-F to 51-47 win over Sandburg.