Patrick Z. McGavin

Marian Catholic's Vincent Robinson, right, takes control against Andrew's Joey Roti in the 120-pound championship match of the Class 3A Lockport Regional on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.

Wrestling notes: Haku Watson-Castro stays calm, uses ‘smart’ style to win regional title for H-F

February 10, 2020 at 12:48 p.m.

Every time he walks onto the mat to wrestle, Homewood-Flossmoor sophomore Haku Watson-Castro projects a specific persona. "I try to calm down so I never go into anything with my...

Marian Catholic's Kendall Norfleet, left, powers up against Lincoln-Way West's Garrett Geigner in the 145-pound championship match of the Class 3A Lockport Regional on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.

Daily Southtown wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020

February 10, 2020 at 12:21 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Mount Carmel 9-1 (1) 2. Sandburg 23-5 (2) 3. Lockport 19-0 (3) 4. Lemont 27-2 (4) 5. Joliet...

Lincoln-Way West's Javen Estrada defeats Lockport's Nate Ramsey at 138 pounds during the Class 3A Lockport Regional on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.

H-F’s Brian Smith pulls off big upset at heavyweight while host Porters win Lockport Regional: ‘I believe I just caught him by surprise’

February 9, 2020 at 11:19 a.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor junior Brian Smith saw his opportunity. "He was trying to work the move and I adjusted from there," Smith said. "I believe I just caught him by surprise." Smith...

Junior forward Connor Davis’ 3-pointer at the buzzer sends Neuqua Valley past Waubonsie Valley

February 8, 2020 at 12:51 a.m.

Neuqua Valley junior forward Connor Davis made the perfect target. Davis drilled a 37-foot 3-pointer as time expired in the Wildcats' 53-52 DuPage Valley Conference win over Waubonsie Valley in...

Metea Valley's Marquel Brumfield, left, guards Waubonsie Valley's Marcus Skeete during their game Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

Metea Valley senior Marquel Brumfield takes what he can get on offense and keeps his focus on the other end of the court: ‘I just like to go out and defend.’

February 6, 2020 at 1:03 p.m.

Metea Valley senior Marquel Brumfield rarely worries about his offensive identity. "I am a competitor," he said. "I am the type of player where it does not matter if I...

Joliet Catholic's DJ Hamiti, right, works to escape from Washington's Brody Norman in the Class 2A 126-pound state championship match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 16 2019.

Riley Thompson grows into heady force at guard for Naperville North: ‘You can see the maturation in his game from junior to senior year’

January 30, 2020 at 3:09 p.m.

Naperville North senior Riley Thompson loves the part of the game that feels like chess. A two-year starting guard, Thompson views his greatest value as a player who anticipates the...

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Wrestling notes: Haku Watson-Castro stays calm, uses ‘smart’ style to win regional title for H-F

Daily Southtown wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020

H-F’s Brian Smith pulls off big upset at heavyweight while host Porters win Lockport Regional: ‘I believe I just caught him by surprise’

Junior forward Connor Davis’ 3-pointer at the buzzer sends Neuqua Valley past Waubonsie Valley

Metea Valley senior Marquel Brumfield takes what he can get on offense and keeps his focus on the other end of the court: ‘I just like to go out and defend.’

Joliet Catholic’s DJ Hamiti knows how to bring down the house: ‘I like to think people get nervous wrestling me’

Boys basketball notes: Isaiah Smith showcases efficiency to ignite Waubonsie Valley’s four-guard attack

Wrestling notes: Sophomore Dominic Adamo excels in role as ‘the villain’ as Lincoln-Way East heads into the regional

Daily Southtown wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

Riley Thompson grows into heady force at guard for Naperville North: ‘You can see the maturation in his game from junior to senior year’