Marian Central High School wrestler Brayden Teunissen has had a great season so far and last week highlighted his success. Wrestling Joliet Catholic Academy and Mt. Carmel high schools, Brayden […]
Woodstock North sophomore Eva Hermansson has been one of the co-op girls team’s leading wrestlers since the beginning of the season. She has a 16-3 record on the year, and […]
Senior Natalie Morrow shows up every day working hard and doing what’s necessary to get better. An Illinois State Scholar, she leads by example both on the court and in […]
Anthony Alanis, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is one of Marian wrestling’s senior leaders. His strength, quickness, and aggression on the mat are a stark contrast to […]
Tyler Ward, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is averaging 12.9 points and 2.9 blocks per game. He also has achieved a double-double (points/rebounds) in the past four games.
Veronica Baker is an outstanding athlete who goes out of her way for her team and community. Veronica comes to every practice and games portraying a positive attitude and pushes […]
Max Astacio, a senior at Marian Central High School, is a senior leader and captain of the wrestling team. His leadership and work ethic, along with his high character and […]
Addy Crabill, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, has led the Thunder in scoring at 10.7 points a game. She helped lead her team to a second-place finish in […]
Diego Landeros, a junior on the Woodstock boys soccer team, is one of the top goalkeepers in the Kishwaukee River Conference. With three shutouts during conference games this season, he […]
Cale McThenia, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, has been a two-year starter for the Hurricanes. Over the last two seasons he has been one of the most […]
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