Kaden recently finished fifth in the 175-pound IHSA 2A state wrestling meet. He finishes his senior year with a record of 41 – 5. Throughout the season, Kaden won four […]
Zach Canaday, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Bruce and Laura Canaday. Zach is a strong leader both on the mat and in the classroom. A […]
Marian Central Catholic junior Juliette Huff played amazing during the month of January, helping to lead the team to a perfect 8 – 0 record She caught fire early […]
Woodstock North senior Lukas Myshkowec has had an outstanding season. He is a team captain and an exceptional leader in and out of the pool. Lukas has been dedicated in […]
Ava has earned a high game medal in two tournaments so far this season, including a 246 game at the Viking Invite on Jan. 20. Ava also owns the high […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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