03/28/2013, 8:29pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Bowen wrestling coach Ron Wilson has built the program from the ground up and turned it into one of the most successful in the state. Now, amid a potential school closing, he's providing kids a source of structure and and purpose.
Eric Curia scored eight goals, powering Naperville North past Lockport 16-11 on Tuesday. Curia, who netted a progam-record 162 goals last season, has led the Huskies to a 9-1 start this spring.
Neuqua Valley’s dual-sport athlete Andrew Geers, who finished second in the Class 3A 285-pound state wrestling finals, confirmed this week that he intends on pursuing wrestling at the college level.
Brother Rice's Rudy Yates Jr. ended his freshman season with a state title and a perfect record, earning him a spot on this year's SouthtownStar All-Area team. Check out who else made the cut.
Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Langenderfer finished his undefeated season with a second career individual state title and a spot on the Joliet Herald-News All-Area team. Check out the full list here.
Friends since third grade, New Trier sophomores Alec McKenna and Luke Iida began wrestling together as members of the Trevian Wrestling Club in seventh grade.
02/25/2013, 7:15pm CST, By George M. Wilcox gwilcox@pioneerlocal.com
After enjoying a brief vacation with his wife, OPRF coach Mike Powell will return in March to train several of his wrestlers for the club season. Afflicted with polymyositis, Powell has also become an inspiration for countless people.
02/24/2013, 3:45pm CST, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Sandburg claimed its second straight Class 3A title and sealed the No. 1 spot in the final team wrestling rankings of the season. Find a complete list of the rankings here.
02/23/2013, 10:46pm CST, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Sandburg topped Marmion 38-17 to capture its second consecutive Class 3A state title. The Eagles dedicated the title to their late athletic director Bruce Scheidegger, who was killed in a car accident on Feb. 10.
02/23/2013, 10:45pm CST, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Montini's 49-10 victory over Geneseo in the Class 2A state championship gave the Broncos a sixth consecutive state title and a record-breaking 11th state championship overall.
02/23/2013, 9:00pm CST, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Oak Park-River Forest won the two regular season meetings, but Sandburg came out on top in the state quarterfinals, defeating the Huskies 33-23 Saturday morning. Sandburg kept its dream of a fifth state title in nine years alive with the win.
05/16/2013, 11:47pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Joe Morrow's football and track coaches at Hales have long known of his potential. Now as his track career winds down and his focus inevitably shifts to playing football at San Diego State, Morrow looks to make a name for himself.
05/16/2013, 8:00pm CDT, By Pat Disabato pdisabato@southtownstar.com
Mike Kornacker needed just 74 pitches in a six-inning complete-game peformance to lead St. Laurence to a 14-0 victory over top-ranked Lincoln-Way North on Thursday at the Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Tournament.