Articles filed under Wrestling
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‘It’s a big deal for us’: Hawk Invite highlights the girls wrestling boomJan 11, 2024 6:38 am - The rise of girls high school wrestling is no longer a surprise. But it is a big deal. One of the biggest deals in Illinois is Hoffman Estates’ Girls Hawk Invitational, a...
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Girls wrestling continues growing, and there’s no shortage of local athletes winning bigDec 12, 2023 10:30 pm - According to a recent national poll of high school girls wrestlers, there are 18 from Illinois who are rated among the best in the country in their respective weight divi...
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Boys wrestling: Buffalo Grove keeps invitational first-place trophy homeDec 12, 2023 5:20 am - Buffalo Grove wrestling has come a long way, and in a short time. Under second-year coach George Beres, the Bison have seen their numbers increase dramatically to become...
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Wrestling: Huntley rallies by CL Central, stays unbeatenDec 08, 2023 9:52 pm - Huntley's Alex Gutierrez wanted to redeem himself against Crystal Lake Central on Friday night. Gutierrez lost to Central last season, something stuck with him for almos...
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Grayslake Central, Grant High officials investigating allegations of verbal abuse at wrestling meetDec 12, 2023 5:20 am - Administrators with two Lake County school districts are investigating what led to spectators at a Thursday evening wrestling meet being ejected - and if racial slurs we...
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Scouting Fox and DuPage County boys wrestlingDec 07, 2023 5:10 am - There is not enough space to list the quality of talent in the area for the 2023-24 wrestling season. With the new season now in full swing, it is important to know the...
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Scouting Cook and Lake County boys wrestlingDec 07, 2023 5:10 am - It was with remarkable staying power and style that Ethan Stiles (Conant), Cole Matulenko (Libertyville) and Matty Jens would lift a championship trophy last February in...
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Barrington shines at Grant after heart-breaking weekDec 06, 2023 5:10 am - The Barrington wrestling team had a lot on their minds Saturday when they returned to action at the Grant triple-dual meet after losing long-time coach Tim Dunn to a sud...
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Munaretto, St Charles East reload for another potential banner seasonDec 06, 2023 5:13 am - It's difficult to look around the St. Charles East wrestling room and not find motivation and dedication. With eight returning state qualifiers and three state champions...
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Voice of NIU radio held many jobs, including one as WWF ring announcerNov 25, 2023 6:18 am - While Bill Baker has spent more than 50 years on the radio calling football and basketball games, he's also held down quite a few other jobs. Beer truck driver. Ad sales...