By Bobby Narang The Marmion Academy high school boys wrestling team made a big statement at the Class 3A Glenbard West Regional. The Cadets opened up the Saturday, Feb. 3 championship round with a flurry of victories, putting on a dominating show in the lower weights to cruise to the...
By Al Benson Aurora University woman wrestler Alexis “Lexi” Janiak qualified for USA Wrestling’s U20 World Team. Janiak, an AU freshman from Plainfield South High School), qualified by winning two matches at USA Wrestling’s U20 World Team trials in Spokane, Wash., Friday through Sunday. Wrestling at 59 KG, Janiak beat...
With best wishes and a prayer, Alexis “Lexi” Janiak was sent off by Aurora University AU) students, faculty and staff members Wednesday, March 1 to the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship. The event was held March 3-4 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Janiak finished in second place...
By Bobby Narang Marmion Academy junior Michael Phillips is seeking a different outcome this Winter. After an injury forced Phillips to give up his dream to land a spot in the Class 3A State wrestling tournament last year, he plans on achieving his goal this season. So far, Phillips is...
Lisle High School's Joseph "Joey" Raineri qualifies at 195-pound class for the State wrestling tournament Thursday through Saturday this week at the University of Illinois in Champaign by qualifying last weekend at the Coal City Sectional meet.
From left: Caden Carnes, Lisle High School wrestler, finished in second place in 145-pound class at the IHSA Class 1A Walther Christian tournament Saturday, Feb. 5, in Melrose Park.
Aurora University's Cam'ron Harper escapes from visiting Carthage College's Kelly Marten prior to victory in the 285-pound class bout November 17.
Senior Mikey Caliendo of Batavia High school captured the 160-pound State wrestling championship Saturday in the special Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) 3A tournament in Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) decided in the Spring that theCOVID-19 pandemic would not allow...
There will be a big high school triangular wresting meet Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Aurora Christian High School, 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. Teams will include Washington, Class 2A State champions; Dakota, Class 1A power; and Aurora Christian, Class 1A runner-up. • 5 p.m., Dakota vs. Washington; • 6 p.m.,...
