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Iowa boys’ wrestling crowns 2 brothers again

By Paul Katula • Mar 1, 2026
Like father like sons: Olympic mats to high school glory: the Schwab family continues to define the standard for wrestling excellence.

Anthony’s steady defense reaches 500 digs

By Paul Katula • Oct 2, 2025
While national records soar past 1,000, Anthony’s mark early in her senior year shows the kind of reliability every team needs.

Owning the flame: A student finds her lacrosse passion

By Paul Katula • Sep 17, 2025
Pushed into lacrosse at first, a Barrington High School student turned resistance into passion and learned lessons worth remembering.

Centennial works to change culture, wins are elusive

By Paul Katula • Sep 17, 2025
History says it’s an uphill battle, but this team is ready to prove otherwise. Show up Friday and be part of it.

Big plays not enough as Pinecrest edges Davie

By Paul Katula • Sep 10, 2025
The War Eagles controlled most of the game, but a fourth-quarter rally and a last-drive fumble sealed a narrow loss.

North Central has 1st football win in 4 years

By Paul Katula • Sep 2, 2025
The team hadn't won a football game since Oct. 2021 — until they ran up the score in this season's first game.

Long jump personal best takes 1st at IHSA state

By Paul Katula • Jul 20, 2024
The longest long jump at the IHSA state track & field finals this year was made by a senior from Naperville Central HS.

Star Sportsmanship on a Wis. Cross-Country Track

By Paul Katula • Sep 16, 2023
Two cross-country runners displayed great sportsmanship at a Wis. meet as they stopped short of the finish line to help a competitor.

Championship caps winningest coach’s career

By Paul Katula • Nov 26, 2022
The winningest football coach in Illinois history coached his last game Friday, winning the Class 4A state title for the sixth time.

State final football games set in Illinois

By Paul Katula • Nov 20, 2022
Spectacular play on snow-dusted fields has led 16 varsity football teams to the state finals next weekend in Champaign.

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