Family first as Joliet Catholic’s Ryan Cumbee coaches Grace and Matt Laird, his stepdaughter and stepson, at state.
Column: Tears flow as Joliet Catholic’s Ryan Cumbee coaches Grace and Matt Laird at state. ‘Just icing on the cake.’
Category: High School Sports
Freshman Jade Hardee comes through as Andrew co-op rolls to girls wrestling state championship. ‘It’s so amazing.’
Jade Hardee takes third at 100 pounds as Andrew co-op runs away with the girls wrestling team state title.
Joliet Catholic’s Nico Ronchetti, with three individual medals, revels in third state trophy. ‘Having that bond.’
Nico Rochetti wins by technical fall in last match for the Hilltoppers, who beat Hersey 46-22 for third in Class 3A.
Nationally ranked Joy Cantu, the 2024-25 Post-Tribune Girls Wrestler of the Year, is ‘pioneer’ for Merrillville
Cantu, a state champion in girls wrestling this season, qualified for semistate among boys in previous years.
Cade Valek’s dunks put an exclamation point on Waubonsie Valley’s win in the regional final: ‘He’s all in’
Valek, who recently took a break from club soccer, dunked on three possessions in a row late in the win against Neuqua Valley.
Waukegan’s Yashir ‘DJ’ Cole has seen it all in his 4 seasons. ‘From rock bottom,’ he leads the Bulldogs back.
The only four-year varsity player on Waukegan’s roster, Cole can truly appreciate how far the team has come.
Despite changing roles, Kael Adkins enjoys the ride as a senior for West Aurora. ‘It’s been a crazy roller coaster.’
Kael Adkins scores team-high 15 points for West Aurora in 52-45 loss to Downers Grove North in Class 4A regional final.
New season. New team. But Lincoln-Way East transfer Karson Thomas keeps growing for Marist. ‘Have that chemistry.’
Karson Thomas scores 14 points off the bench to lift Marist to 74-60 win over Sandburg in a Class 4A regional final.
After an ‘off’ season, Isaiah Gipson turns it on as Kaneland comes back for regional title. ‘Get it back together.’
Isaiah Gipson scores 14 points to spark Kaneland to a 66-56 comeback win over Wheaton Academy in a Class 3A regional.
Unheralded Nyshawn Turner takes over as Rich Township rallies past Lincoln-Way East. ‘You’ve got to stay prepared.’
Nyshawn Turner scores 11 of his 18 points in third quarter as Rich Township rallies for 74-67 win over Lincoln-Way East.