Patrick McGavin

Yorkville's Hunter Janeczko finishes in second place at 195 pounds in the Moore/Prettyman Invitational hosted by Barrington on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Patrick Z. McGavin’s Aurora, Elgin and Naperville wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

December 12, 2022 at 11:25 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Marmion 2-0 (1) Freshman Nicholas Garcia is an emerging star at 106 pounds for Cadets. 2. St. Charles...

Lockport's Jalen Falcon, right, guards Andrew's Athan Berchos during a SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

An emphatic slam. A 3-point play. Austin Kulig steps up for Andrew. ‘I am going to dunk on somebody if the moment is there.’

December 12, 2022 at 10:43 a.m.

Senior forward Austin Kulig saw the opportunity and took it Friday night for Andrew. It's just what he does. While he enjoys the expressive qualities of playing basketball — and...

Naperville Central’s Tyler Martin back at 113 with an edge: ‘I am a lot stronger than the kids I am going up against.’

December 9, 2022 at 2:46 p.m.

Naperville Central junior Tyler Martin is a better version of himself this season. Older, leaner and stronger, Martin continues to compete at 113 pounds. "I am a lot stronger than...

Mount Carmel's Angelo Ciaravino (33) drives to the basket as St. Laurence's Jacob Rice defends during a Catholic League crossover in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

Winning tune: DeAndre Craig brings Mount Carmel back to beat St. Laurence. It’s just what he does. ‘I am trying to be more of a director.’

December 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Going from the lead singer to one who conducts the band is an evolution unto itself, but senior point guard DeAndre Craig can relate to the musical analogy for Mount...

Serio’s scenario: After a stunning sectional loss as a freshman, Dominic Serio is on a mission for West Aurora. ‘It just fueled the flame.’

December 5, 2022 at 6:51 p.m.

As a freshman, West Aurora's Dominic Serio learned a lesson in the hardest of ways. In the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional wrestlebacks, Serio led Downers Grove South's Harrison Konder...

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Patrick Z. McGavin’s Aurora, Elgin and Naperville wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

An emphatic slam. A 3-point play. Austin Kulig steps up for Andrew. ‘I am going to dunk on somebody if the moment is there.’

Naperville Central’s Tyler Martin back at 113 with an edge: ‘I am a lot stronger than the kids I am going up against.’

Winning tune: DeAndre Craig brings Mount Carmel back to beat St. Laurence. It’s just what he does. ‘I am trying to be more of a director.’

Serio’s scenario: After a stunning sectional loss as a freshman, Dominic Serio is on a mission for West Aurora. ‘It just fueled the flame.’

Patrick Z. McGavin’s Aurora, Elgin and Naperville wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

Twins Matas and Rokas Castillo carry on where they left off for Lemont. And that behind-the-back pass? ‘I just know.’

Aurora Christian’s Josh Vasquez wins big at Moore-Prettyman invite. And he has more planned. ‘I’ve been pushing myself.’

Patrick Z. McGavin’s Aurora, Elgin and Naperville wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

Unselfish Justin Lang understands defense keeps him on the court for Marist. But can he score, too? Richards finds out.