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Marmion's Jameson Garcia, back, controls Wheaton-Warrenville's Luke Burgess in the 106-pound match during a Class 3A regional in Aurora on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.

Proof positive: Jameson Garcia goes into senior year with one goal in mind for Marmion. ‘That definitely drives you.’

November 22, 2022 at 3:26 p.m.

Marmion's Jameson Garcia has only one thing left to prove. Entering his senior season, Garcia has achieved every conceivable individual honor as one of the best wrestlers in the state....

Batavia's Sydney Perry has her hand raised after defeating West Aurora's Dyani Rivera in the 145-pound championship match in the girls wrestling state meet at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Patrick Z. McGavin’s top 10 wrestling teams and 25 wrestlers to watch in Aurora, Elgin and Naperville for 2022-23 season

November 22, 2022 at 2:17 p.m.

TOP 10 TEAMS 1. Marmion: A top threat to win state in Class 3A, the Cadets feature versatility, depth and high-end individual talent. Defending state champion Jameson Garcia (126) returns...

Providence's Byron Olson chases down Wheaton St. Francis' Amari Head for a tackle at the line of scrimmage during a Class 4A state semifinal game in Wheaton on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Stone cold Celtics: After Providence scores for lead, Gavin Hagan’s fifth pick ices it. And that defense? ‘We’re flying around and making plays.’

November 20, 2022 at 8:31 a.m.

Gavin Hagan has come of age in the playoffs for Providence. The sophomore cornerback has rapidly evolved from a wide-eyed innocent learning how to play defense to a cornerstone for...

St. Charles North's Anthony Taormina makes the catch past St. Rita's Keyandre White, left, during a Class 7A state quarterfinal game in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Workmanlike effort: Two-way standout Jake Furtney puts up the good fight for St. Charles North in Class 7A quarterfinals. ‘I like a hard-nosed game.’

November 14, 2022 at 1:40 p.m.

There's nothing glamorous about the job Jake Furtney gets done for St. Charles North. A two-way star at tight end and inside linebacker, Furtney puts his considerable 6-foot-5, 235-pound frame...

St. Rita's Noah Gertonson (19) jumps on the ball for a touchdown while teammate Johnny Schmidt tackles St. Charles North's Cole Schertz (62) during a Class 7A state quarterfinal game in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Under pressure: Illinois-bound defensive end Pat Farrell, who grew up on the same street as his head coach, likes to ‘make that bull rush’ for St. Rita.

November 14, 2022 at 12:56 p.m.

Senior defensive end Pat Farrell excels as an edge rusher for St. Rita. As a result, Farrell commands attention on every play. The Illinois recruit feels both flattered and frustrated...

Elgin's Julian Orozco (14) moves to defend an incoming kick against East Aurora during a game in Aurora on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.

A true story: Elgin’s Julian Orozco, who didn’t start out as a defender, is the 2022 Beacon-News/Courier-News Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

November 10, 2022 at 12:36 p.m.

Elgin senior Julian Orozco didn't start out as a true defender. He's a natural fit in the center of the field, but he came to his featured position in a...

Elgin's Omar Saldana (7) drives through Dundee-Crown defenders Miguel Pena (10) and Cristian Lechuga (13) during a Class 3A Hampshire Sectional semifinal game on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

Introducing the 2022 Beacon-News/Courier-News Boys Soccer All-Area Team

November 10, 2022 at 11:07 a.m.

FIRST TEAM Mason Brockmeyer, St. Charles East, senior, forward: Fast and electric talent scored 20 goals and added six assists. DuKane Conference's offensive player of the year. All-state. Anthony Cordova,...

Bremen's Breyahn Townsend (1) gets past the Kenwood defense during a Class 6A second-round playoff game at Lane Stadium in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Braves’ new world: Marcell Wiggins scores defensive TD as Bremen caps deepest playoff run since 2005. ‘I just wanted to leave it all on the field.’

November 5, 2022 at 11:27 p.m.

The game was basically over. Senior defensive end Marcell Wiggins knew it. His Bremen teammates knew it. Most of the people still in attendance at Lane Stadium also knew it....

Mark Mennecke finds Grant Larkin a few more times for Neuqua Valley: ‘We have had a great connection.’

November 5, 2022 at 10:51 a.m.

Neuqua Valley senior receiver Grant Larkin has a deep respect for his quarterback. He knew the disappointment and pain that senior Mark Mennecke endured after suffering a foot injury in...

Chicago Christian's Delanie Grevengoed (3) smashes the ball for a kill against Chicago U-High during the Class 2A North Lawndale Charter Sectional in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.

Be true to yourself: Delanie Grevengoed, with her father by her side, gets Chicago Christian back to the supersectional. ‘I didn’t have many nerves.’

November 3, 2022 at 9:14 a.m.

It takes a lot to rattle Chicago Christian senior Delanie Grevengoed. The one person who understands that the most is her father Troy, who's also in his first year as...

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