Terrell pins down another conference title at Dubuque
Dubuque University's Josh Terrell, a former Round Lake wrestler, captured his second conference championship.
He's become only the fourth Dubuque wrestler to win at least two titles, and the first to do so since 1968.
Seeded third, Terrell posted a 13-2 major decision over sixth seeded Adam Rave of Luther in the quarterfinals before defeating second-seeded Nick LeClere 6-3 in the semifinals.
Terrell went on to beat the No. 1-ranked wrestler in Division 3 by a score of 4-1.
For his efforts, Terrell was honored with the 2010 Dick Walker outstanding wrestler award.
It was the first outstanding honor captured by a Dubuque wrestler.
FootballAnthony Castonzo (Lake Zurich), a first team all-Atlantic Coast Conference honoree, has been selected to the 42-member 2009 ACC All-Academic Football Team.To be eligible for consideration, a player must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.00 cumulative average during his academic career. All 12 ACC schools were represented by at least one selection on the team.HockeyIf you're looking to play hockey when you get to Lake Zurich High School, here's your chance to get your foot in the door.All future Lake Zurich High School hockey players are invited to skate with current Bears on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the West Meadows Ice Arena. All players residing in District 95 and currently sixth, seventh or eighth graders who plan to attend Lake Zurich High School are welcome.There will be pizza and prizes. Details about this event can be found at www.bearshockey.com.Registration is required. For the incoming freshmen, the Bears will offer a 10-game spring hockey program.Details for the program will be e-mailed as soon as they have been determined. Sign-up will be held during "Skate with the Bears" which includes a test of skills, timing speedskating, radar gun for hardest shot, shooting accuracy and a scrimmage with the high school team.The team continues to develop under the joint leadership of the board of directors and coach Tom Paulson.It continuously strives to produce a well-rounded, competitive level high school hockey program designed to provide a positive experience for all involved. The program guidelines stress teamwork, self-discipline, positive reinforcement, self-confidence, maturity, dedication and pride as the student athletes add to the legacy and tradition of playing for Lake Zurich High School. In addition, student-athletes comply with the standards of a high school level athletic program and receive recognition from Lake Zurich High School's Athletics Department as lettered varsity athletes. It is extremely important for the incoming freshmen to understand that the spring season is used as the development tool to build the foundation of the roster as the program plans ahead for the 2010-11 junior varsity Metro Central campaign. The coaching staff's intention is to keep the core group of eligible Lake Zurich High School players involved with the spring program.It requests the student athlete's commitment for this spring season to ensure future success. The Bears will graduate five seniors at the end of the fall campaign."We are counting on the current and future players to pick up where others have left off and carry the momentum over from this season," said past president Jim Mergens. "From the incoming players to the upper classmen, this is an opportunity to step forward and make a valued contribution to the legacy and tradition of playing for Lake Zurich High School,"For more information, e-mail tpaulson@bearshockey.com or call (708) 417-3289 or contact Mergens at 847-707-6455.High school baseballThe Chicago Bulls/Chicago White Sox Training Academy announced its "Gloves for the Future!" initiative to support its ongoing effort to promote baseball throughout the state of Illinois. The "Gloves for the Future!" initiative is a program that will donate free gloves to Illinois high school baseball players in need. It is open to Illinois high school baseball coaches. Coaches must recommend student-athletes within their programs that have a basic need for a quality glove. A committee will determine who receives the free gloves based on the information returned to the White Sox Academy by the high school baseball coach or athletic department via the donation request form available by downloading at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com. A limited number of gloves are available for donation. Schools and coaches will be notified as soon as the player is approved."During my 32 years of coaching high school baseball, I have seen ballplayers from schools around the area sharing gloves or using worn out gloves. I've always dreamed of helping these players out with better gloves and equipment," said Phil Fox, Senior Athletic Advisor at the White Sox Training Academy and member of the Illinois High School Hall of Fame. "With the help of the Chicago White Sox Academy and donors, my dream is finally becoming a reality."To learn more about the "Gloves for the Future!" initiative contact Phil Fox at pfox@bullssoxacademy.com or download the registration form at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com. The Chicago Bulls/Sox Training Academy opened in 2001 in Lisle, Illinois and runs extensive training programs for boys and girls from beginner to professional. There are additional satellite White Sox Academies in Glen Ellyn, LaGrange, Tinley Park and Schererville, In. For more information go to www.BullsSoxAcademy.com or call 630-324-8221.