Josh Welge
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Batavia seniors embrace journey even in defeatNov 26, 2022 12:00 am - Ryan Whitwell broke down in tears as he reflected on Batavia football's future, and his friend and fellow senior Tyler Jansey did the same. They were not tears of disapp...
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Gibson carries many emotions to state finals, helps carry IC Catholic Prep to state titleNov 26, 2022 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN - Denzell Gibson carried the state championship trophy as he led his IC Catholic Prep teammates into the interview room. He still was carrying it as the Knight...
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Boys basketball: Scouting the East Suburban Catholic Conference and the Chicago Catholic BlueNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - Benet Coach: Gene Heidkamp, 15th season Last season's record: 25-8, 9-0 East Suburban Catholic Conference, first place. Top returning players: Brady Kunka, sr. (F, 6-3);...
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Johnson, Oswego East too much for Downers Grove SouthNov 21, 2022 12:00 am - Oswego East coach Ryan Velasquez said he feels like Ryan Johnson is always growing. Whenever Johnson, an Oswego East 6-foot-7 senior, comes back, he looks taller. One mi...
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Boys basketball: Scouting the West Suburban ConferenceNov 21, 2022 12:00 am - WEST SUBURBAN SILVER Downers Grove North Coach: Jim Thomas (16th year). Last season's record: 16-10, 4-4 West Suburban Silver. Top returning players: Owen Thulin, jr. (G...
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IC Catholic Prep avenges loss to Byron, headed to 3A state title gameNov 19, 2022 12:00 am - Joey Gliatta did not play for IC Catholic Prep last year in the playoffs, but he was with the team on the sidelines. He knew the pain they felt after a one-point loss to...
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Beaumont, Benet shine in marquee matchupNov 16, 2022 12:00 am - Lenee Beaumont did not need an introduction, or a scouting report, to realize the star power on the other side Tuesday in Ashlynn Shade. Beaumont, Benet's own star senio...
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Girls basketball: Scouting the East Suburban Catholic Conference, GCACNov 15, 2022 12:00 am - Benet Coach: Joe Kilbride (ninth year). Last season's record: 30-5, 7-0 East Suburban Catholic Conference, first place. Top returning players: Lenee Beaumont, sr. (G, 6-...
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Oswego East edges Downers Grove South in final secondsNov 15, 2022 12:00 am - When she's all alone in a gym, Maggie Lewandowski oftentimes envisions the scenario of shooting free throws with a game on the line. Practice made perfect Monday. Lewand...
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Girls basketball: Scouting the West Suburban ConferenceNov 14, 2022 12:00 am - West Suburban Silver Downers Grove North Coach: Stephan Bolt (11th year). Last season's record: 24-8, 9-3 West Suburban Silver. Top returning players: Maggie Fleming, sr...