Articles filed under Wrestling
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They want you: Need a job? Youth, prep sports desperately need refereesJun 29, 2021 5:30 am - If sporting events had fewer referee whistles, and fewer controversial calls from officials, would anyone mind? Coaches, athletes and fans would probably all be down wit...
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Coach's Corner: Even with virus, South's wrestling season is off to a great startMay 12, 2021 1:00 am - A few months back, the state of Illinois designated various high school sports as low-, moderate- or high-risk in relation to participation under COVID-19 restrictions. ...
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St. Charles friends Chumbley, Benjamin ready to make a difference for NU wrestlingJan 21, 2021 12:00 am - In college wrestling, being "unattached" has nothing to do with your love life. It's a common designation for freshmen who redshirt. Trevor Chumbley and Justin Benjamin,...
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Hahn reflects on championship-filled 33-year career at Glenbard NorthJan 12, 2021 12:00 am - Mark Hahn, who molded the Glenbard North wrestling team into one of the state's best from 1987 until 2020, didn't get the chance to say goodbye the way he wanted last Ma...
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Legendary Glenbrook North Coach Samorian: 'A heck of a man'Jan 06, 2021 12:00 am - Coach. Many people hold that job title. The most notable are called “Coach” the rest of their days as a sign of respect. Harold “Sam” Samorian Sr. belongs to that latter...
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High school sports dynasties: Boys No. 1, Montini wrestlingMay 25, 2020 1:00 am - Editors note: The Daily Herald has been counting down the Top Ten high school sports dynasties since 2000. We conclude today with St. Francis girls volleyball and Montin...
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Talkin' With Trish: Warren wrestler Joel Vandervere on his state title, committing to NorthwesternMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Warren wrestler Joel Vandervere finished his junior season with a state championship in the 138-pound weight class over the winter. He is one of the top wrestlers in the...
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Success continues for Wheeling grad NowryMay 05, 2020 1:00 am - When he was a fifth grade student at Field Elementary School in Wheeling, Max Nowry's father signed him up for the Wheeling Park District's floor hockey program. When th...
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Class Acts: Hard work helps Huntley's Ferrante become a champApr 24, 2020 1:00 am - It takes years of focus and hard work to become a state champion wrestler. It takes the same discipline to earn the top weighted grade-point average in a class of approx...
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Photo Flashback: Capturing a big smile at the state individual wrestling tournamentMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - The high school state finals in individual wrestling were the scene. Featured among many bouts that I photographed in Champaign that Friday, Feb. 21 were fist pumps, leg...