Leyden looks to build program

Leyden now familiar with coach’s expectations

By Michael Wojtychiw  – Contributor                                                     September 20, 2012

FRANKLIN PARK — Knute Rockne once said, “A coach’s greatest asset is his sense of responsibility — the reliance placed on him by his players.” Continue reading

New Trier grapplers take to the weights

New Trier captures Glenbrook South Regional title

BY Mike Wojtychiw                                                                                      February 6, 2012

Contributor

After ending the dual season last year at the Notre Dame Regional, New Trier knew that some things would have to change if the Trevians were going to resume winning regional crowns, as they had the previous three years. Continue reading

Ro wrestles his way to the top

Glenbrook North’s Ro makes improbably run to regional championship

BY Michael Wojtychiw                                                                                  February 7, 2012

Contributor

With only three regional champions in the past eight years, Glenbrook North might not be well-known for its wrestling program. Continue reading

Glenbrook South grapplers defend home turf

Five Titans wrestlers excited home fans by advancing out the Glenbrook South Regional

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                         February 4, 2012

Contributor

Going out in front of the home crowd gives every athlete a special feeling, one that makes it easier to try harder and not disappoint the fans that have come to cheer on the protection the home turf. Continue reading

Loyola gets two Regional crowns

Loyola’s Dancer, Paloian claim regional crowns

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                        February 6, 2012

Contributor

Patrick Dancer and Michael Paloian both know that Loyola isn’t considered a wrestling power in the area. Continue reading

Ridgewood phenom starts high school career with a bang

Ridgewood’s Bonanno in a class of her own

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                     Oct 15, 2010

There are two things that set Sabrina Bonanno, Ridgewood’s top golfer, apart from the rest of her teammates and her opponents: she’s a freshman and a girl playing on the boys varsity team. Continue reading