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JV swimmer and junior Liam Burke competes in the butterfly on Jan. 31 at the Dan Johnson Natatorium.

West Chicago boys’ swim team celebrates senior night ahead of sectionals

By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter February 21, 2025

The West Chicago boys' swim team celebrated its seniors during their final home meet against Benet Academy on Feb. 16, marking their last competition before IHSA sectionals on Feb. 22 in St. Charles. While...

The senior girls prepare for their last home match of the season on Jan. 29.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Final takedown: Wrestling Senior Night

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist February 3, 2025

For Lesly Correa's article on Senior Night, "A farewell to the mat: Wrestlers celebrate Senior Night", click here.

Senior Angelo Jimenez steps out with his parents during the Senior Night meet on Jan. 29 in Bishop Gym. (Photo courtesy of Daisy Fernandez)

A farewell to the mat: Wrestlers celebrate Senior Night

By Lesly Correa, Reporter January 30, 2025

Wrestling Senior Night took place on Jan. 29 at West Chicago Community High School. While parents and friends were arriving to support their senior wrestlers, the students were getting ready to say goodbye...

Photo courtesy of Ava DiSibio

Buckeyes smoke the Irish

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist January 22, 2025

In a thrilling Monday night showdown, the Ohio State Buckeyes emerged victorious against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, clinching a 34-23 win. The College Football Playoff National Championship game, held...

Tristan McWilliams takes his shot as Wheaton North attempts to block.

A season of highs and lows: West Chicago boys’ basketball fights for strong finish

By Rocky Nicoski-Rios and Gavin Dyer January 17, 2025

Three months ago, the West Chicago Boys Basketball team celebrated an early-season triumph with a tournament win in Lisle. However, that bright start has given way to a challenging season....

They players might be young, but the Varsity Wildcat basketball team gave a strong performance in their home opener, suggesting the season ahead will be a promising one.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Boys’ basketball home opener loss shows promise for season to come

By Tommy Murphy, Reporter December 10, 2024

With a fired-up crowd, the sounds of cheers mixed with the pounding of a dribbling ball, the Wildcats went head-to-head with the Warriors but fell short of the win on December 3. Although the Wildcats...

At an earlier meet this season, the Wildcats took on the Elmwood Park Tigers at home in Bishop Gym.

Wildcats wrestlers shine at Marmion Cadet Classic

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff December 8, 2024

The West Chicago Wildcats wrestling team competed at the Marmion Cadet Classic on Nov. 27. The annual Varsity tournament, held at Marmion Academy, featured competitive matchups across multiple weight classes,...

THE AGONY OF DEFEAT: Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist November 2, 2024

The West Chicago Wildcats' season ended in a hard-fought battle against the Normal Community Ironmen, falling 41-16, but the scoreboard could not capture the grit and heart that carried them there. In...

The UEC championship meet on Oct. 26 proved the Wildcats' dominance in the pool: not only did they take first place, but they often found themselves racing each other.

West Chicago girls’ swim claims Upstate Eight title

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff, Reporter October 28, 2024

The West Chicago Community High School girls' swim team delivered an impressive performance at the Upstate Eight Conference Championships on October 26, securing first place overall. With standout results...

The team gathers before the Oct. 25 regional final to go through their game day ritual.

Boys’ soccer falls to Geneva in regional finals

By Dominic Wasserstrom, Reporter October 26, 2024

Special thanks to reporter Emyreth Barrera for her help with this article. The West Chicago Wildcats’ strong postseason run came to an abrupt halt Friday night as they faced the Geneva Vikings in...

The Bison and the Wildcats squared off on Oct. 25 at Memorial Stadium.

Wildcats secure dramatic victory over Fenton on Senior Night

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training October 26, 2024

The Wildcats capped off their regular season with a nail-biting 36-35 win over Fenton on Senior Night, pushing their record to 6-3 and securing their spot in the playoffs. The game itself was a battle...

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