First time state qualifier misses the mark after tough season
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 17, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Winter Sports, Wrestling
Senior Trey Lally had qualified for state for his first time at the University of Illinois where he struggled. At state, Lally won his first match, and then he lost his last two matches on Feb. 16. “When he found out he made it to state at sectionals, he had a big smile on his face. He gave the coa...
Wrestler wins first in regionals, aims to qualify for state
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 9, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Sports, Winter Sports, Wrestling
After placing first in regionals on Saturday, senior Trey Lally is moving onto sectionals and is expected to be a state qualifier in wrestling. “I performed well and made sure to wrestle smart while competing. I took first place and will be focusing on placing in the top four at sectionals to advan...
Team rebuilds confidence after loss
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 31, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Girls Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports
After a tough loss against East Aurora Tuesday, the girls basketball team improved how they played when they faced Bartlett Thursday, despite a loss. For the first quarter, Bartlett was up 14-12. In the second quarter, both teams were tied 24. The game ended with Bartlett winning 47-34. “The ...
Strong determination helps swimmers pull off victory
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 17, 2017
Filed under Boys Swimming, Carousel, Sports, Winter Sports
Even though the WeGo-Batavia boys swim team lost a few key players, the team won various meets and beat South Elgin Thursday. The score for the varsity meet was 85-64. “The meet went well. Both levels ended up winning. It was a good meet overall with lots of strong performances. It was our f...
Players work together to overcome a close game
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 17, 2017
Filed under Boys Basketball, Carousel, Sports, Winter Sports
In a close game, the boys basketball team was able to knock out a win against Glenbard East Friday. The team won, 66-61. “Overall we had good points and bad points. Luckily, our good points outweighed our bad points,” head coach Bill Recchia said. At half time West Chicago was at 26 whi...
Players come up short for a win in the last quarter
By Hector Cervantes, Co-Editor in Chief/Sports Editor
January 10, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Girls Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports
As the girls basketball season progresses, the team went up against West Aurora and played a close game on Thursday, losing 44-37. “We had about three or four layups in the first half. I wish we could have had an 8 or 10 point lead instead of a few points in the first half. But I thought we did a...
Home dual meet ends with tie
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 13, 2016
Filed under Carousel, Sports, Winter Sports, Wrestling
After competing in the Hinsdale South tournament, the wrestling team took on Bartlett where both teams tied with a score of 36 Friday. “We have a couple of guys that we were hoping could have done better and we could have come up on top. It was a good competitive meet and it was good to see our k...
Strong start to the season brings another victory
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 6, 2016
Filed under Boys Basketball, Carousel, Sports, Winter Sports
After winning the West Chicago Thanksgiving Tournament, the boys basketball team brought another victory by winning 51-37 against Streamwood Saturday. “It was one of those games where it was a win we were hoping to get. It was a game that wasn’t the prettiest of the games in the world and t...
Victory gives players a 3 game winning streak
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 1, 2016
Filed under Carousel, Girls Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports
What started out as a rough season is now turning around for the girls basketball as the team faced Elgin High School and won 54-22 Tuesday. “We got a win which was good. A couple of players got their first steal and assist. We now have a three game win streak,” head coach Kimberly Wallner sa...
Senior athletes sign Letters of Intent to play sports in college
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 14, 2016
Filed under Boys Basketball, Carousel, Fall Sports, Girls Swimming, Sports, Winter Sports
Three senior athletes committed to play their respective sports in college by signing a National Letter of Intent as parents, coaches and family members watched the athletes Wednesday. Senior Madison Kassaros signed with Eastern Illinois University to play volleyball. Senior Tai Bibbs signed to pla...
Athletes commit to their respective schools to play sports
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
October 5, 2016
Filed under Boys Basketball, Carousel, Fall Sports, Features, Girls Volleyball, Sports, Winter Sports
Playing sports in college can be challenging, but several student athletes who have committed to their sport from their respective schools are looking forward to the experience. Seniors Madison Kassaros, Tai Bibbs, and juniors Laura Katarzynski and Angelina Gromos all committed to play sports in ...
Coach inducted into hall of fame for past team achievement
By Kyle Paup, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2016
Filed under Carousel, Girls Basketball, News, Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Winter Sports
For a team accomplishment over 30 years ago, head girls basketball coach Kim Wallner is being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. While playing at North Central College in 1983, Wallner’s team won the division three NCAA national championship. She, along with the...
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