08/26/2014, 2:30pm CDT
, By Jon Kerr | For Sun-Times Media | @prepspioneer
Vernon Hills’ athletic teams will play familiar North Suburban Conference opponents during the 2014-15 school year. Who the Cougars play after that is anybody’s guess.
East Aurora's Tim Young was named Outstanding Wrestler of the two-day FILA tournament in Akron, Ohio after posting six wins at 85 kilograms (187.25 pounds), capped by a tech fall win May 24 in the title match.
03/28/2014, 9:57pm CDT
, By Mike Clark | mclark@suntimes.com | @mikeclarkpreps
Mike Powell helped make Oak Park-River Forest one of the top wrestling programs in the country. But the coach, who was diagnosed with polymyositis five years ago, stepped down this month for a much-deserved break.
03/21/2014, 8:45am CDT
, By Staff Reports | For Sun-TImes Media | @HSCNewsNorth
Nationally known for his success despite battling polymyositis, Mike Powell has stepped down as Oak Park coach after the Huskies won the state championship earlier this month.
The 2013-2014 SouthtownStar All-Area Wrestling Team features the top Southland individual at each of the 14 weight classes, with two three-time state champions among those earning top position.
At a height of 5-5, Ronell Coleman isn't the prototypical Division I recruit, but one look at the the Simeon senior on the baseball diamond and it's evident why the infielder is heading to Vanderbilt.
