Bobby Narang

Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the Tribune.

Grace Booher learns she has to ‘trust myself.’ In the supersectional, she steps forward when Carmel needs her.

March 3, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Carmel's Grace Booher plays an integral role in a Class 4A supersectional while seemingly every other player struggles to hit shots or gets in foul trouble.

Carmel’s Ada Lindal steps into spotlight as Liv Johnson sits. Against Libertyville, her sister’s former team.

February 27, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Ada Lindal scores all of her points in the third quarter while Liv Johnson sits with foul trouble to help Carmel win a sectional title.

Peyton Hoffmann follows in sister’s footsteps to lead Grayslake Central. Back to sectional finals they go.

February 25, 2026 at 9:12 a.m.

Peyton Hoffmann has taken on the mantle once worn by her sister, Madison, and leads Grayslake Central back to its third straight sectional final.

Round Lake senior Riley Kongkaeow and her brother Grayson Kongkaeow, a volunteer assistant coach

Round Lake star Riley Kongkaeow’s brothers are in her corner. That ‘special experience’ continues at state.

February 24, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

Wrestling is a family affair for Round Lake's Riley Kongkaeow, who has qualified for the state meet. Her older brothers are her coaches.

Loyola’s Kai Calcutt returns to the top. Teammate Niko Odiotti gets there too. A loss fueled each of them.

March 2, 2026 at 7:29 a.m.

Loyola’s Kai Calcutt and Niko Odiotti use the disappointment of their losses in 2025 state championship matches to fuel them.

Antioch’s Owen Shea overcomes doubts, including his, to become 1 of 4 state champions from Lake County

February 22, 2026 at 9:29 a.m.

Despite a knee injury, Owen Shea joins Grayslake Central's Vincent DeMarco and Warren's Aaron Stewart and Caleb Noble as state champions.

Carmel's Josie Hartman, left, drives past Waukegan's Alliaya Cade during the Class 4A McHenry Regional championship game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (Ryan Rayburn / News-Sun)

Carmel’s Josie Hartman won’t play in college. ‘I think it’s my last run.’ So she makes sure that continues.

February 20, 2026 at 10:11 a.m.

Carmel senior guard Josie Hartman sends a strong message to her teammates, who respond with a win over Waukegan in a regional final.

After house fire, Deerfield’s state-bound Danny Martinez returns to mat with mission. ‘He doesn’t give up.’

February 18, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Wrestling success has taken on new meaning for Deerfield's Danny Martinez, whose family home burned in a fire last summer.

After surgeries on both knees, Addie Leonard is no longer ‘on a pitch count.’ Lake Zurich sees the difference.

February 18, 2026 at 6:26 a.m.

Addie Leonard, who returned from her second knee surgery in 11 months in December, continues to be a difference-maker for Lake Zurich in the regional semifinals.

ACL surgery can’t stop Grayslake Central’s William Lyle. Seven months later, he’s state-bound. ‘Mind-blowing.’

February 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Grayslake Central's William Lyle was determined not to miss his senior season. Back on the mat, he has qualified for the state meet.

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