Dec. 5-11, 2018
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Sports 11 SCOREBOARD 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL Woodstock Q Nov. 27 Woodstock beat Harvard 44-30. Emma Brand led the Streaks with 17 points and six rebounds. Kamryn Bogott had eight points including two 3s.
Wrestlers hit the mats for new season Staff Report THE INDEPENDENT
Wrestlers from Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock High
School, and Woodstock North High School dig in for a new season. Young talent, new coaches, and updated uniforms are among the changes this year.
e coaches have provided a brief preview of their teams by responding to email questions. eir comments follow.
WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
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Junior forward Emma Brand rips down a rebound against Harvard. Q Nov. 30 Woodstock fell to RichmondBurton 41-27.
Woodstock North
Q Nov. 28 Woodstock North defeated Genoa-Kingston 68-46. Q Nov. 30 Woodstock North lost to Marengo 49-33. Q Dec. 1 Woodstock North beat North Boone 53-35.
Marian Central
Q Nov. 30 Marian Central defeated Joliet Catholic 48-39.
Head Coach: Ches Dougherty Assistant Coaches: Pat Grisolia, Kevin Zange No. on varsity roster: 15 Top returning athletes: Clayton Grisolia (JR) 113-lb., Will Conlon (JR) 138-lb., Cooper Adams(SO) 145-lb., Jerred Grell(JR) 182-lb. Promising varsity new-comers: Caleb Sciame(FR) 106-lb., Max Hodory(FR) 120-lb., Harrison Saville(JR) 126-lb., Alex Zange (SO)152-lb., Israel Arellano (SR) 170lb., Gavin Loiselle 220-lb. Goals this year: “ To fill out the 14 weight classes by Christmas and qualify three athletes for Individual state in Champaign,” Dougherty said. Challenges: “We have a strong freshman class that overlap talent in many weight classes and a small senior class of experienced wrestlers,” Douherty said. “Filling in a couple of our middle weights will be tough, and constant adjustments will be made each week.” New this year: “Coaches Pat Grisolia and Kevin Zange join the team with vast coaching and wrestling expertise,” Dougherty said. “ anks to the Woodstock Blue Streaks Backers Club, we received all new custom singlets this year. To better keep accurate stats and give
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Noe Arellano faces an opponent Dec. 1 in the Richmond-Burton Dubois Tournament. the coaching staff and athletes an advantage, we purchased the cutting edge wrestling software Matboss to aid in training through in-depth reviews of each match. “We start a great year with several returning experienced middle- and lower-class wrestlers and an influx of raw freshman talent. It’s far from a rebuilding year, but the team is poised for huge growth as we will graduate only two of the starting varsity squad this year. “Look for a solid uphill climb from some talented and hard-working young men.”
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Senior Amber Reynolds drives against Joliet Catholic Nov. 30.
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Head Coach: Dave Silva Assistant Coaches: Tony Randazzo, Andy Randazzo, Jim Herff, Will Gaddy and Lance Shelton No. on varsity roster: 14 Josh Glover (FR) 106-lb.; Elon Rodriguez (SO) 113lb.; Jack Harman (JR) 120lb.; Scott Burke (SO) 126-lb.; Daniel Valeria (JR) 132-lb.; Bryce Shelton (SO) 138-lb.; Hugh Holian (SO) 145-lb.;
Kaden Randazzo (SO) 152-lb.; Dylan Connell (SO) 160-lb.; Joey Fitzgerald (SR) 170-lb.; Cade Bokowy/Lou Gaddy 182lb.; Joey Pawlak (JR) 195-lb.; Mason Schwalbach (SO) 220lb.; or Paglialong (SR) HWT Top returning athletes: Harman, Shelton and Valeria are returning state qualifiers, and Connell is a returning state champion. Rodriguez,Randazzo and Paglialong are returning sectional qualifiers Goals: “We as a team expect to compete strongly for a state title this season,” Tony Randazzo said.
WOODSTOCK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL .
Head Coach: Tim Creighton Assistant Coaches: Buck Reidinger, Eric Hunt No. on varsity roster: 14 Top returning athletes: Carter Miller, Isaiah Vela and Eddie Flores Promising varsity newcomers: Henry Goetz, Sean Jaco Goals this year: “Our goal is to compete for [the Kishwaukee River Conference] title and qualify multiple wrestlers to IHSA state finals,” Creighton said. Challenges: A very young team.