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Szafraniec shines as South’s only female wrestler

Hana Ciric, Olivia Martini, Alysa Popa, staff writers
December 20, 2024

Listening to music, hyping herself up, and taking alone time while stretching are some of the pre-match rituals of South's only female wrestler: sophomore Nicole Szafraniec. Everyday, Szafraniec heads...

Team chemistry key in wrestling’s fight against adversity

Brady Blais and Charlie Mihelic
December 20, 2019

South’s wrestling team established itself as a family through last year’s successful season and, according to Head Coach Pat Castillo, this year looks to be no different. Castillo said the players...


Carryin'   Crecan:   Taking down a Fremd wrestler, junior Norbert Crecan attempts to gain a win for the South varsity wrestling team. The Titans won the match against the Fremd Vikings 37--36. Photo by Dany Herrera

Wrestling beats Trevians for first time in 30 years

Eric Peters, staff reporter
February 8, 2019

South’s varsity wrestling team finished the season with 18 dual meet wins, according to senior captain, Forrest Eriksson. In practice, Eriksson leads his teammates in stretching and practicing new moves...

TACKLING GENDER NORMS: Freshman Katie Pribyl sprints down the field on a kickoff against the St. Patrick’s Shamrocks (left). Pribyl lines up, readying against the snap count prior to a play against the Shamrocks (right). Priybl is the first female football player in the GBS program, according to football coach Matt Hoshaw.

Women compete in male-dominated sports

Emily Zimbler, Staff reporter
November 10, 2017

They might not be able to out-muscle their opponents, but they can outwit them. Currently, according to Timothy Cichowski, the GBS wrestling coach, women joining male dominated sports has been increasingly...

Preparing to take down his opponent, senior captain Ethan Bond, 132 pounds, wins against Bufflo Grove at the Regional tournament on Feb. 4. The team continues to improve each practice and meet and hopes to win a sectional title this Friday, Feb. 10, according to head coach Pat Castillo.

Men’s wrestling strives to improve for Sectionals

Danny Pauletto, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

Glenbrook South’s men’s wrestling team placed fifth at the IHSA Regionals on Feb. 4 and hopes to make it to IHSA Sectionals on Feb. 10. According to senior wrestler Daniel Provich, he is looking to...

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Junior Paul Jo goes head-to-head against a Waukegan wrestler on Jan. 16. Jo finished with an individual win (left). The men beat Waukegan with a final score of 51-24.

Men’s wrestling aims to overcome adversity, prepare for regionals

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

The varsity wrestling team has faced distractions, adversity, and tough losses,  according to head coach Tom Mietus. These setbacks, however, have not hindered the Titans as they aim to build on their...

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