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Sophomore Jaxon Penovich stands in first place on the podium on Feb. 16. Holding the IHSA bracket in hand, Penovich lays claim to his outstanding 47-3 season — an improvement from his freshman year where he finished in fifth place at state with a record of 41-5.

Penovich wins IHSA wrestling championship; third wrestler to win in Prospect history

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Cheif February 28, 2024

After beating Loyola wrestler Quinn Herbert for the third time, sophomore Jaxon Penovich clinched the first state title for boys’ wrestling since 2017 — a record previously held by Matt Wroblewski...

On February 3, 2024 junior Viola Pianetto and junior Elanie Taboada placed 2nd (Pianetto) and 4th (Taboada) at IHSA Girls Wrestling Regionals, qualifying them both for the upcoming sectional.

Girls wrestling makes history at regionals

Stella Palm, Managing Editor February 6, 2024

On February 3, 2024 at IHSA Girls Wrestling Regionals juniors Viola Pianetto and Elanie Taboada qualified for the IHSA Girls Wrestling Sectional at Shamburg. With Pianetto placing 2nd at 130 lbs and Taboada...

Wrestling sends five individuals to State, preps for team Sectionals

Wrestling sends five individuals to State, preps for team Sectionals

Jake Terpins February 20, 2020

As Prospect wins Regionals for the sixth time in the past seven years, they finish with nine Sectional qualifiers including Will Baysinger, Marcus Santos, Lennon Steinkuehler, Damien Puma, Jack Milos,...

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Wrestling falls to two undefeated opponents

Alyssa Schulz, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2019

Image is from a 61-16 win against Hersey High School at Prospect on Dec. 6. The wrestling team lost to Barrington 46-21 and Schaumburg 37-31 on Dec. 5. Both Schaumburg and Barrington remain undefeated...

Wrestling Wins MSL East, places third in conference meet

Wrestling Wins MSL East, places third in conference meet

January 29, 2019

By Wyatt Dojutrek, associate online editor-in-chief In his nine years as head varsity wrestling coach, Tom Whalen knew that this program had what it takes to continually compete for the MSL East title...

Wroblewski wins state championship for wrestling

Wroblewski wins state championship for wrestling

February 21, 2017

By Wyatt Dojutrek, online sports editor Senior Matt Wroblewski joined an elite club, as he became the second wrestler in program history to win a state championship. Wroblewski defeated Diata Drayton of...

Wrestling earns first ever state berth

February 26, 2015

By Ryan Molini Sports Editor On Feb. 24, the varsity wrestling team made program history as they qualified for the team state finals against seven of the state's top teams. Prospect wrestling is proud...

Wrestling: back-to-back regional champions

February 11, 2015

By Molly Mueller, Executive Online Sports Editor  On Saturday, February 7, Prospect’s wrestling team won their regional meet at Glenbrook South High School with a score of 210.5, compared to runner-up...

Boys' wrestling wins MSL East, regionals

February 16, 2014

By Molly Mueller Sports Editor  Prospect’s wrestling team began the post-season competitions with a Mid-Suburban League East title along with the regional championship. According to head coach Tom Whalen,...

Wrestling ready to tackle season

November 14, 2012

By Brian Park Executive In-Depth Editor| Looking forward to winning the regional and division championship, the boys wrestling team is ready to kick off the season, back with a well-rounded group with...

Athlete of the Week: Mike Etchingham

December 16, 2011

By Jack Mathews Executive Sports EditorSenior Mike Etchingham has a total record of 11-4 this season as of 12/15.  On Saturday he finished in third place at the Dick Mudge tournament held at Prospect...

Wrestling starts strong in Stevenson Quad

November 28, 2010

By Jenna Mastrolonardo Features Editor The Knights' varsity wrestling team suited up for the season opening invitational meet hosted by Stevenson High School on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Hoffman Estates and...

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