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2026 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year: Hampshire’s Matt Todd

Hampshire's Matt Todd, whose Whip-Purs brought home four state medals and won McHenry County's first team state girls wrestling championship, is the 2026 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year.

By Russ Hodges●

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestler of the Year: Huntley’s Janiah Slaughter

Huntley senior Janiah Slaughter, who went 37-2 and became the first girls wrestler in McHenry County to win an IHSA individual state championship, is the 2026 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestler of the Year.

By Russ Hodges●

Photos: NIU introduces new men’s basketball head coach Matt Majkrzak

Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman and Vice President/Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sean Frazier, introduced NIU’s new head men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak at a press conference today in the Convocation Center at NIU in DeKalb.

By Mark Busch ●

Elijah, Malachi Bell to join dad at Marian Central

Elijah and Malachi Bell are on the move after earning All-Fox Valley Conference honors for Jacobs' basketball team this winter. The brothers plan to transfer to Marian Central, where they will play for their dad, Lafeyette, who's the boys head coach.

By Joe Aguilar●

Steve Raethz steps down after 27 seasons as Huntley girls basketball coach

Huntley girls basketball coach Steve Raethz is stepping down after 27 seasons and 505 career wins with the Red Raiders.

By Alex Kantecki●