Wrestling
Bulldogs host wrestling regional
While the Waterloo High School boys wrestling team tied a program record for wins this season, the bar is now being set higher for postseason glory. The Bulldogs have a…
Read More‘Dogs wrestling flexes at St. Charles
The Waterloo High School boys wrestling squad performed well at the St. Charles Invitational over the weekend, placing second out of 29 teams behind some impressive individual placings. Jaxson Mathenia…
Read MoreBulldogs top the podium
The Waterloo High School wrestling team competed in Mascoutah’s Dale Breckel Invitational in December, placing fifth out of 32 teams. Pictured, from left, are Bulldogs wrestlers Matthew Deutch and Drew…
Read MoreWrestling history at WHS
History was made Dec. 12 at Waterloo High School involving its wrestling program. The school hosted its first girls wrestling dual, with Waterloo taking on Granite City. Pictured, Waterloo’s Ava…
Read MoreStrong start for WHS wrestling
So far, so good this season for the Waterloo High School boys wrestling team. The Bulldogs are 11-2 on the season despite not being fully healthy. “(We’re) dealing with injuries…
Read MoreWHS wrestles in CM tourney
The Waterloo High School boys wrestling team placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Civic Memorial Tournament over the weekend, with two wrestlers winning their weight division. Matthew Deutch,…
Read MoreWinter Sports Preview now available
Pick up a copy of the Dec. 4 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for a preview of local high school winter sports teams. Our Winter Sports Preview includes Waterloo, Gibault,…
Read MoreWHS wrestling continues to grow
Following a record-setting season last winter, the Waterloo High School wrestling program is hungry for more. “Last year was a good year for us,” Waterloo head coach Chase Guercio said.…
Read MorePeterson an All-American again
The sixth ranked McKendree University men’s wrestling team finished its season recently at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Wichita, Kan., earning fourth place overall with 73 team points…
Read MoreState meet motivates Mathenia
While it wasn’t the outcome he desired, a freshman Waterloo High School wrestler had the opportunity to compete at state last week. Jaxson Mathenia began his IHSA Class 2A state…
Read MoreWHS wrestler heading to state
The Waterloo High School wrestling team sent seven members to the IHSA Class 2A Mahomet Sectional this past weekend. While only one Bulldogs wrestler qualified for state, even more history…
Read MoreSmith returning to state
The IHSA girls wrestling sectionals took place this past weekend, with Valmeyer’s Avery Smith competing in Peoria. Smith, who wrestles for Red Bud High School, placed third in the 125-pound…
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