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Northwest Herald girls wrestling preview: 5 to watch in 2026-27
By Kendra Brooks
2026-27 Northwest Herald girls wrestling preview capsules
Anita Patel
Anita Patel
Sports Reporter · Naperville, IL
Anita Patel, a graduate of DePaul University, has over 8 years of experience covering high school athletics for various local publications. She has a deep passion for sports and youth development, often championing the stories of student-athletes making an impact in their communities.
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Fox Valley ConferenceBurlington CentralCoach: Jeff Richart (third season)Top returners: Lauren Jalowiecki, jr., 130Worth noting: Jalowiecki enters her third year as a varsity wrestler and has turned in a strong offseason. Central will have three girls competing this season. “We are only going to have a handful of athletes as we work through this rebuilding year, but Lauren has a lot of varsity experience and has taken on a leadership role within the team,” Central boys wrestling coach Andrew Brown said.
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Crystal Lake Central co-op (with Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake South and Prairie Ridge)Coach: Amy Saldivar-Castaneda (first season)Top returners: Annalee Aarseth, sr., 120Key newcomers: Annabelle Chapman, fr., 110; Callie Fillinger, fr., 105Worth noting: This is the team’s first year as an official co-op. Aarseth is a Northwest Herald All-Area first-team wrestler and three-time state qualifier who went 29-5 and medaled in fourth at the state tournament last season. Crystal Lak
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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