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2026-27 Northwest Herald girls wrestling preview capsules
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Northwest Herald girls wrestling preview: 5 to watch in 2026-27
Kendra Brooks
Kendra Brooks
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Kendra Brooks holds a Master’s in Environmental Science from Northern Illinois University and has dedicated her 4 years in journalism to covering environmental issues in the suburbs. She previously reported for Eco-Illini and is passionate about sustainability initiatives in the Naperville area.
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Annalee Aarseth, Crystal Lake Central co-op, sr., 120 poundsAarseth, the 2025 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestler of the Year, went 29-5 and placed fourth at state last season. A state finalist her sophomore year, Aarseth took second at the regional and sectional tournaments last season. Aarseth finished first in tournaments at Rockford East, Antioch, Hampshire and Naperville Central.Amelia Nidelea-Polanin, Hampshire, sr.
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, 125 poundsNidelea-Polanin was a state runner-up and was unbeaten until her loss to Kaneland’s Angelina Gochis in the state finals last season. She finished 25-1 and was a regional and sectional champion. She won tournaments at Rockford East, Rich Township and Hampshire. The senior went 37-3 and placed third at the state meet her sophomore year.Samantha Diehl, Hampshire, jr.
, 190 poundsDiehl was one of two Whip-Purs to earn state runner-up honors last season. Diehl contributed to Hampshire’s team state championship, the first team state title for either wrestling program
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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