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The Yorkville Wresting Club kicked off the season by giving back to its community, with over 80 wrestlers collecting clothing, toys, household items and food for Kendall County Food Pantry.
On Dec. 13, the Yorkville Wrestling Club competed in the Mad-Dog Open in Schaumburg. Hunter Janeczko stood out last weekend in his final match of the day with remarkable character as he competed against an opponent with autism. Of his own decision, Janeczko, with great respect and regard, made the match a success for himself and his fellow wrestler. He is a true winner with an even bigger heart, on and off the mat. Other first-place finishers were: Brody Page, Evan Trejo, Jack Ferguson, Daniel Kraus, Garrett Range, Dominic Recchia, Luke Zook, Ty Edwards, Ryder Janeczko, Colten Stevens, Andrew Johnson and Manny Cervantes
Sliver medal winner were: Zachary Roberts, Cameron Peach, Jackson Roberts, Kayden Kleckner, Nathan Kraus, Ben Leslie, Cole Ferguson, and Joe Roberts. Isaac Llamas and Kalik Villarreal finished third, as Logan Baggett, Brady Grayson, Cody Parker, Donncha Souza, Brady Cross, Brody Williams and Jackson Murphy all placed fourth.
On Dec. 6, the Yorkville Wrestling Club competed in the Pearl Harbor Open in Seneca and 15 of the 40 wrestlers entered took home trophies. First place: Manny Cervantes, Dominick Coronado, Ty Edwards, Jack Ferguson, Hunter Janeczko, Ryder Janeczko, Andrew Johnson, Kayden Kleckner, Daniel Kraus, Jackson Murphy, Cameron Peach, Garrett Range, Joe Roberts, Colton Stevens and Luke Zook. Second place: Nathan Kraus, Ben Leslie, Natasha Markoutsis, Brody Page, Evan Trejo, Caleb Williams, Dominic Recchia, Zachary Roberts, Brady Cross, Brody Williams and Nathan Craft worked hard but came up short of their trophies. Placing third were Cole Ferguson, Logan Baggett, Brady Grayson, Isaac Llamas and Cody Parker. Other top four finishes include: Colin Cox, Caden Heitz, Luke Chrisse, Nathan Markoutsis, Kalik Villarreal, Matteo Lavero, Jimmy Ramey, Andrew Molitor and Nicholas Markoutsis.