The Interstate 8 Conference wrestling title runs through Rochelle . The Hubs have won each of the last three conference championships and seniors like Roman Villalobos, a returning IHSA state qualifier, intend to keep it that way.

“This group is almost like our football team,” said Villalobos, who led the Hubs to a 6-4 record and a trip to the Class 4A state playoffs this season. “A lot of younger guys are going to step up in their first varsity atmosphere. We have a lot of guys coming in fresh and we have to get them ready. This season, we’re working on getting better every day and being disciplined.”

Rochelle opened the 2025-26 wrestling season with its first practice on Nov. 10. The Hubs, who went 21-7 and 5-0 in the Interstate 8 last year, are replacing three state medalists includ

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