They scored with 10 seconds left, but the 2-point conversion fell just short and defending state champion Byron bows out in the second round.

Hononegah ties a NIC-10 wrestling record with 12 finalists, and proves it's back with 8 champs and a dominant conference-title-clinching win.

Led by Hononegah's eight-person run, here are all 30 of the Rockford-area wrestlers that advanced to the IHSA state tourney.

Hononegah’s Brian Little Jr. (8) intercepts the ball in the end zone during a game against Boylan Catholic on Friday, October. 11, 2024, at Hononegah High School ...