Category: South Wilmington

Varsity Girls Basketball Results

 February 14, 2025

Feb 13 GSW vs Illinois Lutheran GSW varsity girls defeated Illinois Lutheran 53-38. Points Maddie Simms 17 points Maya Cacello 12 points Grace Olsen 11 points Madison Wright 9 points We finished the regular season at 7-23. We play on…

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2025 River Valley Conference Scholastic Tournament, Tri-Point High School Defeats Illinois Lutheran 

 February 13, 2025

At the 2025 River Valley Conference Scholastic Tournament, held February 8 at Donovan High School, Tri-Point High School defeated Illinois Lutheran to take the first place trophy. First Team All-Conference from L-R are:  Roman Faletti, Gardner-South Wilmington, Sean Reposa, Illinois…

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GSWB Sports Results

 February 7, 2025

Feb 6 The Tigers battled Bourbonnais St. George in the Regional Championship game.   GSWB struggled to get any baskets to fall in the first half and the Tigers would find themselves behind at the half 10-17.  The Tigers would cut…

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Obituary – Kevin J. Kociss, Gardner

 November 21, 2024

Kevin J. Kociss, 69 of Gardner, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Morris, Illinois. Born January 9, 1955 in Morris, Kevin John was a son of John and Marilyn (Hansen) Kociss. He was raised and educated in Gardner and…

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For First Time in School History, Trojans Advance to Round 3 of IHSA Football Playoffs

 November 11, 2024

The Dwight GSW varsity football team hosted Elmwood Brimfield for the 2nd round of the IHSA 2A football playoffs on Saturday, November 9. It was a defensive battle with neither side giving up much, but the Trojans were able to…

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Dwight/GSW Trojans Remain Undefeated – 3 – 0

 September 14, 2024

  September 13 – The Dwight Trojan Football Team notched their third victory of the season by soundly defeating the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers by a score of 46 – 0 Friday night in Aurora. The Trojans opened the scoring…

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Obituary – Michael Harry Wollgast, Sanford, North Carolina

 September 12, 2024

Michael Harry Wollgast, 43, of Sanford, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 9-11 am, with Mass following, at  St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 165 E. Rice Road,…

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Obituary – Raymond Louis Serena, Gardner

 August 26, 2024

Raymond Louis Serena, 85, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Joliet, IL. Born on September 7th, 1938, in South Wilmington, IL, he was a member of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church. Ray is survived by his wife Mary Lou, children;…

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Obituary – Lester William Rury, South Wilmington

 June 28, 2024

Lester William Rury, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home in South Wilmington, IL. Lester was born on May 13, 1941 in Sparta, IL to his parents Marby and Paul Rury….

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Obituary – Richard L. Lenzie, Union, Missouri

 June 17, 2024

Richard L. Lenzie, 85, of Union, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Richard Louis Lenzie was born January 30, 1939 to Charles and Dorothy (Fritz) Lenzie in South Wilmington, IL. Richard grew up…

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GSW Varsity Softball – Regional Semi-Final May 14

 May 16, 2024

  Recap March 15 Panthers fell 9-3 to Streator Woodland in Fridays game. Maddie Simms was a force at the plate not getting out a single time. She went 2-2 with a triple, a walk, and a run scored. Makaila…

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600th Career Win for Jerry McDowell!

 May 7, 2024

Dwight baseball coach Jerry McDowell picked up win number 600 after the Dwight Trojans defeated Streator Woodland  8–5 .  McDowell is pictured here with longtime friend / coach Brett Lardi. Jerry McDowell (right) and Brett Lardi.

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Obituary – Unetta Jirus, East Brooklyn

 May 6, 2024

Unetta Jirus Age 96 of East Brooklyn, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at The ARC of Dwight. Born on March 23, 1928, Unetta Marie was a daughter of Richard and Marie (Wood) Golding. She spent her…

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Gardner Village Board – March 25, 2024

 March 27, 2024

Gardner Village Board March 25, 2024 By Don Phillips Gardner village board met in regular session Monday evening, opening their business with the approval of the March 11 minutes, payment of the bills, and approval of the Treasurer’s report. The…

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GSWB VOLLEYBALL – FINAL RESULTS

 March 6, 2024

  March 5 Last night the 8th VB season ended with a loss to St. George in regionals. Callie Robison had 1 ace and 2 kills. Olivia Buck had 2 aces and 3 digs. Sienna Burke had 1 kill. Kaitlynn…

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Braidwood Knights of Columbus Presents Check to GSW High School

 March 5, 2024

Mr. William Pohl, from the Braidwood Knights of Columbus Council #1574, presented a generous check to the GSW High School Special Education Program.  Each year, money collected from the Tootsie Roll Fund Drive is donated to local area schools for…

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Gardner South Wilmington High School Math Team is a Dynasty! 

 March 1, 2024

Gardner South Wilmington High School Math Team Dynasty!  Light the V for the GSW Math Team! The team won the RVC Conference Meet for the 11th consecutive year! Aiden Himes and Kaden Cavaness placed 1st for their oral presentation on…

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THE GARDNER AREA BAND TO PERFORM IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA AND SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

 January 24, 2024

THE GARDNER AREA BAND TO PERFORM IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA AND SAVANNAH, GEORGIA The Gardner Area Band has been selected to represent Illinois in the Spoleto Arts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina and the National Festival of the States in…

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Congratulations GSW High School 2024 Homecoming King and Queen (Photo by Shayla Loring Photography)

 January 19, 2024

Congratulations to the Gardner – South Wilmington High School 2024 Homecoming King and Queen: Sam Tramutolo & Ava Brassard.  Sam is the son of Steve and Andrea Tramutolo of South Wilmington and Ava is the daughter of Mike and Alicia Brassard…

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TESS BROOKS CROWNED 2023 GRUNDY COUNTY CORN FESTIVAL QUEEN

 September 28, 2023

Congratulations TESS BROOKS as she was crowned the GSW Queen and also was named the 2023 Grundy County Corn Festival Queen!  All four Junior reps for Gardner-South Wilmington High School (Tess Brooks, Kendall Huston, Maya Cacello and Grace Olsen) will be in…

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GSWB Boys Baseball Take Regional Championship

 September 19, 2023

9/18 – Regional Championship @ Grant Park MVK 0 @ GSWB 11 (5 Innings) Entering the biggest game of the year, GSWB handed the ball to their ‘ace,” Caden Christensen.  A lead-off single for MVK followed by 2 stolen bases followed…

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GSWB Cross Country – 9/15/23

 September 18, 2023

9/15/23 Saunemin Meet Results The GSWB Cross Country Team competed in Saunemin’s 5 Mile Creek Invitational on September 15th. Four separate races were ran and the Tigers were able to come home with a handful of medals. Leah Oslen was…

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GSW Grundy County Corn Festival Queen Candidates

 September 11, 2023

Congratulations to the following GSW High School Juniors – (pictured left to right) Maya Cacello, Grace Olsen, Tess Brooks and Kendall Huston.  They were chosen by their Junior Class to represent GSW as the Grundy County Corn Festival Queen Candidates. There will…

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GSWB A Softball – Aug 30

 September 1, 2023

Aug 31 On August 31 the Lions lost to Coal City 8-9, but we still feel they deserve to be recognized! They played hard and fought until the very end with trying to score and come back. The girls had…

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Obituary – Donald Lardi, South Wilmington

 August 30, 2023

Donald Lardi Age 83, of South Wilmington, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.  Born on October 11, 1939 in South Wilmington to the late Armand “Shorty” and Mary…

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Obituary – Elaine G. Joyce (nee Menozzi)

 July 28, 2023

Elaine G. Joyce (nee Menozzi) Elaine G. Joyce, 93, of South Wilmington, IL passed away July 27, 2023 at Morris Hospital.  Born August 7, 1929 in South Wilmington to Romeo (Dick) and Loretta (nee Burla) Menozzi.  She graduated from Gardner-…

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GSW Students Headed to State Fishing Tournament

 May 16, 2023

Gardner South Wilmington High School Bass Fishing Team members Cole Hampson and Grace Olsen will be headed to Carlyle Lake to compete in the State Fishing Tournament on Friday and Saturday May 19 & 20.

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Obituary – Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex)

 April 13, 2023

Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex), Gardner Barbara Susan Bexson, 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.  Born May 14, 1947 in Lockport, IL to the late Fred and…

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Obituary – Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), South Wilmington

 March 29, 2023

Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi) Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), age 80, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home.  Born January 8, 1943 in Joliet, IL to the late Armando Raymond and Mary…

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Obituary – Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna)

 March 13, 2023

Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna) Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna), 97, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully, Friday, March 10, 2023 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Dwight, IL. Born September 27, 1925 to the late Peter and Effie…

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GSW Pantherette Spiritine – 2nd Place Grand Champion Award in A Division

 February 13, 2023

The GSW Pantherette Spiritine competed at the IDTA (Illinois Drill Team Association) State Contest February 11th in Springfield, IL. The team had two amazing performances that were the strongest we have seen all season. Overall, they placed 2nd in A…

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