Daily Chronicle 2026-27 girls wrestling preview: Team-by-team capsules

DeKalb BarbsTop returners: Larisza Gomez-Guevara, so., 115; Kara Zimmerman, jr., 140; Monica Izaguirre, jr., 105Key newcomers: Divine McIntyre, fr., 170Worth noting: Gomez-Guevara took fourth at state at 105 pounds last year and is expected to move up a couple of weight classes. Zimmerman could make the biggest leap after a 32-13 season in which she qualified for state, finishing third at both regional and sectional. The Barbs lost the large senior class that established the girls program, but coach Connor Infelise said Izaguirre has been a strong leader this offseason and has put in a lot of extra work. He also has high hopes for McIntyre, who wrestled in the middle school program and has shown leadership and a strong work ethic. Infelise said it’s an exciting year for the program, which is scheduled to host the 41-team Barb City Invitational on Saturday. That’s the warm-up. At the end of the season, DeKalb is scheduled to host the IHSA state championships.Sycamore SpartansTop returne