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West Aurora Wrestling Produces Five State Qualifiers, Brown Wins Basketball Honor

West Aurora's Boys Wrestling team produced five state qualifiers while junior Travis Brown earned Upstate Eight Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors.

By Aurora Sport Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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West Aurora Wrestling Produces Five State Qualifiers, Brown Wins Basketball Honor
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West Aurora High School's Boys Wrestling team recently produced five state qualifiers, while junior Travis Brown was named Upstate Eight Boys Basketball Player of the Year. These results place the Blackhawks program in the spotlight within Aurora's high school athletics scene.

DuPage Valley Conference Programs

West Aurora High School competes in the DuPage Valley Conference and fields teams in basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, and flag football. Waubonsie Valley High School also participates in the same conference as a large public co-ed school with 2,718 students and Green, Gold and White colors. The shared conference setting allows direct comparisons among Aurora schools on the same schedule.

March 2026 Regional Results

In March 2026 Aurora Central Catholic's Girls Basketball team captured the IHSA 3A Regional Championship. Aurora Christian's Boys Basketball team secured its fourth Regional Championship in four years during the same period. These outcomes added to the record of local programs competing under IHSA rules.

Fall 2026 Registration Steps

East Aurora High School opened registration for Fall 2026 athletics and requires students to submit updated athletic physicals along with a Red Participation Card before any participation. The process applies across multiple sports and ensures compliance ahead of the new season.

West Aurora's recent wrestling qualifiers and the individual basketball honor provide concrete markers of current performance. Families and athletes preparing for upcoming seasons can review physical and card requirements at their respective schools to stay eligible. Additional details on conference schedules and IHSA regional events remain available through each school's athletics office.

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