State Wrestling: Rocky's Marquez wins state title


Rock Island wrestler Andrew Marquez
CHAMPAIGN - Rock Island's Andrew Marquez celebrates his victory over Crystal Lake Central's Cayden Parks after their Class 2A 190-pound title match at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals. Marquez dominated Parks on his way to a 9-2 decision on his way to the top of the podium Saturday evening. To make it to the title bout, the senior defeated Mt. Vernon's Mason Randall (34-12), Jack Paris (9-5) from Fenwick, and Niles Notre Dame senior Jim Amatore (36-10).

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Recipe | Warm and wonderful, Pastrami-Spiced Veal Burgers


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NAPSI - Whether you are feeding your family or entertaining guests, a delightful way to keep things cosy yet special during the cold weather season is with a delicious dish such as this one, made with Trusted Veal from Europe.

Pastrami-Spiced Veal Burgers

Yield: 6 servings

12 slices Smoked Gouda, sliced thinly
2 cups Sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 oz Fresh breadcrumbs
4 oz Milk
2 tsp Salt
2 lbs Ground veal
2 tsp Black peppercorns
2 tsp Coriander seeds
1/2tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Sweet paprika
1 tsp Onion powder
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Brown sugar
1/2 cup Whole grain mustard

How to make it

Place the breadcrumbs, milk, and salt in a bowl and soak the breadcrumbs until softened. Mix the veal with the breadcrumb mixture and combine to form six patties. Toast the peppercorns, coriander, and mustard seeds in a dry pan. Let cool and grind them with the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Coat the burgers with the spice mixture. Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Grill the burgers to desired doneness but at least 71°C (160°F) for food safety, adding a slice or two of cheese to each burger towards the end, to slightly melt. Spread the bottom of the bun with the mayonnaise, and top with whole grain mustard. Place the burger on the bottom, top with sauerkraut, and top with the bun.

As easy to make as they are enjoyable to eat, one reason these burgers are better is that they're made with genuine European veal. Desired for its light color and delicate taste and texture, European veal has long been held in high regard among chefs around the world. What's more, European Union (EU) Legislation means high animal welfare standards are practised and enforced so consumers worldwide can feel confident about Trusted Veal from Europe, considered simply the best in taste and tradition.Â

Fortunately, a wide selection of high-quality European veal is available throughout Canada. Ask your local retailer for European veal.

Learn More
For further facts about enjoying and purchasing Trusted Veal from Europe plus terrific recipes, visit www.trustedveal.com.

More Ways to Keep Cosy
In addition to cooking a comforting meal, there are other ways to keep your spirits up when the thermometer falls.

1. Exercise your option to keep moving. Try hot yoga. Or embrace the cold and go out and ski, skate or build a snowman. You’ll warm up while you’re out and appreciate the heat indoors even more.

2. Love a lamp. If the dark days get you down, an LED full-spectrum light may cheer you up as well as warm you up.



Photo Gallery | Spartans' Emmitt Holt state title run halted


SJO Emmitt Holt
Champaign - St. Joseph-Ogden's Emmitt Hold wrestles Dakota's Brandon White during their Class 1A 106-pound wrestleback at the 2024 IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals on Thursday. Holt gave his all but came up short 5-3. The senior closed his last year as Spartan wrestler with a 37-6 record. Below are more photos from the final match of his prep career.

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Unity's Eastin wins state wrestling title


Unity's Hunter Eastin is declared winner after his 5-2 win over St. Thomas More's Brody Cuppernell. See more championship match photos below.

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CHAMPAIGN - Unity's 190-pounder Hunter Eastin finished the season with 47-6 record and the Class 1A state title last Saturday. He was one of three medalists from Unity's six state finalists.

The junior went 4-0 at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals, beating Frankfort's Conner Henson (39-12) in the first round with first period pin and pinned Lena-Winslow-Stockton's Jeremiah Luke in third period. Down 1-2 at the end of the first period in his next match against Kaden Tidwell, Eastin rallied back to secured a spot in the Saturday finals with his win over the Vandalian with a 37-11 record via an 8-3 decision.

In championship match against St. Thomas More's Brody Cuppernell (35-4), Eastin trailed in the third period 1-0. On the command to start the final period, Eastin tied up the score with an escape. A minute later, he scored on a takedown and a near-fall three second later, going up 5-1. With two seconds left on the clock, Cuppernell was awarded one point for another escape, ending the match at 5-2.


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