Hononegah shines across NIC‑10: a winter of All‑Conference excellence

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years covering Hononegah athletics, it’s this: when the winter winds start whipping, the Indians heat up. The 2025‑26 winter season was no exception, as Hononegah High School once again stamped its mark across the NIC‑10 All‑Conference selections. From the lanes to the mats, from the pool to the hardwood, Hononegah athletes delivered performances worthy of recognition—and the conference took notice.

Boys Basketball

Hononegah placed one standout on the NIC‑10 First Team: Oba Fasalojo (Senior), whose senior leadership and two‑way play helped guide the Indians to a strong 14‑5 conference finish and 25-7 overall.

Boys Bowling

The boys bowling program continued its tradition of excellence (winning the State crown), placing three athletes on the First Team and one on Special Mention.

First Team All‑Conference

• Tyson Williamson (Junior) – The NIC 10 conference MVP is a leader that showed the way for the young talented Indians to capture the NIC 10 and state crows in 2025-2026
• Ian Scharre (Freshman) – A freshman phenom already competing like a seasoned veteran. Your 2025-2026 State Individual Bowling State Champion.
• Jacob Dirkx (Junior) – A steady, reliable anchor in the lineup.
• Dean Martins (Freshman) – Another freshman whose poise belied his age.

Special Mention

• Lucas Wheeler (Senior) – A senior whose leadership and consistency earned him recognition.

Boys Swimming

Few programs in the NIC‑10 matched the depth of Hononegah’s boys swim team this winter.

First Team All‑Conference

• Bryson Beck (Junior)
• Gael Bronson (Senior)
• Jacob Duval (Junior)
• Nikolai Filimonov (Freshman)
• Dan Parsonage (Sophomore)
• Geoffrey Roth (Senior)
• Joshua Solverson (Junior)
• Henry Winter (Senior)

Special Mention

• Harrison West (Jr.) – A rising upperclassman.

Boys Wrestling

Hononegah wrestling once again proved why it’s one of the most respected programs in the state of Illinois. The Indians not only claimed the Conference MVW—Brody Sendele (Junior)—but also placed seven wrestlers on the First Team and three on Special Mention.

First Team All‑Conference

• Bruno Cassioppi (Junior)
• Rocco Cassioppi (Junior) - 2x State Champion. 150 lb Champion 2025-2026
• Kristian Declercq (Junior)
• Logan Harris (Sophomore)
• Evan Musil (Junior)
• Jackson Olson (Senior)
• Brody Sendele (Junior) – The conference’s Most Valuable Wrestler. 175 lb State Champion 2025-2026.

Special Mention

• Isaiah Martinez (Sophomore)
• Alex Pecino‑Martin (Junior)
• Jace Scribner (Freshman) – Though listed under East, Hononegah’s depth remains unmatched.

Cheer

Hononegah cheer placed five athletes on the First Team and one on Special Mention, showcasing the program’s strength and technical precision.

First Team All‑Conference

• Haven Schmidt (Senior)
• Alayna Markert (Junior)
• Hazel Sackmaster (Junior)
• Hailee Jarrett (Junior)
• Addison Geiken (Sophomore)

Special Mention

• Madelyn Jackson (Sophomore)

Girls Bowling

Hononegah earned two First Team selections and two Special Mentions.

First Team All‑Conference

• Riley Flaningam (Junior)
• Samantha Kallstrom (Junior)

Special Mention

• Addison Brien (Junior)
• Abigail Lawson (Sophomore)

Girls Wrestling

Hononegah’s girls wrestling program continued its rapid rise.

• Kali DeClercq (Freshman)
• Bella Castelli (Sophomore)
• Linda Villa‑Pioquinto (Junior)

A Winter to Remember

From freshmen phenoms to seasoned seniors, Hononegah’s winter athletes delivered a season that won’t soon be forgotten. Their names now etched into NIC‑10 history, these young men and women have once again shown what it means to wear purple and gold with pride.