St. Charles East lost one dual meet during the regular season, a singular statistic that's among many reasons the team enters this weekend's 3A Glenbard North Regional with lofty aspirations.

So what if the host Panthers bring a streak of 12 consecutive regional titles into competition? The Saints have been tangling with – and topping – tough opposition throughout the season, even in their own mat room.

"The room's intensity has definitely changed, you know," junior 132-pounder Isaiah Vela said. "We're switching up partners a lot, coach [Jason Potter] is pushing us for everything we've got, and it's ended up working for us."