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Kaneland junior Angelina Gochis never allows the past to interfere with her present state of mind.

Despite a remarkable performance her first two years, the 120-pound wrestler isn’t taking anything for granted. Not even after winning back-to-back state championships.

“I still get nervous before every match,” Gochis said. “But then I just think about my motivation and hard work I’ve put in. If I’m doing all of this stuff and putting in time, I always want to do well.”

And that desire hasn’t changed.

Gochis captured her second straight individual state title with a win by technical fall over Crystal Lake South’s Annalee Aarseth in the 110-pound championship match last season.

Finishing with a 37-0 record against girls, Gochis also led th

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