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Lincoln-Way West’s Max Herman operates in just one gear that always pushes forward.

Herman, a senior transfer from Texas, has grown accustomed this year to change and transition, which is also reflected in a wrestling style that has become both intuitive and dazzling.

“I like to wrestle free and just push the pace on people,” Herman said. “I always try to open up when I’m on offense. I think the best defense is offense.

“I did a great job of starting the match by moving my hands. I kept that up through the second and third periods.”

Herman indeed kept going Wednesday night, finishing off a 13-7 decision over Ethan Harvey at 165 pounds to spark the Warriors to a 46-24 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over host Lincoln-Way Central in N

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