The CHIEF February 2025

PTHS Wrestlers Qualify for State

We have never had IHSA State qualifiers for girls before and this year we have done it! Freshman Jocelyn Cobix, 125lbs, and senior Alix Robinson, 155lbs, make it to State in Bloomington Feb 28-Mar 1 at Grossinger Arena. Cobix ended up getting 2nd at Sectionals losing to the returning State Champion. Robinson got 4th, but had probably the most exciting bracket because in the Blood-round she had to wrestle an athlete she has lost to three times prior that was also our Regional Champion. Robinson ended up beating her 6-1 to advance to State. Another very exciting moment on the Boys side was freshman Lucas Maier, 157lbs, getting 2nd at Sectionals and advancing to State! Maier had to wrestle the #5 ranked wrestler in the state in the quarter finals and ended up beating him, moving on to the Semis. He then had to wrestle a returning stage qualifier, and in the 2nd period while he was losing he got his eye cut open. After wrapping his head, he ended up coming out on top and securing his spot to head to State. Maier was the only freshman at his weight class this weekend and stayed positive while having to rematch to wrestlers that pinned him prior in the season.

Our athletes endured black eyes and cuts to make it to State and it truly shows what the PTHS culture is about.

New Teacher Report: Ms. Pribyl By Nevaeh Lee

Ms. Pribyl grew up in Algonquin, IL, and Marengo, IL. When asked for her biggest inspirations she named her mom and Heather Christenson. As for what made her want to be a special education teacher, she said, “I always wanted to be a teacher but in middle school I had a reading teacher who solidified that career choice for me. I wanted to be able to make an impact on students the way she did to me. In high school I volunteered in the special education department and absolutely adored all of the kids-they made me want to be a special education teacher.” In her free time, she enjoys playing with her rescue dog, reading, playing games, and spending time outside. She attended Illinois State University and majored in Special Education. Ms. Pribyl doesn’t have a famous quote that she loves but something that her coaches in high school told her, “You will continue to grow, with or without the people you expected to be there.” Let’s all give a warm welcome to Ms. Pribyl!