Elgin's Richie Santana (left) pressures Batavia's Mickey Watson on his way to the Upstate Eight title at 195 pounds Saturday. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Bartlett's Jake Dary (left) tries to stop Metea Valley's Sam Elston's escape attempt in their 145-pound match at the Upstate Eight meet Saturday in Batavia. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Waubonsie Valley's Jimmy Davis (right) escapes St. Charles East's Isaiah Vela in their 132-pound championship match Saturday in the Upstate Eight meet at Batavia. Vela won 9-7. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
South Elgin's Josh Menendez hugs his relative Caleb Menendez after winning their 132-pound match at the Upstate Eight meet Saturday in Batavia. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Since winning a state title last year, Bartlett’s Sal Annoreno has carried a proverbial target on his back throughout his senior season of wrestling. Nobody was able to hit that target at this year’s Upstate Eight Conference meet, as Annoreno won his third UEC title …