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@dgs_football

[Jack Neumann @FBCoachNeumann]

What can you expect from our camps?

☑️ Witness championship development and culture
☑️ Opportunity to compete & get evaluated
☑️ Build relationships & experience elite facilities

Don’t believe me? Come see it for yourself!!

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[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
Nate Thurston 2028
Hit Dogs Illinois

Fastball
Sits 77-78, Max 80
Spin Rate 1650-1850

Breaking Ball
63-66
Spin Rate 1400-1600

https://t.co/Tw7qpoVTiJ

[DGS_Wrestling @DGS_Wrestling]

Mustangs battled at Illinois Second Chance Qualifier! Jadon Dinwiddie (138) punched his Fargo ticket with a 2nd-place finish in Jr. Greco. Chris Cali (215) and Nate Miller-Sanchez (144) placed 4th in Jr. & 16U Greco. Shoutout to Ronald Lepic & Cameron Lozano for competing 16U FS.

[Jeremiah Ruben Gant @jeremiahgant01]

Honored to be ranked #15 WR and #74 overall in Illinois in the Class of 2029 by Prep Redzone. Thankful for the recognition. Back to work. @PrepRedzoneIL @scottybscout #AGTG

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
James Sobkowiak 2028
Hit Dogs Illinois
93.1 Exit Velocity
Single

https://t.co/QsDAg49Zoa

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
Nate Thurston 2028
Hit Dogs Illinois
92.4 Exit Velocity
2 RBI Double

https://t.co/Tw7qpoVTiJ

[DGS Girls Distance @DGSCC]

Karen Boakye takes care of business and wins her first state title in the Triple Jump! She finished 6th as a freshman, 4th as a junior, and 1st as a senior! We are so proud of her! @DGSSports

[Mr. Brett Wolf @DGSCoachWolf]

Congrats to the freshman mustangs on an outstanding season! 25-5 in A games, 6-5 B. UNDEFEATED in conference play at the freshman level for the first time in 9 seasons, congrats boys! @DgsBaseball

[DGS Track & Field @DGSouthTF]

🚨Qualifying in the 200m
Tayshaun Austin

#canyoumoveyourbangs

[Lockport Porter Baseball @PorterBaseball]

Congratulations to Adam Kozak on being named Lockport’s @DISW219 award winner this year! Great work Kozy!

Thank you so much to the Bajenski family and Do it Stevie’s Way Foundation for including us in another excellent tournament! #TheresOnly1Way #HaveADay #KeepGrindin

[Forest Kevin Bates @ForestbatesF5]

195lbs RB c/27 270lbs bench/545lbs deadlift/405lbs squat

[DGS Athletics @DGSSports]

🥇 STATE CHAMPION ALERT 🥇

Congratulations to Karen Boakye on bringing home the GOLD and capturing the IHSA Triple Jump State Championship title! What an incredible accomplishment and a historic performance on the biggest stage!

Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off — Mustang Country is proud! 💙🩵🐴 #StateChampion #IHSAState #TripleJump #MustangPride

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

From LWE:

No. 4 @PorterBaseball is chipping away in T3.

OF Adam Kozak (2026; Lewis) with a single up the middle 👇, while another crosses on a wild pitch.

Still in T3:
No. 3 LWE: 4
No. 4 Lockport: 3

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
Easton Woods 2030
AI9 Baseball
85.2 Exit Velocity
Home Run

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[Nick Majchrowicz @NickMajchrowicz]

Thank you @CoachGravier and @gvsufootball for the camp invite. Can’t wait to get out there and compete!!
#TopTalent #CCFStar
@COACHCOLEFB81 @CCFRecruiting
@sixstarfootball @EDGYTIM
@CoachBigPete @DGS_Football @DGSSports @Coach_DeinCCF

[Jake Mytys @JakeMytys]

Excited and thankful to receive an invite to North Dakota State’s camp this summer! Looking forward to getting up to Fargo and competing with the Bison staff. @DavidWienke15 @NDSUfootball @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @CoachTimNDSU @CoachGrantOlson @MisterLilly @CoachSamOjuri22

[Jake Mytys @JakeMytys]

Appreciate the invite to Western Michigan’s camp this summer! Looking forward to competing and getting after it with the staff. @EDGYTIM @RyanBrowne05 @WMU_Football @CoachLT_WMU @EthanBrenesFB @CamAllenFB @GreerMartini48 @PrepRedzone @DeepDishFB

[Jake Mytys @JakeMytys]

Had a great time competing at the Western Burbs Showcase today. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with coaches and compete alongside athletes from different schools. Excited for what’s ahead. 💪
@EDGYTIM @marianosori_ @Coach_AHiggins @DavidWienke15 @CoachKaneBoiler

[DGS Athletics @DGSSports]

🚨 RECORD BREAKER ALERT 🚨

History made by Mustang standout Karen Boakye! 💙🤍

Karen shattered both the Downers Grove South School Record AND the West Suburban Conference Record in the Triple Jump with an incredible leap of 12.22m (40’ 1.25”)!

The previous record had stood since 2011 and was held by Olympic alumna Tori Franklin.

With this historic performance, Karen now holds BOTH the indoor and outdoor school records in the Long Jump and Triple Jump at DGS! 🔥

An unbelievable accomplishment and a moment that will forever be part of Mustang Athletics history. Congratulations, Karen! 👏🐴 @dgsgtf @LIVE_happie #southsidestrong #recordjump #champion

📊 Full results:
https://t.co/yD1Dmvs32a Results

[DGS Athletics @DGSSports]

🏆 HONORING A DGS LEGEND: COACH DOUG PLUNKETT 🏆

Last night was nothing short of magical as DGS hosted the West Suburban Conference Championships. Not only did our Mustangs compete fiercely, but Head Coach Doug Plunkett captured his 47th WSC title!

Following the meet, we took a special moment to honor a true Downers Grove South legend who will be retiring at the end of this school year alongside the Class of 2026. The atmosphere was incredible, with the stands filled with his family—including his mother who traveled in from out of state—along with returning alumni, All-State athletes, and even one of his former Olympic athletes!

After an incredible 37-year coaching career, including the last 25 years pouring his heart into the Mustangs, Coach Plunkett’s resume is quite simply staggering:
🥇 47 West Suburban Conference Titles
🥇 8 IHSA Sectional Titles
🥇 14 State Meet Appearances (Seven Top-5 finishes!)
🥇 62 All-State Athletes
🥇 5 IHSA State Champions
🥇 2 Olympians
But beyond the banners and the medals, Coach Plunkett is defined by the culture he built. He is revered for his ability to develop leaders, build lifelong relationships, and foster a true sense of pride and belonging. His athletes leave his programs not just as better runners, but as confident, resilient young women equipped for life. His peers recognize this too, naming him to the All-Century WSC Honor Roll and inducting him into the 2024 ITCCCA Hall of Fame.
When asked what he will miss most about DGS, Coach Plunkett didn't talk about the championships. He said, “The people.” He noted his love for the teachers, the support staff, his dedicated assistant coaches, and the way DGS coaches support one another. But most of all, his greatest joy has been working with the thousands of athletes who have come through his programs over the decades.
As we always say, it takes a village. We know the immense sacrifice it takes from a coach’s family to support the time and passion Coach Plunkett has given us. A massive thank you to his family, and a special shoutout to the Running Booster parents who went above and beyond behind the scenes to make sure Coach’s last race at home was unforgettable.
Last night, we presented Coach Plunkett with an award to commemorate his legacy. The inscription reads:
"Girls Cross Country & Girls Track & Field — Doug Plunkett — Dedication Beyond Measure: In Gratitude to a Teacher and Coach of 25 Remarkable Years. Your impact lasts a lifetime, shaping Minds, Forging Champions, and Inspiring Excellence. Your Legacy Lives on. Mustangs Forever!"
Drop your favorite memories and congratulations in the comments below to make some noise for a Hall of Famer, a mentor, and a forever Mustang... Coach Doug Plunkett! 👏👏🐎
@dgsgtf @DGSCC @DGS_CTE
#MustangPride #DGS_Mustangs #ThankYouCoach #DGSTrackAndField #DGSXC #Legend #MustangsForever