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Gino Colasanti

Gino Colasanti

Gino is a senior and is the editor for the sports team at Metea Valley.  He spends his free time listening to music, making videos, and hanging out with friends. You could find him at a concert.

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Senior Mckenna Wigfield tees off.

Girls golf dominates tri-meet

Gino Colasanti and Anders Moranchek
September 8, 2025

Beautiful blue skies, a light breeze, and sun shining onto the grassy hills. All these combine to create the perfect setting for a Mustang girls' golf match. With returning seniors teamed up with new freshman...

Mustangs await their season debut.

Back in black and gold: Mustangs shine in debut victory

The hype has never been this big. Friday, Aug. 29,  was Metea Valley football’s debut game against Downers Grove South to open the 2025 season, with an entirely new team under a new head coach determined...

Goalkeeper Nathan Macilla passes the ball to defense player Everett Kot

Mustang soccer victorious in dominant season debut

Gino Colasanti, Sports Editor
August 28, 2025

As players took center field, hands to their hearts, the national anthem ringing through the air, each player was excited to set the tone for a strong soccer season debut.   The Mustangs showed they...

Boys soccer scrimmage raises morale for upcoming season

Boys soccer scrimmage raises morale for upcoming season

Despite a tough loss in a pre-season scrimmage against the Geneva Vikings, the Metea Valley boys varsity soccer team remains optimistic about their upcoming season. The match, which was a crucial process...

Referee checks watch for time left in the game until halftime.

Referee checks watch for time left in the game until halftime.

Metea players drop back to help on defense.

Metea players drop back to help on defense.

Metea goalie communicates to teammates during the scrimmage.

Metea goalie communicates to teammates during the scrimmage.

Metea athletes are honored at first ESPY awards.

ESPYs start of a proud new Mustang tradition

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
May 23, 2025

Metea celebrated all their athletes on Monday in our school's first annual ESPY Awards Night. With players and coaches from all sports in attendance, the auditorium was packed with excited athletes awaiting...

Mustangs lost in hard fought battle against Hinsdale South Hornets.

Mustangs battle hard but fall short to Hornets

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
May 23, 2025

The Mustangs fell to the Hinsdale South Hornets in straight sets, 25-17 and 25-18, on May 21. The match, filled with intensity and emotion, was held on Senior Night, as Metea Valley honored its graduating...

Metea's 1st Annual ESPY's are coming in full effect

MV’s first-ever ESPY Awards celebrate varsity athletes and legacy

Carlos Sanchez and Gino Colasanti
May 16, 2025

Metea's 1st Annual ESPY's are coming in full effect

"Both teams shake hands before the game begins."

Mustangs lose hard-fought battle in double overtime to Naperville North

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
May 14, 2025

In a tense and thrilling matchup that stretched into overtime, Metea girls’ soccer fell just short against the Naperville North Huskies, losing 3-2 on Monday night. Despite a relentless effort and moments...

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA;  Florida Gators players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Gators become Champions for third time

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2025

The 2025 March Madness Final brought together two unlikely yet fierce competitors. The Florida Gators and Houston Cougars. Both had pulled off an upset in the Final Four (per many fans' predictions) to...

The Warriors Hockey Club defeat the BG/H/W Stampede Hockey Club 3-2, securing the trophy for the Illinois Hockey State championship for the 5th year in program history.

Co-op Warriors hockey wins state title for the fifth time

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2025

The Warriors Hockey Club defeat the BG/H/W Stampede Hockey Club 3-2, securing the trophy for the Illinois Hockey State championship for the 5th year in program history.

The Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a shocking deal driven by concerns over Dončić's conditioning and a desire for defensive strength.

Dončić-for-Davis trade left Lakers and NBA fans disheartened

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2025

In a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks have traded their star guard, Luka Dončić, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for veteran forward Anthony Davis. This blockbuster...

Ohio State defeats Notre Dame to win the National Championship.

Ohio State claims ninth National Championship with dominant win against Notre Dame

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2025

The moment every college football fan has waited for the whole year finally arrived on Monday, Jan. 20. The 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship kicked off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta,...

Los Angeles Rams had to move stadiums due to the fires.

Los Angeles Rams relocate due to wildfire crisis

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2025

With the NFL playoffs off to a great start, the first round was supposed to be concluded by a Monday night game in Los Angeles, with the LA Rams hosting the Minnesota Vikings at their home field, the SoFi...

Senior Tyler Miller shoots three pointer.

Boys basketball defeats Tomcats in dominant fashion

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2024

The Metea boys’ basketball team hosted their first game against the East Aurora Tomcats, resulting in a decisive 70-39 victory for the Mustangs on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The game began with Metea setting...

Girl swimming and diving host the 2024 sectionals, where senior Bridget Anderson and junior Molly Schalk qualified for state.

Mustangs end fall season with outstanding performances

The girls' varsity swimming and diving team had many notable achievements and performances this fall. The team hosted and participated in the IHSA sectional competition on Nov. 9. They competed alongside...

The Dodgers’ journey to their first World Series in decades

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2024

In the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-1, winning their first trophy in 36 years. The championship is a big celebration for the team and city alike, with many...

LeBron James' legacy has had a great impact on the NBA.

Father-son duo take the court for the first time in history

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2024

On Oct. 22, every Lakers fan was on the edge of their seats. Whether they were watching from the comfort of their couch or were one of the 19,000 fans sitting in the Crypto.com arena, everyone wearing...

Boys Varsity Soccer team wins intense regional semifinals game after going into a sudden-death penalty shoutout.

Mustangs claim their spot to regional finals

Carlos Sanchez, Bella Sieben, and Gino Colasanti
October 24, 2024

The Mustangs won their regional semifinal game in penalty kicks against the Marmion Academy Cadets. Senior goalkeeper Patrick Maroney led the team to victory, stopping three of four penalty kicks. The...

Derrick Rose, a highly decorated basketball player, retired at the age of 35 on September 26, 2024.

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose retires

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2024

The Chicago Bulls star, Derrick Rose recently shocked the NBA community by announcing his retirement. Rose was a very explosive, athletic, and skillful player. He played for many teams, most notably the...

Metea sets the ball for a spike.

Girls volleyball defeats conference rival Naperville North

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2024

The Metea girls’ volleyball team won big against  conference rival Naperville North (25-22, 25-13) in a dominant fashion this Tuesday.  The first set included many long rallies that had the crowd...

Boys varsity soccer play against Waubonsie.

Boys varsity soccer falls to Waubonsie on home opener

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2024

The Mustangs varsity soccer team lost 1-0 to the Waubonsie Valley Wildcats after a tension-filled game, full of many chances by both sides.  At Tuesday's game, the stands were filled by many supporters,...

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