Top Story Sports Mokena wrestler notches third state title for Mount Carmel Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Mar 1, 2024 Mar 1, 2024 0 1 of 2 Mokena's Seth Mendoza, fourth from right, has won three straight state titles for Mount Carmel, and he is only a junior. Provided Lincoln-Way East diver Nate Jackson prepares for his final dive of the state meet Feb. 24. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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