Aaden Brandt is a sophomore guard on the boys varsity basketball team at Marian Central Catholic High School. Aaden delivered a standout game during the Marengo Holiday Tournament, scoring 14 […]
Makenzie Rice is a freshman on the varsity competitive cheer team at Woodstock North High School. Makenzie brings a level of spirit to the team that is truly irreplaceable. She […]
Reese Zawisza is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She has earned every minute and every point so far this season. She leads with passion on the court and in […]
Woodstock North Senior Eva Hermansson is a captain for the girls wrestling team. She is 66-15 in her three-year career and was recently crowned the 105 lb. champion at the […]
Woodstock High School junior Melanie Ziemann is a hardworking cheerleader who supports her teammates, leads with energy and confidence, and treats every practice as a chance to improve. Her effort, […]
Marian Central Catholic High School junior Conor Brandt has averaged 14 points per game and 5 rebounds this week. Conor has been the leader in deflections on defense while causing […]
Abby Ward, a junior at Woodstock North High School, scored a school-record 38 points against Rockford Jefferson in the Thanksgiving Holiday Invitational. She averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 […]
Woodstock High School senior Sophie Sarabia was a senior captain and the top runner for the girls cross-country team. She earned all-conference honors with a third-place finish at the Kishwaukee […]
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Mary Kate Hernon has been a driving force for the Hurricanes’ volleyball team this season, leading them all the way to the sectional finals. […]
Woodstock North High School senior Michael (Mikey) Pintor was one of the leaders in football on the defensive side. He also contributed on offense and special teams. Mikey finished the year as […]
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