11/4/26 Athlete of the Week – Colin Hernon
November 6, 2026
Maren Filetti, a senior at Woodstock North High School, play first doubles on the tennis team. She has grown leaps and bounds in her time in the program, and she is a pleasure to have on the team. Maren hits the ball with a ton of pace and spin, and creates matchup nightmares for opposing […]
Woodstock High School senior Tessa Raymond performs strong on the court, and is the steady heart of the tennis team. A three-year varsity starter in doubles, she has delivered double-digit wins in every season through remarkable consistency. Beyond the numbers, Tessa’s quiet leadership and team-first dedication make her the ultimate anchor and leader of the […]
Amelia Young Co-Op Girls Golf Woodstock North junior Amelia Young has brought an outstanding attitude to her first year on the Woodstock co-op girls golf team. She consistently demonstrates a strong willingness to learn by taking instruction, and works hard to implement it into her game. Her ability to listen and immediately apply feedback has […]
Colin Hernon, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is a quarterback for the Hurricanes. This season Colin has thrown 69 completions in 107 attempts. He has thrown for 1,067 yards with 11 throwing touchdowns. He also has three rushing touchdowns.
Saul Santana, a junior at Woodstock North High School, has recorded 16 goals and five assists so far this season. Saul played a key role in the team’s success, contributing to several important victories. One of his biggest moments came against Crystal Lake South when Saul scored the game-winning goal to help the Thunder secure […]
Woodstock High School junior Cash White is a standout dual-threat playmaker for the Blue Streaks. At quarterback, he has over 300 combined rushing and passing yards over the first two weeks of the season with four touchdowns on the ground, and two more through the air. He is also an indispensable part of the defensive […]
Conor Brandt just completed his junior year at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is leading Marian’s offensive and pitching efforts this week, posting a .571 batting average and 1.4 ERA. He has been a great leader by example, exhibiting toughness and adaptability on the baseball field, resulting in his success.
Jude Suay, a senior tennis player at Woodstock North High School, is currently 17-11 on the season and has been one of the most consistent performers on the team, playing at arguably the most difficult position. Throughout the season, Jude has matured physically and mentally. He committed to playing tennis year-round, and the work he […]
Kenzie Bowles Woodstock High School sophomore Kenzie Bowles had an impressive week, batting .909 with two doubles and a home run. She has made incredible plays at shortstop, and she has stepped up to pitch when needed. Chace Waterson Woodstock High School sophomore Chace Waterson is hitting .500 on the season for the Blue Streaks. […]
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