Preston Sarna threw a complete game and struck out 13 batters to lead Marian Central to a 2-1 win over Johnsburg in Woodstock in the Class 2A Johnsburg Regional quarterfinals […]
Ashley is a junior and second-year captain. She has set high goals this season and is putting the work in. Her work ethic shows in her success so far this […]
Vince Perez is a senior captain tennisplayer who makes up half of the streaks 1st doubles team. Vince and his partner, Liam Hanson, are 11-3 on the year. Vince and […]
Marian Central Catholic freshman Kaylie Kowalsky is captain of the JV softball team. She leads by example – showing up early and staying late, and being fair and firm. Kaylie […]
GAgainst Harvard last week, Woodstock North High School senior Tyler Fink had a .700 batting average with three singles, three doubles, and a triple. Tyler also had three RBIs.
Woodstock senior Sam Chapman helped lead the Blue Streaks to a conference series sweep of the Harvard Hornets last week. Offensively, Sam batted .500 with 2 doubles, one triple, one […]
Senior Dominic Aragona won first place in the 100m spring and long jump at the Tri-Meet with Johnsburg and Richmond-Burton. . CONGRATULATIONS!
Gracie has started off her senior season with a bang scoring five goals in the first two games. As the central attacking midfielder, Gracie is responsible for distribution to the […]
Jared Kniola spent his winter season in the weight room, working on hurdle form, and attending sprint training practices, and it is paying off. He has dropped time at every […]
Congratulations to Marian Central senior fencer Olivie Schlossman who was awarded the Karen Kenyon Sportsmanship Award at the Great Lakes Conference Championship this weekend. Each school nominates a male and […]
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