Woodstock North High School junior Lacey Schaffter is a key contributor to the varsity girls basketball team’s success. She plays point on offense and defense, setting up plays and the […]
Woodstock High School senior Quinn Cynor is off to an amazing boys swimming season. Due to COVID-19, the team had a shift in scheduling but competed in its first dual […]
Woodstock North High School senior Erin Bigler has shown unwavering positivity during this unusual year of remote learning. During virtual practice, Erin is always the first one to jump in […]
Marian Central Catholic junior Stella Ross is a natural leader on the dance/poms team. She has kept spirits up throughout the season by sending positive messages to the dancers, staying […]
Woodstock North High School senior Luke Freeman worked very hard in the weight room during fall contact days, and he continues to work hard and become stronger on his own […]
The 2020 Woodstock boys cross-country season was a good one! •Undefeated conference champions •21 out of the 26 athletes scored in a varsity meet (only the top 7 from each […]
Thank you Marian Central Catholic varsity girls tennis team for a great season. Congratulations to Marian’s Sectional team Kelsey Miner, Ellice Fernandez, Tess Meisner, Bethany Noonan, Avery DiGangi, and Maggie […]
The Woodstock co-op golf team went 9-0 in dual matches this year and won the Kishwaukee River Conference Tournament held at Blackstone Golf Club. We successfully defended our KRC Title […]
Woodstock High School senior Jack Hansen has been a valuable member of the WHS cross-country program for four years. During his junior and senior seasons, he was instrumental in the […]
Marian Central Catholic varsity girls golf team came in second at the Johnsburg Regional. With the help of three senior student-athletes this season, who would have otherwise been playing volleyball, […]
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