Woodstock High School senior Abigail Heidtke has been a member of the Woodstock swimming team since her freshman year. She has not only been a good swimmer, she is also […]
Peter Walsdorf, a senior on Marian’s cross-country team, is having a phenomenal year. On Sept. 26, Peter raced in the Grant Invite and, for the first time this season, Peter […]
Sophia Ferru is a senior leader on the Woodstock North High School varsity tennis team and has stepped up to fill the top singles position this season. Sophia has had […]
Woodstock High School senior Aidan Schleutermann is a four-year varsity runner. Aidan won his first cross-country race Sept. 3 as the Streaks defeated Harvard. Aidan finished the 3-mile course in […]
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Dylan Yegge shot an 80 at the St. Viator Invitational on Aug. 29 at the Old Orchard Country Club. Five teams participated at the […]
Woodstock North High School junior Hannah Blaksely has stepped out of her comfort zone. With volleyball being moved to a different season, Hannah chose to give swimming a try. Hannah […]
Woodstock High School sophomore Aidan Sivore shot the team low score of 91 at the Woodstock Golf Invitational on Monday at Bull Valley. He finished in eighth place out of […]
In Woodstock North High School’s first track meet of the season (seven-team indoor meet at Sycamore High School), junior Garrison Herendeen took first place in the high jump, clearing 6’1”. […]
Woodstock High School junior Quinn Cynor had an outstanding 2019-2020 swim season. He set the school record in the following individual events: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, […]
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