Woodstock High School senior Carl Anderson is off to a great start in his third year as a varsity player for the Blue Streaks. He is leading the team with […]
Scott Burke, Wrestling Marian Central sophomore Scott Burke, wrestling in the 115-pound weight class, had three first period pins to improve his record to 11-1 on the season. He helped […]
Erin Bigler, Dance Woodstock North High School sophomore Erin Bigler has dedicated herself to strengthening her movements and growing her jumps and skills this season. Erin uses her leadership skills […]
Austin Arndt, Bowling Woodstock High School junior Austin Arndt posted a 667 series against Elgin-Westminster, which included a 247 high game. This is his first year bowling for the Woodstock […]
Ryan Jones, Cross Country Marian Central junior Ryan Jones just took his third trip down state in boys cross-country. This year, Ryan ran in class 2A. He was named to […]
Brooke Amann of the Woodstock North High School’s volleyball team is this week’s Athlete of the Week. Brooke led Thunder volleyball to the first regional championship in school history with […]
Woodstock High School sophomore Sophie Wicker has led the Blue Streak Volleyball Team to a record of 24-12-1. On offense she has amassed 544 assists. Sophie also has 75 aces, […]
Ryan Jones, a Marian Central junior, came into the season determined to earn a trip to state and has trained with immense dedication. Ryan always gives his full effort, knowing […]
Ryan Zinnen of Woodstock North High School’s football team is this week’s Athlete of the Week. Ryan, the WNHS quarterback, in last week’s 40-37 win over WHS had 147 rushing […]
Woodstock High School senior Kenna Miles shot an 88 in IHSA regionals at Park Hills Golf Club, Freeport. She qualified for the IHSA golf sectional for a second consecutive year. […]
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