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. […]
Lauren Kunke of the Woodstock North High School’s volleyball team is this week’s Athlete of the Week. The dynamic senior libero earned All-Tournament honors at the Belvidere North Invitational over […]
Lilli Leggett has started the season out strong as an outside hitter for Marian Central High School. Season totals thus far – 56 kills, 49 digs and 12 aces. Lilli […]
Nicco Mazzanti is a senior at Woodstock North High School. In three games last week, Nate had four hits, scored five runs, and had two RBIs.
Nate Sciarro is a Woodstock High School sophomore. In his first year on the track team he has become one of the leaders. He works extremely hard in practice. His […]
Maggie went 7-for-9 this week with five singles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs and two stolen bases. Maggie also has four home runs for the season.
Jennie has been a thrower on the Woodstock North girls track team for three years. She has shown dedication over the years and always works hard. After just eight days of practice, she has set […]
Cameron has been the silent leader on and off the field for the Lady Blue Streaks. The sophomore captain has two game-winning goals this season including a game-winner in the […]
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