By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School senior Dan French is the first Hurricane to be honored as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete recipient. French was one of four winners of the 2025 NFF Scholar-Athlete Award, worth $4,000, which was presented Feb. 16 at a ceremony at the Chicago Bears headquarters, Halas Hall, […]
Julia Dovidio is a sophomore on Marian Central Catholic High School’s girls varsity basketball team. Julia led the team in scoring for the month of January at 7.7 points a game. She has made the principal’s list, has completed 25 hours of service, and is a three-sport athlete at Marian, participating in track, volleyball, and […]
Boys Basketball Feb. 23 – Woodstock North (4-25) fell to Boylan Catholic (12-20) in the regional qualifier 73-42. Feb. 23 – Marian (5-27) lost to Warren (18-13) in the regional qualifier 67-58. Feb. 25 – Woodstock (22-9) defeated Belvidere (14-18) in the regional qualifier 58-42. Feb. 27 – Woodstock (22-10) fell to Sycamore (27-5) […]
Blue Streaks reach regional final Woodstock advanced to the IHSA Class 3A Boylan Catholic boys basketball regional final game on the strength of a strong first half against Belvidere. The Blue Streaks, 22-9, prevailed 58-42 over Belvidere in the regional semifinal clash Feb. 25. They face top seed Sycamore at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. […]
BoysBasketball Feb. 16 – Woodstock (20-9) defeated Genoa-Kingston (10-18) 66-55. Feb. 18 – Woodstock (21-9) beat Woodstock North (4-23) 47-28. Feb. 20 – Woodstock North (4-24) fell to Grant (15-11) 77-46. GirlsBasketball Feb. 17 – Woodstock (14-18) defeated Woodstock North (10-16) 46-38. Feb. 19 – Woodstock (14-19) fell to Crystal Lake South (25-6) 55-23.
KRC conference title determined at WHS-WNHS crosstown game By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A brand-new trophy will be added to the Woodstock High School trophy case outside Shipley Gym. The 2025-26 Kishwaukee River Conference boys basketball championship trophy made the rounds from group photos to individuals and team families after Woodstock’s 48-27 domination of crosstown rival […]
Four Hurricanes medal at state wrestling tourney By Dan Chamness news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic junior Jimmy Mastny already has some gold medals. But he wants more. The 215-pound grappler, who just days ago won his third individual state title in three years, would like to add a team gold medal to his collection. He would […]
Boys Basketball Feb. 9 – Marian (4-25) fell to Highland Park (6-21) 64-27. Feb. 10 – Woodstock North (4-21) defeated Richmond-Burton (19-8) 57-52. Feb. 10 – Woodstock (18-9) beat Sandwich (8-19) 55-30. Feb. 11 – Marian (4-26) fell to Sycamore (21-5) 82-37. Feb. 13 – Woodstock (19-9) defeated Johnsburg (19-11) 50-47. Feb. 13 – […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock co-op swim team hosted the Fox Valley Conference Invite Feb. 14 at Woodstock North High School, and coach Maggie Sullivan was happy with the efforts. “The energy on the pool deck was electric,” the coach said. “These boys truly rose to the occasion for the FVC Invitational. As a […]
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