Blue Streaks’ Taqi Baker heading to IHSA Class 2A state in boys wrestling By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com When the 2025-26 Woodstock co-op girls wrestling season began, head coach Eric Hunt stated a major goal would be to have a wrestler advance to State. Thanks to courageous comebacks to reach third-place matches, Woodstock will have two […]
Blue Streaks edge out rival Thunder, 51-49 By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock and Woodstock North had an all-important regional matchup coming in six days, but that did not take away from a thriller to close the regular season battles of the crosstown rivals. The Blue Streaks prevailed over the Thunder with a 51-49 win Feb. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A quartet of Woodstock co-op wrestlers will continue on their quest to become the program’s first IHSA State Qualifier at the Hoffman Estates Sectional. The four are Eva Hermansson, runner-up at 100 pounds; Allison Hill was also runner-up, at 235 pounds; Brianna Crown gained third at 170; and Hannah Olsen was […]
Senior, freshman provide key wins for Marian at team dual sectional By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central and Washington dueled it out in an intense IHSA Class 2A team dual sectional semifinal match at Sycamore Feb. 5. The Hurricanes prevailed, 37-33, to advance to IHSA State Team Dual competition. The ‘Canes, who placed first and […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 A few dozen Woodstock and Woodstock North high school girls are already considering lacing up cleats in the fall of 2026, as District 200’s first-ever co-op girls flag football team gets ready for the gridiron. While the first official kickoff is still months away, momentum is already surging. More than […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s girls bowling team snared the final of four sectional qualifying spots at its IHSA Regional to advance to the sectional round. The Blue Streaks had a total pinfall of 4,619 on Feb. 6 at Kingston Lanes. They will join regional champ Grant, runner-up Antioch, and third-place Warren Township at the […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com History took place on May 10, 1974, a Friday afternoon at a Woodstock track. The newly formed Marian Central Catholic High School girls track-and-field team took on rival Woodstock’s squad, which was in its second year. Two of the coaches that day, the Hurricanes’ Rosemary (Rowles) Riccordino and Mary Richards, reflected […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s Ava Caldwell gained runner-up honors at the Fox Valley Conference-Kishwaukee River Conference league meet. Caldwell finished with a 1,164 total pinfall, close to champion Crystal Lake Central’s Alison Schackle, who rolled a 1,181 total at Kingston Lanes Jan. 30. The Thunder finished third in team standings with a team […]
BoysBasketball Jan. 23 – Marian (4-19) fell to Chicago Hop Academy (16-6) 89-48. Jan. 24 – Woodstock (13-8) defeated Woodstock North (1-18) 55-50. Jan. 26 – Woodstock (14-8) beat Harvard (3-15) 63-37. Jan. 27 – Woodstock North (2-18) defeated Marengo (5-17) 70-63. Jan. 27 – Marian (4-20) fell to Northridge (10-12) 68-51. Jan. 28 – […]
AJ Cohen is a senior varsity basketball player at Woodstock North. He shows great integrity on and off the court, demonstrating what it means to be a Thunder athlete. AJ was selected as a captain by his teammates for his leadership characteristics and his drive to succeed. AJ continues to make his mark at Woodstock North […]
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