The Creekside Middle School girls cross-country team finished third in the Illinois Elementary School Association sectional meet in McHenry Oct. 11, and became the first cross-country team from Woodstock to […]
Through one half, the boys soccer game between Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools Oct. 11 looked as if it might end up scoreless. A key play in the second […]
The Woodstock North High School football team had a clear objective Oct. 10 – put away its opponent Grayslake Central (0-7) early. The Thunder, who struggled to get going early […]
Some girls for their 18th birthday go on road trips to a big city. Some have raging parties with a limousine ride thrown in. But not Louisiana Tech junior and […]
ˇThe Woodstock North High School football team traveled to Hampshire Oct. 3, and a strong effort by the defense caged the Whip-Purs as the Thunder rolled to a 21-9 victory. […]
The Marian Central Catholic High School Hurricanes (4-2; 2-2) defeated the Notre Dame Dons (2-4; 1-3) 28-14 Oct. 3 in one of their most impressive offensive and defensive performances of […]
Perfect weather greeted the girls tennis teams from Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools when they met head-to-head Sept. 23 at WHS. The Blue Streaks defeated the Thunder for the […]
The Woodstock High School girls volleyball team took first blood in its matchup against crosstown rival Woodstock North High School and won 2-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-12) Sept. 23 at WHS. […]
Warm sun welcomed runners from 12 area schools Sept. 20 to the 15th annual Byrne Festival at Emricson Park, with Huntley High School winning the cross-country competition. The Byrne Festival, […]
The Woodstock High School football team dug themselves a hole. The Blue Streaks fell behind visitors McHenry High School 42-13 at halftime Sept. 19 and were unable to climb all […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
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