The directors from the Woodstock Little League have noticed a problem over the past few years – a limited number of players transfer between WLL and the Woodstock travel team, […]
The crosstown rivalry between Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools was clear. The stands were packed at James Shipley Gymnasium as WHS hosted a dual meet Jan. 4 between the […]
Games between crosstown rivals seem to heighten the intensity of play, and the varsity girls basketball game between Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools Jan. 5 at James Shipley Gymnasium […]
All three boys varsity basketball teams from Woodstock area high schools competed in tournaments over the holidays with mixed results. Marian Central Catholic High School participated in the Jacobs Holiday […]
Streveler named to all-state team Marian Central Catholic High School quarterback Chris Streveler was named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 5A all-state team, finishing his senior […]
Boys basketball The Woodstock High School boys’ basketball team (15-6, 5-3) came from behind to defeat Johnsburg 56-50 in overtime Feb. 1. The Skyhawks took a 7 point lead […]
Boys swimming The Woodstock co-op swim team lost to the Jacobs co-op team 86-84. Adam Steinken, Trevor Nomm, Henry Gantner and Morgan Hofmann each swam a leg of two […]
Boys basketball The Woodstock North High School boys basketball team (7-14) lost in overtime to Johnsburg 72-70 on Jan. 29. For WNHS, Josh Jandron scored 18 points, Steven Whiting […]
Wrestling The Woodstock North High School wrestling team (11-15) defeated Belvidere North 34-33 Jan 19. Jake Fiorito (106) and Thery Sims (182) each won by pin. Ruger Walsh (138), Randy […]
For equestrian vaulters, core strength is key. Without a strong core, no vaulter could dream of satisfying the eight compulsory moves required in a vaulting competition. Creekside Middle School eighth-grader […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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