After a heartbreaking last-minute loss the previous week to Crystal Lake Central, the Woodstock High School football team was in need of a confidence builder heading into its showdown Sept. […]
The Marian Central Hurricanes defeated Marmion Academy 34-7 on enemy turf Sept. 14 to maintain their dominance in the Suburban Christian Conference Blue Division. Seniors Chris Streveler who completed 14 […]
The Woodstock/Woodstock North girls co-op swimming team is a lot younger this fall and not just with the swimmers. Nine freshmen joined the team along with new coach Molly Gomberg, […]
Woodstock North High School head football coach Jeff Schroeder had a lot to ponder after his team’s first two games. While his team scored 34 points in its first game […]
A last-minute touchdown by Crystal Lake Central ended the Woodstock High School Blue Streaks’ hopes of an upset on the road Sept. 7 as they fell 21-14 to the Tigers. […]
Hurricane football season is in full swing at Marian Central Catholic High School. Defeating Guerin College Prep 63-0 Sept. 6, Marian (3-0 overall) has established itself as a legitimate contender […]
The Woodstock High School boys soccer team has not won boys regional soccer title since 1994. Members of the team are looking to rectify that situation this year, and they […]
Marian Central Catholic High School girls tennis coach Ginny Larsen has been trying for years to get a harder schedule for her team because she believes it will benefit them […]
The Woodstock North High School girls tennis team is hoping that tennis proves to be a numbers game. Four years ago, when the school opened, the first girls tennis program […]
Woodstock will not be the setting for the 50/70 Little League World Series after Livermore, Calif., was named the recipient of the tournament earlier this month. Several cities were considered […]
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