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 […]
The Marian Central Hurricanes (1-0) defeated the Crystal Lake South Gators (0-1) 31-0 in a spectacular season-opening effort at George Harding Field Aug. 24. The victory provided much excitement for […]
Woodstock North High School football continued its winning ways Aug. 24 in Elmwood Park, earning a season-opening 34-10 win over Elmwood Park High School. The Thunder played through 90-degree heat […]
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