By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Gabby Schefke, the senior leader for Woodstock North’s volleyball team, was honored by the Kishwaukee River Conference as its Player of the Year award winner. The all-conference team was selected by the league coaches. The Thunder had a stellar campaign with a 23-13 final record. They tied Richmond-Burton for first place […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A nine-point comeback had turned a Wauconda lead to a Woodstock lead at the Woodstock-Woodstock North Hoops for Healing final game. But there was one more task at hand, with six seconds left. The Blue Streaks were able to get the stop with a turnover and won, 58-56. “I wasn’t going […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock area girls basketball players topped the 30-point mark in season-starting Thanksgiving tournaments. Woodstock North junior Abbey Ward poured in 38 points as the Thunder beat Rockford Jefferson, 56-51, Nov. 21 for a 2-0 start at the Wauconda Thanksgiving tournament. Also, Woodstock freshman guard Alex Nowacki tallied 31 points as […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A plaque on a wall at Kingston Lanes lists the bowlers who have achieved a perfect 300 game there. The latest person to achieve that coveted score is Woodstock North freshman Skyler Comer. Comer rolled the perfecto on the final of three games as the Thunder beat Burlington Central, 3,116 total […]
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Mary Kate Hernon has been a driving force for the Hurricanes’ volleyball team this season, leading them all the way to the sectional finals. As the team’s offensive leader, Hernon consistently set the tone with her energy, focus, and dominant play at the net. She led the ‘Canes in […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three varsity seniors reflect on their high school football careers One athlete from Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock High School, and Woodstock North each recently answered questions about their football careers and future plans. Marian Central senior Dan French Dan French is a senior team captain, linebacker, and offensive lineman […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Regular season Kishwaukee River Conference champion Woodstock North gained several honors in all-league awards voted by league head coaches. The Thunder placed six players as All-KRC while Woodstock Woodstock had two players selected. Woodstock downed Batavia, 3-1, in the regional. Senior Louis Angel Comacho and junior Giovanni Hernandez won All-KRC accolades. […]
Woodstock’s Ellery Shutt earns All-State honors for second straight yearStaff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Excellent running conditions and outstanding competition was the name of the game Nov. 8, for the Illinois High School Association State Championships at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Woodstock High School senior Ellery Shutt made a repeat appearance in the race, having qualified last […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A decade after the school’s volleyball program won an IHSA Class 3A IHSA State Championship, Marian Central tried its best to make it back to the elite level. The Hurricanes battled tooth and nail with Schaumburg Christian, a 26-4 team, and MC was indeed a Cinderella story. Marian Central, with many […]
Co-op finishes fourth in Fox Valley ConferenceBy Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com All six Fox Valley Conference girls swimming teams came to the Woodstock North pool, seeking top performances on Nov. 1 to prepare for IHSA Sectionals coming up. The host Woodstock co-op finished with a strong effort, placing fourth with 166 points. District 300 co-op won […]
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