Marian takes Class 1A regional championshipBy Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s volleyball team concluded its best week of the season with a Class 1A regional championship. The Hurricanes outlasted Christian Heritage Academy of Northfield in a three-set battle, 25-21, lost 22-25, before a dominating 25-14 third-set victory Oct. 30. The victory was the third in […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock senior cross-country runner Ellery Shutt feels right at home at Lakes High School’s campus course in Lake Villa. Shutt earned his third straight IHSA Class 2A State Finals spot with a sixth place finish at Lakes’ three-mile sectional meet Nov. 1. Shutt’s time of 14:57.82 was the second individual qualifying […]
Woodstock High School senior Krishna Patel has played an important role in the program over the last three years. He has led by example with discipline, commit- ment, respect, and hard work. As a team captain, he has been a posi- tive leader for the younger players and always puts the team first. He will be remembered […]
Woodstock High School seniors Xin Berardi and Isabelle Alberto have been standout performers for the Blue Streaks girls tennis team this season. The duo, playing at No. 3 doubles, earned second place finishes at both the Wood- stock Invite and the KRC conference tournament. In just their second year playing tennis – compet- ing JV last […]
The FVC conference championship proved to be a big success for the young squad of swimmers from Woodstock. 3 swimmers took home individual medals and the 400 freestyle relay team grabbed 3rd place. Varsity All Conference Medal Winners:Bella Ivers – 6th 200 Freestyle , 4th 100 BreaststrokeXandelle Longo – 2nd 200 Individual Medley, 4th 100 […]
By Steve Peterson WOODSTOCK STREAKS Getting ready to haunt Morris Woodstock is the 15th seed, and will face second-seed Morris, 8-1, inthe first round at Morris, 7 p.m., Oct. 31. No. 10 seed Chicago SouthShore, 7-2, plays at No. 7 seed Metamora, 7-2, in the opposite game.WHS enters the playoffs with a 5-4 record, 3-4 […]
Eddie Kowalczyk, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, kicked off the 2025 football season in impressive fashion. In the first five weeks, Eddie has racked up 500 rushing yards on 59 carries, added six receptions for 31 yards, scored seven touchdowns, recorded 34 tackles, and snagged an interception. A true two-way threat, Eddie […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The finale of the regular season went to the Thunder with a 49-0 domination of the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge. WNHS senior fullback Dave Randecker surpassed a 2012 record set by Ryan Wade when he reached 2,376 yards early in the first half, five more than Wade’s career total. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four years ago, a group of 10 girls volleyball players reported to Marian Central High School, looking to make an impact for the Hurricanes’ volleyball program. Class of 2026 volleyball players are: Audrey Wilson, Brooke Telmanik, Kaylie Kowalsky, Keira Conlon, Sabrina Noon, Grace Schneider, and Haydn Moose. Also, the group includes […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The doubleheader of Woodstock and Woodstock North games opened with a volleyball match where everyone could enjoy something about the hour-long battle Oct. 22. For Woodstock North, they celebrated with a trophy for winning a share of the Kishwaukee River Conference championship with a 13-1 record, sharing it with Richmond-Burton. WNHS […]
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