
11/19/25 Athlete of the Week – Mary Kate Hernon – Volleyball
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. […]

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. […]
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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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