By Dan Chamness Landan Creighton left the Sun Conference Meet with three symbolic bronze medals. Oh, and for good measure the St. Thomas University freshman was named Sun Conference Freshman of the Year after finishing third in three events. “Personally, I wanted to do better,” the Woodstock North graduate said. “I was happy I was […]
Records, new and old, have fallen this spring in girls track and field BySandyKucharski news@thewoodstockindependent In a sport that’s all about times, heights, and distances, records are a big deal. While any particular event can be won or lost compared to the rest of the competition that day, records are the best of the best, […]
Woodstock Blue Streaks girls soccer wins first-ever KRC championship By Juel Mecklenburgand Sandy Kucharski news@thewoodstockindependent After defeating Johnsburg 2-0 on April 23, members of the Woodstock High School girls soccer team learned they had found their way into the rich history of Blue Streaks athletics by earning the first Kishwaukee River Conference championship title for […]
By Kevin Lyons district 200 A longtime Thunder assistant coach eager to build on recent success was tapped as the new Woodstock North High School head football coach. Jeremiah Homuth, 39, has coached most position groups for the Thunder over the past decade. Homuth was the defensive coordinator for the Thunder team that won a […]
The weather hasn’t exactly been cooperation for area high schools home games early in the season, but the Marian Centrals girls soccer team managed to fit a game in on Tuesday between the rain, snow and cold days of the week.
StaffReport news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three members of the Woodstock Dolphins Swim Team qualified for and competed in the Illinois Swimming Inc. 2025 Age Group Championships this month. Emma Malo swam in the 10-and-under age group championship earning a best time in all six of her events, placing among the top three. She also placed third for the […]
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