TWI features local youth, high school, college, and community sports coverage By Sandy Kucharski with TWI file and courtesy photos sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com State sports (as reported in The Independent) The pinnacle of high school sports is to qualify to compete at the state finals. All three schools were represented in 2024 in various sports by a […]
Woodstock, Marian Central and Woodstock North boys varsity basketball in action at area holiday tournaments.
The Marian Central Hurricanes wrestling team hosted 3 teams for a quad meet Tuesday evening.
The Woodstock Blue Streaks (4-4, 2-0 coming in) hosted the Richmond-Burton Rockets (5-1, 1-1) Wednesday night in a KRC matchup.
By Jen Nichols news@thewoodstockindependent.com photo by andrew rousey With the pins stacked and the lanes waxed, the Woodstock girl’s co-op bowling team is ready for competition. Looking to repeat the success from last season, head coach Derek Lee has some expectations and goals in mind. “We look to be playing our best bowling come February […]
By Jen NicholsNEWS@thewoodstockindependent.comphotos by andrew rousey Will history repeat itself? For Woodstock co-op boys bowling coach Derek Lee, the expectation is to not only repeat sectional accolades, but challenge his team to reach the IHSA state finale. “We have a deep and experienced squad,” Lee said. “I imagine we will see at least one 300 […]
Dylan Connell, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and University of Illinois wrestler, traveled 160 miles southwest to wrestle at the Cougar Clash, hosted by Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and held at the First Community Arena. For the Marengo resident, it was well worth it if you are looking to wrestle. He wrestled six times in one […]
The Woodstock Blue Streaks out lasted the Indian Creek High School Wolves in overtime to win 61-54.
The Woodstock North Varsity Girls scored a decisive victory over the Rockets of Richmond Burton Frid
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
