Lucas Rubio, a senior at Woodstock High School, has been a captain of the boys soccer team for the past three years. He has played a significant leadership role for the younger players in the program, motivating and guiding them to be successful as the future leaders of Blue Streak soccer. He is a fast, […]
The Woodstock Recreation Department announced the 2025 Winter Basketball League lineup, providing young athletes in grades 1 to 6 the opportunity to learn, grow, and compete in a supportive, developmental environment. Designed for both boys and girls, these leagues focus on teaching basketball fundamentals, building confidence, and promoting teamwork in a structured, fun setting. Girls […]
Anthony Carney is one of the privileged. The University of Dubuque junior, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and a Woodstock resident, will have a chance to compete against the best of the best in mere days. After his 23rd place finish at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional, he was deemed worthy by the NCAA […]
Schulze switches black and teal for the red and white of ISU Redbirds By Juel Mecklenburg news@thewoodstockindependent.com Fullfilling a goal she’s had since middle school, Devynn Shulze, a senior at Woodstock North High School, has committed to play Division I volleyball at Illinois State University. At the age of 10, Schulze started playing volleyball as […]
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Tonight saw The Woodstock North Thunder earn a bit of redemption against the Warren
Woodstock bowling team defeated the Burlington Central Rockets at Kingston Lanes on a snowy Wednesday night.
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Finn Pivnicka is the son of Steve and Sarah Pivnicka.His teacher commented, “Finn lives out his strong Catholic faith every day through his exemplary dedication to his classes, leadership roles, and peers. He is a blessing to our Marian family and I can’t wait to see what his future […]
By Dan Chamness Liam Mickle, a Woodstock graduate, and the rest of the Aurora University football team might spend a little time celebrating. Not only for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, but for making the NCAA Division III playoffs as well. But, not for long as they have a playoff game to prepare for. Mickle also […]
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