The semi-finals of the of volleyball regionals hosted by Woodstock North saw both Woodstock North and Woodstock in action.
Woodstock and Woodstock North met for the Crosstown Classic Friday night, and it was defense that stole the show.
In the last six matches, not only has McHenry County College won, but they have bested each opponent by 3-0 scores. That blanking of other teams drive started with a victory over Southwestern Michigan College and a double-double by Dundee Crown graduate Courtney Komperda, a Woodstock resident. She finished with 21 assists and 12 digs. […]
Woodstock North Girls volleyball won the crosstown match, and final regular season game, Wednesday night against the Woodstock Blue Streaks 2 – 0
Woodstock North and Sandwich entered the nights contest both with a 4-1 Kishwaukee River Conference record. The Thunder were looking to rebound from their first loss of the season against Richmond Burton last week and stay on top of the standings.
The Gans Creek XC Course, which is University of Missouri’s home track, is not known to be an easy run. But, University of Kansas redshirt junior Peter Walsdorf, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Woodstock resident, likes it just fine. Recently, the former all-state Hurricane runner finished with his career best 8,000-meter time on the […]
The Hurricanes started the game 20 – 0, before Aurora scored twice before the half to get to 20-14, and started the second half with scoring twice more to go […]
Marian Central and Marengo High School faced off Thursday night in a non-league game that was re-scheduled from September.
By Jen Nicholsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The atmosphere at Woodstock High School’s homecoming football game Oct. 4 was nothing short of breathtaking. Students, staff, supporters, and players dressed in all shades of pink in support of October, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness month. The student section chanting, “I believe that we will win,” after tossing baby powder up […]
WHS improves record to 3-3 after defeating Plano 26-10 By Juel Mecklenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Blue Streaks improved their record to 3-3 in a win 26-10 over Plano on a picture perfect night for the Blue Streaks homecoming game. With a 2-2 record in the Kishwaukee River Conference, the Streaks sit in 5th place. Head Coach Mike […]
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