By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com For 30 games this season, a group of 13 seniors led the charge for Woodstock North’s baseball team. The Class of 2026 members did so from […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock senior Ellery Shutt concluded his Blue Streaks career running with the best at the IHSA Class 2A State Track-and-Field finals. He finished in 16th place […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central doubles team senior Marc Cheng and sophomore Alek Jasovic won four of six matches at the IHSA Class 1A state tournament May 28-29. The […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central boys tennis doubles team of sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng sought to head to the IHSA Class 1A state tournament on […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The magic of the 2026 Woodstock North softball team earned another chapter in a memorable season. The Thunder rallied for a four-run fourth inning, paving the […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North upset St. Viator, and Woodstock and Marian Central both won regional openers in IHSA baseball playoff games. Woodstock defeated Harvard 12-2, and Marian Central […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North co-op bass fishing program has had a phenomenal season on the water, culminating in a dominant postseason run that has officially punched tickets […]
Baseball May 25 – Woodstock defeated Harvard 12-2 in the IHSA Class 3A Vernon Hills Regional quarterfinal. May 25 – Marian defeated St. Edward 8-0. May 27 – Marian fell […]
Conor Brandt just completed his junior year at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is leading Marian’s offensive and pitching efforts this week, posting a .571 batting average and 1.4 […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock-area athletes qualified in 11 IHSA Class 2A events at R-B sectional. Woodstock North junior Adan Castaneda’s double championship in the 100- and 200-meter runs leads […]
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