The Woodstock D200 Girls Flag football program is accepting donations of items for the brand new team’s equipment and opportunities. The FUNDrive’s goal is to raise $1,000 through its conclusion July 16. Those interested in supporting the team may contact Anne Bierman at 815-404-0761 to arrange for pickup and drop off. Or, items may also […]
Marian Central Catholic High School has announced a change in its football coaching leadership, as the Hurricanes announced Dirk Stanger as the new head varsity football coach. Stanger replaces Liam Kirwan, who had a 14-22 record in four years as head coach. The Hurricanes, who compete in the Chicagoland Christian Conference, were 4-5 last season. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dale Jandron, who previously coached the Woodstock North boys basketball team, will coach the Thunder girls basketball team for the 2026-27 season. “Jandron has coached basketball for approximately 30 years, coaching every level of basketball from middle school to varsity in both boys and girls basketball,” Thunder Athletic Director Derek Crabill […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock will be on center stage at Woodstock Day as the event returns for the McHenry County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) international baseball tournament. The event is set for Friday, July 17, at Emricson Park. Starting at 11 a.m., there will be a recognition of volunteers, dignitaries’ comments, and a featured […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Since 1969, girls in Woodstock have enjoyed learning softball as part of Woodstock Girls Softball League. This season 152 players age 4-14 participated, almost all future and current Woodstock School District 200 students. Recreation teams were age 6-and-under; 8U; 12U and 14U. Also, 12U and 14U Storm travel teams competed. Woodstock’s […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central saluted its senior baseball players, three of whom will be going on to play collegiate baseball next season, recently on senior day. TJ Cutrona opted for Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, while Jackson Hatfield and Colin Kowalsky will attend St. Norbert College in Green Bay and play baseball. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Girls basketball in the Woodstock District 200 schools will see some changes this fall. Woodstock High School’s Athletic Department announced a girls basketball head coaching change for 2026-27 as Jay Justice, who coached Woodstock North the past four seasons, is the new Blue Streaks mentor. Juel Mecklenburg, last season’s Blue Streaks […]
The team earned 12 gold and nine silver medals By Kevin Lyons District 200 The Special Olympics Team of Woodstock School District 200 triumphantly marched through Prairiewood and Creekside schools on June 15 after another successful performance at the State Summer Games in Peoria. Summer school students and staff cheered on the nine athletes who […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Class of 2026 member Matthew Cress and Marian Central’s Dan French were selected to participate in the 52nd Annual Illinois Shrine All-Star Football Game at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) in Bloomington June 20. The 52nd Annual Illinois Shrine Game is played at Tucci Stadium on the IWU campus. According to […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ISCA) announced its all-state selections after the state softball finals were concluded. Marian Central pitcher senior Christine Chmiel earned a Class 2A first-team selection. Chmiel’s pitching led the Hurricanes to a co-Chicagoland Christian Conference championship at 12-2, 17-7 overall. The University of Dayton commit totaled 283 […]
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