By Dan Chamness MarlonPomili, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Woodstock resident, spent the last two Saturdays of September squeezing out road wins for Marian University. The games could not have been closer as both were decided by one lone point. In the most recent win, a 35-34 triumph over Taylor University took overtime to […]
After a week long homecoming celebration, which included a return of the traditional “Powder Puff” flag football competition after a several years absence, the Woodstock Blue Streaks took the field against the Plano Reapers and delivered a 26 – 10 victory to deliver the perfect end to the Hollywood themed homecoming week.
By Juel Mecklenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Hurricanes won big against Christ the King in their homecoming game Sept. 27, giving the student body something to dance about. In the best offensive performance the ’Canes have had so far this season, the final score was 42-8. Senior Nick Schmid had himself a party, scoring three touchdowns, including […]
By Juel Mecklenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North Thunder volleyball team swept the Woodstock Blue Streaks in a two-set commanding win on the Sept. 23. Set one ended with a score of 25-14, and the second set 25-19. Nevertheless, Shipley Gym was loud, as both schools came together to fill the air with chants and competitive spirit. […]
Jack Hayden helps Benedictine University to 3-1 record Jack Hayden, a Marian Central Catholic graduate, has been busy. Real busy. Especially behind the line of scrimmage. The Woodstock resident, now a junior at Benedictine University, has helped his team post a 3-1 mark through the first four football games. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound defensive lineman has […]
Woodstock North Girls volleyball continued their strong conference play with a win over the visiting Plano Reapers Wednesday night to move to 12-7 for the season and 8-1 in the conference.
The Streaks scored 3 times in the first half against the Plano Reapers Monday night at Larry Dale Field on Senior Night for the boys soccer team.
Woodstock North started its homecoming festivities with a stroll around the Woodstock square and finished the night with a win over the Johnsburg Skyhawks.
Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools met in a battle that went to penalty kicks to decide the match.
Ella White, a Woodstock graduate, is not only getting playing time on the McHenry County College volleyball team, she is helping them win. The freshman, who has played in 15 matches, leads the Scots with 163 digs. She also has 16 service aces and 14 assists. Courtney Komperde (Dundee-Crown), a Woodstock resident, is also a […]
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