ByJuelMecklenbergnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Despite some challenges with the weather, the Woodstock boys tennis program has gotten off to a “hot” start this season. Head coach Jake Porter is looking forward to watching […]
The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit Woodstock High School on Friday, May 3, for an evening of fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against a team of […]
BySandyKucharskisandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Energy was high despite near-freezing temperatures on opening day, April 20, for the Woodstock United Soccer Association recreational teams. With two weeks of practice and getting to know their […]
Woodstock High School concluded a brief indoor track and field season March 23 with select athletes participating in the Class 2A Illinois Top Times Indoor Championship in Bloomington. The Blue […]
Baseball March 18 – Marian (2-0) defeated Dakota (1-1) 4-0. March 19 – Marian (2-1) fell to Richmond-Burton (4-1) 11-0. March 19 – Woodstock (2-2) fell to Crystal Lake South […]
Rick Peterson to head up Marian’s boys varsity basketball team Marian Central Catholic High School named Rick Peterson as their new boys varsity basketball coach. Peterson, 66, has coached on […]
High school girls in Illinois will get a chance to play under the lights this fall after a recent announcement from Illinois High School Association that girls flag football will […]
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