Lewis University has won its past three lacrosse games. If you are keeping track of Kevin Blaz, the Marian Central Catholic graduate and McHenry resident has pushed his scoring streak […]
Almost anyone who played the game, had a child involved, or followed youth basketball in the Woodstock area since the ’90s has probably run across Dale Jandron. The hoops enthusiast […]
At Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock resident Reagan Kelly etched her name in the school record book many times for track and field. Now, the Butler University junior has […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Each sports season, the Kishwaukee River Conference names top athletes for each sport. As the winter 2022-23 season drew to a close, the list was announced, with athletes […]
Just call Woodstock North graduate Haley Halsall a Missouri Valley Conference All-Conference performer. The Indiana State University swimmer in her freshman season with the team earned the distinction after placing […]
Going into the week of Feb. 20, four teams were holding on to post-season hopes, but by the end of the week, the winter sports season had officially ended for […]
Marian Central Catholic wrestler Vance Williams moved onto the medal stand at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Individual Wrestling State Championships. He finished as the runner-up after taking […]
Marian Central Catholic graduate Dominique Thomas had the perfect race plan at the perfect venue in front of the perfect crowd. Those three things led not only to victory in […]
The Blue Streaks welcomed five new members into the Woodstock High School Hall of Fame last weekend in front of a home crowd at the boys basketball game. The diverse […]
Marian Central Catholic High School athletes have the unique opportunity to participate in the sport of fencing. Each year the team attracts 15-20 participants who practice and compete at various […]
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