11/5/25 Athlete of the Week – Krishna Patel – Soccer
Woodstock High School senior Krishna Patel has played an important role in the program over the last three years. He has led by example with discipline, commit- ment, respect, and […]
Woodstock High School senior Krishna Patel has played an important role in the program over the last three years. He has led by example with discipline, commit- ment, respect, and […]
Woodstock High School seniors Xin Berardi and Isabelle Alberto have been standout performers for the Blue Streaks girls tennis team this season. The duo, playing at No. 3 doubles, earned second […]

The FVC conference championship proved to be a big success for the young squad of swimmers from Woodstock. 3 swimmers took home individual medals and the 400 freestyle relay team […]

By Steve Peterson WOODSTOCK STREAKS Getting ready to haunt Morris Woodstock is the 15th seed, and will face second-seed Morris, 8-1, inthe first round at Morris, 7 p.m., Oct. 31. […]
Eddie Kowalczyk, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, kicked off the 2025 football season in impressive fashion. In the first five weeks, Eddie has racked up 500 rushing […]

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The finale of the regular season went to the Thunder with a 49-0 domination of the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge. WNHS senior fullback Dave […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four years ago, a group of 10 girls volleyball players reported to Marian Central High School, looking to make an impact for the Hurricanes’ volleyball program. […]

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The doubleheader of Woodstock and Woodstock North games opened with a volleyball match where everyone could enjoy something about the hour-long battle Oct. 22. For Woodstock […]

What a difference a year makes. One year ago the 6 – 2 Woodstock North Thunder went to Larry Dale field to meet the 3 – 5 Woodstock Blue Streaks […]

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the third straight season, Marian Central’s girls tennis team is heading to the IHSA Class 1A State Finals. The Hurricanes came home with the first-place […]
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