The city of Woodstock was well represented this past weekend at the IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals as teams from Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools qualified to represent their schools at the event. Crosstown ties Instead of considering each other as opponents, Woodstock North’s head coach Jacqueline Adler and Woodstock’s coach Ashley Doran are […]
By Seth Roweand Sandy Kucharskinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Back in home water again, the Woodstock boys co-op swim team hosted Jacobs and Belvidere Jan. 18. The Woodstock co-op tallied 83 points for third. Belvidere scored 188 and Jacobs won the meet with 202. Woodstock North sophomore Isaac Morse won the 100-yard freestyle in 53.70 seconds. Morse finished second […]
Anticipation ran high Jan. 13 as a crowd gathered in Marian Central Catholic High School’s auditorium for a commitment ceremony for Hurricane football standout Christian Bentancur. Having received a total of 38 offers, the talented recruit narrowed the field to three, saving his final choice for the ceremony. The event began with an introduction by […]
Luke Silva, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Aurora University wrestler, did not have a peer. Not at Millikin University and not at 174 pounds. The Spartan grappler won the title at the Millikin University Open. He posted four victories to win the 174-pound title. Three of those victories were by pinfall, and one was […]
The Lady ’Canes are riding the wave of a very successful basketball season so far. As of Jan. 7, their record stands at an impressive 19-6. “I credit our success this year to having a great group that plays hard, competes, and likes to have fun playing basketball,” head coach Lee Brown said. “They understand […]
By Seth Rowenews@thewoodstockindependent.com Back in action after winter break, the Woodstock girls co-op bowling team breezed past Johnsburg Jan. 5 en route to a conference win. The girls achieved a decisive win with a total pinfall of 2,409 to Johnburgs’ 1,834. Woodstock North sophomore Torin Deacon led the girls with a three game series of […]
Marlon Pomili would like to be an All-American. Not just on the football field. The Marian University of Indianapolis athlete would like to earn National Association of Intercollegiate All-American status in the classroom as well. “I want to take advantage of the weight room during the winter,” Pomili said. “I will be working out frequently […]
With a goal of growing the team in as many ways as possible, Woodstock High School’s new dance coach, Ashley Doran, hit the ground running, implementing a variety of new ideas as the winter dance season got underway. Beginning with raising the participation in school events, Doran has begun a new tradition for varsity basketball […]
Reagan Kelly, a Woodstock resident and Marian Central Catholic graduate, has something to build on when Butler University resumes its indoor track season on Jan. 6. At the DePaul University-hosted Blue Demon Holiday Invite, the former Hurricane sprinter finished fourth in both the 300-meter dash and the 400-meter dash. The outing was held at the […]
After a year of abbreviated and misplaced seasons, sports enthusiasts enjoyed a return to normal in 2022. Some sports are in the process of rebuilding after a lean year, and some picked up and continued to build on previous successes. But one common thread was that everyone was happy to be playing or competing again. […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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