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25 years of swordplay

Marian Central celebrates silver anniversary of the school’s fencing program By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com A quarter of a century ago, Spanish teacher Paul Morf introduced fencing to Marian Central Catholic […]

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Dolphins assemble championship team

By Sandy Kucharski Sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Hard work throughout the winter season has produced exciting results for the Woodstock Dolphins Swim Team. Eleven athletes represent the Dolphins on the championship team, with […]

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‘A teddy bear with a heart of gold’

WHS Coach Jim Patton is remembered for inspiring athletes inside and out By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com The close of the 2024-25 wrestling season is a fitting time to remember and […]

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Marian looks to advance from Dual Team Sectional

By Meg Ivers news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central Catholic High School boys wrestling team is primed to defend its state championship title this weekend at the IHSA Dual Team State Championships […]

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Canes Teunissen, Mastny win state

Marian wrestlers bring home two state titles, plus three more medals By Dan Chamness news@thewoodstockindependent.com That will be two for the win and the gold.  And two more for runner-up […]

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Northwood JTBA 7th-graders on top of their game

StaffReportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The boys seventh-grade Northwood Junior Thunder Basketball Association team is enjoying an outstanding winter season. The boys are currently 34-4 out of games they’ve played for the past three […]

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