By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The large group of Marian Central girls and boys’ track-and-field athletes wished to finish their home careers on a stellar note. The Hurricanes hosted a seven-team meet for both teams May 4, and both came in first place on Senior Night. They showcased depth, determination, and record-setting talent across both the […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North captured the two games in the baseball crosstown rival series with Woodstock. Marian Central, meanwhile, reached three wins (3-15,3-6 CCC) with a 3-2 Chicagoland Christian Conference win over Northridge Prep May 4. Woodstock North and Woodstock played two entirely different games in town May 4 and 7. The Thunder […]
Baseball May 4 – Marian (2-15) fell to Northridge (9-11) 8-2. May 4 – Woodstock North (7-12) defeated Woodstock (6-8) 13-2. May 5 – Marian (3-15) beat Northridge (9-12) 3-2. May 5 – Woodstock (6-9) fell to Crystal Lake Central (10-14) 8-2. May 7 – Woodstock North (8-12) defeated Woodstock (6-10) in a close game […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North pitcher Kylee Nicholson kept Marengo’s offense from having a big lead, coupled with stellar defense behind her in the circle, and the team came away with an important league win. Nicholson knew the importance of the Kishwaukee River Conference clash with the Indians April 28. Her home run over […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Persistence was rewarded on the tennis court for Ben Vanderville, the Blue Streaks’ No. 1 singles player, who won his first match of the season on senior night, April 28 against Marengo. “Vanderville got his first win at No. 1 singles,” WHS boys tennis coach John Oliveira said. “Vanderville is the […]
Baseball April 27 – Woodstock (6-6) fell to Johnsburg (12-6) 10-2. April 28 – Marian (1-13) defeated St. Edward (1-13) 9-2. April 29 – Marian (2-13) beat St. Edward (1-14) 16-2. April 29 – Woodstock North (5-10) defeated Sandwich (10-10-1) 7-3. April 29 – Woodstock (6-7) fell to Johnsburg (13-6) 11-2. April 30 – Marian […]
ByStevePeterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Next week figures to be an important one for the Kishwaukee River Conference standings for both Woodstock and Woodstock North. The two teams collide May 4 at North and May 7 at Emricson Park in WHS’s home game, both starting at 4:30 p.m. Through the first six games of league play, it was […]
Champs crowned:WHS’s Ty Steponaitis and Marc Thomas; WNHS’s Braelan Creighton By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com With success coming from both track and field events, the Blue Streaks boys track and field team showed it was peaking at the right time at the McHenry County Invitational April 23 at McHenry’s McCracken Athletic Field. “Our boys had strong […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s softball team is aiming for a strong Kishwaukee River Conference season. The sister duo of Makayla and Madalynn Nordahl, while focusing on that goal, also have a softball playing destination. Makayla, a senior, selected Rock Valley College in Rockford earlier this year and will play softball at the Rockford […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng’sNo. 1 doubles experience has gone well in the early start to the season. Jasovic first learned the sport at an early age, helped by the tennis experiences of his mother and head coach. Gina Jasovic. “Alek started playing tennis when he was […]
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