A varsity soccer victory against Richmond-Burton and senior night, Sept. 29, served as the backdrop for an unexpected surprise that was dedicated to Woodstock High School senior and goalkeeper Roger Hernandez. Roger’s sister, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Lexi Hernandez, on leave from her deployment aboard the U.S.S. Roosevelt, hugged her brother for the first time […]
The Marian Central Catholic High School football team shut out Leo Catholic High School 29-0 Oct. 1, the first time this season the Lions had been held scoreless. Senior defensive back John Ahler hauled in four interceptions during the match-up of teams in the Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference Red Division. He led a […]
In Jacob Waryck’s own words: The only thing that is better than sacking a quarterback is scoring a touchdown. If the Woodstock graduate, who now suits up for Concordia University-Wisconsin, feels that way, he must be feeling pretty good right now. Five games into the season, the CU-Wisconsin Falcons were 4-1 overall and 2-1 in […]
Lucca Kenyon, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and a Woodstock resident, is always up for a good challenge on the golf course. The St. Norbert College senior thus far has answered the challenge in the first two outings. Through the first two rounds, she is averaging 91 strokes per 18 holes. She has played in […]
Despite the added hype of a pre-game pep assembly and parade, the Woodstock Blue Streaks fell to the Kaneland Knights 42-7 on homecoming last Friday. The Knights took control early, scoring twice in the first quarter for an early 14-0 lead. A Kaneland interception with just over two minutes left in the first quarter ended […]
Woodstock High School hosted the annual Ryan Byrne Festival this past weekend at Emricson Park. The flighted cross-country race began with a tribute to the coach who originated the race 22 years ago, and a nod to the athlete it was named for. Former Blue Streak head coach Marty Sobczak was responsible for developing and […]
Making history was at the top of summer vacation plans for Woodstock High School junior Nathan Zimmerman. After years of practice, Zimmerman achieved one of his two long-term goals: competing last month in the World Youth Archery Championship held in Wroclaw, Poland. “It was my first time out of the country,” he said. “And I […]
The Thunder spirit was alive and well, but the undefeated Morris Redskins proved too much for the Thunder, who lost their home opener 56-12. The Redskins scored early and often, totalling 14 unanswered points on two rushing touchdowns in the first quarter of the game Friday. In the second quarter, Morris ran for another touchdown, […]
A long-awaited opening day, a year overdue, occurred this past week. While most baseball seasons are winding down, the Challenger Little League in Woodstock is just getting started. As it did with so many other sports, COVID-19 canceled the 2020 season and delayed the start of the 2021 season. A league of their own There’s […]
The Woodstock North Thunder lost 34-22 to Harvard Sept. 3. Quarterback Jay Zinnen had 100 yards passing with one touchdown on a throw to Jacob Baun, one of two catches by Baun on the night. Henry Goetz was the Thunder’s leading rusher with 92 yards on 25 carries. Fabian Valadez led the team with six tackles, […]
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