Area volleyball teams are looking ahead to the final stretch of the 2017 season, adjusting course where necessary and setting sites on accomplishing year-end goals. “I’m particularly pleased and proud […]
Woodstock North High School’s attempt to put a stop to the undefeated Johnsburg Skyhawks – currently in first place in the Kishwaukee River Conference – was unsuccessful, ending in a […]
The Woodstock High School Blue Streaks lost a conference matchup against the Burlington Central Rockets in front of a home crowd Sept. 29 at Larry Dale Field. Both teams were […]
The shortest of the fall sports seasons, boys and girls golf load their schedule early in the season to take advantage of the typically milder weather in August and September. […]
Woodstock North football is on a roll, winning its second Kishwaukee River Conference game of the season, 41-21, Sept. 16 at home against the Marengo Indians. North finished the week […]
Marian struggles with loss of starters to injuries The Marian Central Catholic High School football team lost 42-20 Sept. 15 to East Suburban Catholic Conference opponent Marist High School (4-0 […]
The Woodstock High School Blue Streaks moved to 3-0 in the season when they defeated the Marengo Indians 14-7 Sept. 8 at Larry Dale Field. “The win was an overall […]
Woodstock North Thunder head coach Jeff Schroeder said his team is much better prepared this year than last, even though their current record of 1-2 does not show it. “At […]
Roster increases by 10 swimmers over last year Coach Renee Walker is kicking off the 2017 girls swim team season with 10 more swimmers than she had last year. The […]
The Woodstock High School/Woodstock North High School co-op golf season is in full swing with its third competition – the Woodstock Invitational – falling on the first day of school […]
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