All area high school golfers played in regional matches last week, with several golfers, boys and girls, advancing to sectionals. Marian girls The Marian girls team had a strong showing at the IHSA Class 2A Regional tournament Oct. 4, at Park Hills Golf Course in Freeport. The team placed third. Freshman Lauren McNulty led the […]
It’s been a perfect season so far for the Woodstock High School soccer team. As of Oct. 4, the Streaks have an overall record of 20-0, 11-0 against conference teams. Out of those 20 games, they’ve scored 73 goals and only allowed eight. Head coach Matt Warmbier says his team has a nice balance and […]
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 with the leadership our seniors have shown,” said Woodstock North High School head coach Eric Schulze. “They have set the tone for allowing the program […]
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 41-7 loss. What the team lacked in touchdowns, it made up for with Thunder homecoming school spirit. “I think kids played hard, despite the score. […]
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 looking for a win after coming off tough losses the week before, and the Rockets came up with it, decisively defeating the Streaks 55-16. The […]
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. All high school golf teams already have competed in their conference meets and will be playing regional matches this week. Marian girls The highest conference […]
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 2-0 in the conference and split 2-2 in overall standings. North scored on an opening-play fumble by Marengo. “We were fortunate to punch it in,” […]
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 overall; 2-0 ESCC). Without four starters, Marian struggled to keep pace with the competitive, Redhawks who scored 28 points in the first quarter. “We try […]
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 team effort,” said head coach Tommy Thompson. “With [starting quarterback] Tanner Heidtke out, Carl Anderson really stepped up.” The Streaks scored first with a pass […]
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 this time last year, we were 3-0 but played lesser competition,” said Schroeder. “Playing a tougher schedule early on, the kids get assimilated to better […]
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