Marian Central Catholic High School (8-2) defeated Belvidere High School (6-4) 41-7 in the first round of the IHSA Class 5A football playoffs Oct. 31. “Harding Field is a place […]
Less than ideal weather conditions added a challenging element for runners in the 2A Woodstock sectional cross-country meet Oct. 31, hosted by Woodstock North High School at Emricson Park. Steady […]
The Woodstock City Council recently approved a measure dedicating a softball field at Bates Park to longtime resident Barb Hathcock, a founder of the Woodstock Girls Softball League. The council […]
Woodstock high school football teams were 1-2 for the weekend. Marian Central beat Carmel Catholic 19-14 at Harding Field Oct. 16, enjoying back to back victories on their home turf […]
Two Blue Streak cross-country team members were front runners at the Fox Valley Conference Championships held Oct. 17 at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake. Woodstock High School senior Luke […]
Woodstock North golfer Daniela Miranda is heading to the IHSA state tournament this weekend. Miranda shot an 84 at the IHSA Class A sectionals held this past Monday, Oct. 12, […]
Woodstock North golfer Daniela Miranda is heading to the IHSA state tournament this weekend. Miranda shot an 84 at the IHSA Class A sectionals held this past Monday, Oct. […]
Woodstock High School dropped its Oct. 9 game against Grayslake North to move to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the Fox Valley Conference Fox Division. The 35-14 home loss for […]
A determined Blue Streaks boys soccer team beat crosstown rivals Woodstock North 4-2 Oct. 10 on the Thunder’s home field. The Blue Streaks captain, senior forward Julio Arias, scored two […]
The Hurricanes gave their football fans reason to celebrate Oct. 9 during their homecoming game against St. Viator. Marian defeated the St. Viator Lions 33-13 at Harding Field, bringing their […]
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