As a dedicated member of the Marian dance team and an active dancer at her studio, Darcie Emmert consistently demonstrates passion, discipline, and leadership, both on and off stage. She […]
Senior Gabby Schefke is a true leader for Woodstock North volleyball. She’s been crushing it for the Thunder with 48 aces this season, and she recently broke the school record […]
Caden Thompson, a senior at Woodstock High School, is a third-year varsity quarterback for the Blue Streaks. He started the season with a 67% completion rate and has thrown seven […]
Marian Central Catholic High School sophomore Jordan Cheng went 3-0 last weekend at the Vernon Hills Invitational tennis match, winning matches over her opponents from Waukegan, Vernon Hills, and Lake […]
Ben Weir, a junior at Woodstock North High School, has had a great start to the 2025 golf season. He finished third individually in the Sandwich Invite, carding an 82. […]
Gabrielle Schefke, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is a varsity volleyball player. Her return to play after an ACL tear wasn’t expected to be until this past week […]
David Randecker, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is a leader both on and off the field. David consistently sets the standard for dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. On […]
Angela Pecoraro – Girls Golf Angela Pecoraro, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, has been passionate about helping grow the Woodstock co-op girls golf team. She played on the […]
Senior Tyler Fink has stepped up in a big way this season both as a senior and as a team captain. He is the bedrock for our defensive […]
Sophia Ferru is a senior leader on the Woodstock North High School varsity tennis team and has stepped up to fill the top singles position this season. Sophia has had […]
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