Reese Zawisza is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She has earned every minute and every point so far this season. She leads with passion on the court and in […]
Woodstock North Senior Eva Hermansson is a captain for the girls wrestling team. She is 66-15 in her three-year career and was recently crowned the 105 lb. champion at the […]
Woodstock High School junior Melanie Ziemann is a hardworking cheerleader who supports her teammates, leads with energy and confidence, and treats every practice as a chance to improve. Her effort, […]
Marian Central Catholic High School junior Conor Brandt has averaged 14 points per game and 5 rebounds this week. Conor has been the leader in deflections on defense while causing […]
Abby Ward, a junior at Woodstock North High School, scored a school-record 38 points against Rockford Jefferson in the Thanksgiving Holiday Invitational. She averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 […]
Woodstock North High School senior Michael (Mikey) Pintor was one of the leaders in football on the defensive side. He also contributed on offense and special teams. Mikey finished the year as […]
Woodstock High School senior Krishna Patel has played an important role in the program over the last three years. He has led by example with discipline, commit- ment, respect, and […]
Woodstock High School seniors Xin Berardi and Isabelle Alberto have been standout performers for the Blue Streaks girls tennis team this season. The duo, playing at No. 3 doubles, earned second […]
Eddie Kowalczyk, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, kicked off the 2025 football season in impressive fashion. In the first five weeks, Eddie has racked up 500 rushing […]
Saul Santana, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, made history by breaking the school record for the most goals in a season with an incredible 29 goals. He’s battled […]
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