Conor Brandt just completed his junior year at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is leading Marian’s offensive and pitching efforts this week, posting a .571 batting average and 1.4 […]
Jude Suay, a senior tennis player at Woodstock North High School, is currently 17-11 on the season and has been one of the most consistent performers on the team, playing […]
Kenzie Bowles Woodstock High School sophomore Kenzie Bowles had an impressive week, batting .909 with two doubles and a home run. She has made incredible plays at shortstop, and she […]
Alek Jasovic, a sophomore at Marian Central Catholic High School, received an Outstanding Academic Improvement award this month for his religion class, and he is the recipient of the St. […]
Kylee Nicholson, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is a pitcher on the Thunder girls lineup. This past week, Kylee went 8-11 hitting, giving her a .727 average. On […]
Ellery Shutt Woodstock High School senior Ellery Shutt is a team captain with several impressive accomplishments already this season. He qualified for several prominent meets, including Batavia Distance Madness, Illinois […]
Abigail Ward’s outstanding leadership and performance on the field this week have made her a tremendous asset to the Woodstock North High School team. As Thunder’s main center back, she […]
Woodstock High School senior Erin Doherty is a varsity captain and a four-year varsity player. She has been a tremendous leader for the younger players in the program so far […]
Woodstock North High School senior Elli Voss started the season looking exceptionally strong and focused. From the first day of practice, she has shown a great work ethic and determination. […]
Woodstock High School senior Ben Vanderville has shown remarkable dedication to the boys tennis program at Woodstock High School. Ben began his varsity career midway through his sophomore season when […]
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