The boy’s track and field sectionals took place May 20 at Rust-Oleum field, Vernon Hills High School, despite rain, cold temperatures and high winds. The conditions resulted in very few personal best times and distances but the three Woodstock-area schools still managed to qualify several athletes to advance to state. In sectional competition, the top […]
At the state finals, all competitors have the same goal: win a state championship in their chosen event. But if that isn’t in the cards, their goal is to at least earn all-state status and leave Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field with some hardware signifying said finish at the Illinois High School Association State Finals. […]
Woodstock High School ended its regular season with a sweep of rival Woodstock North May 4, defeating the Thunder 7-0 at home. The win left the Blue Streaks undefeated in the Kishwaukee River Conference. “This was our best performance of the year,” said Jacob Porter, WHS’ head coach. Judy Roller, WNHS’ head coach, called the […]
The girls’ track and field teams from Woodstock High School and Woodstock North High School competed in a Kishwaukee River Conference meet May 4, the first conference championship for the new KRC conference. WHS ended the meet in second place with 123 points. WNHS finished sixth with 31 points in the meet hosted by Marengo […]
Cold and wind challenged competitors and spectators at the McHenry County Track and Field Championships April 20 and 21 at Huntley High School. Fifteen teams from throughout the county competed for championship titles. For boys’ teams, Woodstock High School placed 10th, followed by Woodstock North High School at 11th and Marian Central Catholic High School […]
A crosstown tennis matchup between the Woodstock Blue Streaks and Woodstock North Thunder came down to the very last set, with WHS earning a narrow 4-3 victory April 18 at WNHS. “While we’ve beaten every team in conference play so far, we respect every team and know we have to continue playing solidly to win […]
The Woodstock High School Blue Streaks and Marian Central Hurricanes baseball teams picked up four combined victories this weekend in respective doubleheaders, while the Woodstock North Thunder continued their unbeaten conference run. “It’s nice to get a win especially after playing a team like Burlington Central,” said WHS head coach Matt Prill, referencing the team’s […]
Six former Blue Streaks have been inducted into the Woodstock High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s class of 2017. Kayla Beattie, Matt Lehl, Rob Mecklenburg, Jen Nichols-Hogle, Niki Schulty and Becky Wagenaar all were honored during an induction ceremony held in January during a varsity boys basketball game at WHS. This year marked the 16th […]
The spring baseball season has kicked into high gear with recent weather improvements setting local teams on course for achieving post-season goals. On April 1, the Woodstock High School Blue Streaks (5-1) improved their record with a 4-0 shutout against the Crystal Lake Central Tigers. “We’ve created that mindset of being proud of the program […]
Woodstock High School seniors Cora Uidl and Will Maidment both left Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center with bronze medals around their necks. They entered their particular events in the Top Times Class 2A Meet ranked, and the pair did not disappoint at the high school indoor track competition. Uidl vaulted to a height of 11 […]
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