By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central doubles team senior Marc Cheng and sophomore Alek Jasovic won four of six matches at the IHSA Class 1A state tournament May 28-29. The highlight of the four wins was their final victory, as Cheng and Jasovic outlasted Prairie Ridge’s Evan Seegert and Eli Loedig, 6-2, 4-6, (11-9) May […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central boys tennis doubles team of sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng sought to head to the IHSA Class 1A state tournament on a winning note. The Hurricanes’ duo did just that at the Prairie Ridge sectional, for a 20-4 record heading to state as they turned back […]
Woodstock North headed to the Class 1A Prairie Ridge boys sectional tennis tournament after winning the Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) tournament. The Thunder won all but one flight in the four-team meet held May 15 at Woodstock North and Woodstock HS courts. Final KRC tourney team standings: Woodstock North, 27 points; Johnsburg, 15; Marengo, 14 […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng’sNo. 1 doubles experience has gone well in the early start to the season. Jasovic first learned the sport at an early age, helped by the tennis experiences of his mother and head coach. Gina Jasovic. “Alek started playing tennis when he was […]
A late season change in the Woodstock High School boys tennis lineup resulted in a sectional championship title and a trip to state for two Blue Streaks last month, one of the best postseasons for WHS in many years, at least in this millenium. Seniors Riley Ellegood and Brad Arnold played singles all season: Ellegood […]
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 […]
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 […]
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