By Steve Peterson Woodstock (4-1) went to Johnsburg (4-1) on Friday night to take on the Skyhawks.The game opened with Woodstock scoring a touchdown on a 13 play 80-yard drive, […]
WHS Head to Crosstown Challenge 3-0 By Steve PetersonWith the regular season three games old, the Blue Streaks have a whopping 117-14 scoring advantage on their opponents.Woodstock, (3-0, 1-0 Kishwaukee […]
Marian Central Catholic High School has announced a change in its football coaching leadership, as the Hurricanes announced Dirk Stanger as the new head varsity football coach. Stanger replaces Liam […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Class of 2026 member Matthew Cress and Marian Central’s Dan French were selected to participate in the 52nd Annual Illinois Shrine All-Star Football Game at […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North used touchdowns to end the first half and start the second and held off Plano 14-6 for a Kishwaukee River Conference victory Sept. 19. […]
Marengo strikes early and often to defeat the Blue Streaks 35-14 StaffReport news@thewoodstockindependent.com Friday night’s homecoming game for Woodstock High School pitted the Blue Streaks, undefeated coming into the game, […]
Woodstock North took on the Freeport Pretzels in an IHSA 51 football matchup Saturday night.
Anticipation ran high Jan. 13 as a crowd gathered in Marian Central Catholic High School’s auditorium for a commitment ceremony for Hurricane football standout Christian Bentancur. Having received a total […]
Blue Streaks win rivalry game as former state champions look on Football fans from all over Woodstock came together last week to enjoy dinner and celebrate athletes from many different […]
The ability to boot an accurate kick with a soccer ball or football is a valuable skill, so when a senior Thunder football captain suggested she take a shot at […]
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