KRC conference title determined at WHS-WNHS crosstown game By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A brand-new trophy will be added to the Woodstock High School trophy case outside Shipley Gym. The 2025-26 Kishwaukee River Conference boys basketball championship trophy made the rounds from group photos to individuals and team families after Woodstock’s 48-27 domination of crosstown rival […]
The Woodstock girls co-op swim team made waves at the Fox Valley Conference meet Saturday at Woodstock North. Placing fifth overall in a competitive field, the team had one conference champion, five swimmers with all-conference individual honors, and a new school school record in the medley relay. Out-performing all their seed times, all swimmers had […]
Woodstock High School came out on top when the Streaks hosted a crosstown wrestling dual meet Feb. 1 with Woodstock North, sweeping the meet 78-0 with pins by Jovanni Murillo-Gonzalez (182) and Steven Colvin (195). The Streaks are a tough team this season, finishing second in the Kishwaukee River Conference, while the Thunder has struggled, […]
Regional semifinal wins by Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools last week created a post-season crosstown showdown. With all the drama of a wild west gunfight, the match Oct. 27 was won in the final set with the Thunder riding off with the championship title, winning 2-1 (18-25; 25-18; 25-17). The Streaks dominated the first […]
By Lisa Kunzie news@thewoodstockindependent.com With all seven varsity runners crossing the finish line in the top nine, the Woodstock High School boys cross-country team won their fourth consecutive Kishwaukee River Conference championship Saturday. Junior Ishan Patel defended his individual title, finishing first with a time of 16:04.8 at Marengo’s Indian Oaks Park, with his twin […]
The Woodstock High School boys track and field team had a year for the record books, finishing its regular season by winning the first sectional championship in program history. Following its Kishwaukee River Conference victory the week before, the team continued the momentum, posting points across the board May 19 at the IHSA 2A Belvidere […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The boys varsity tennis team finished first overall in the Kishwaukee Valley Conference tournament last week. The Thunder were able to overcome fierce competition and the warm weather en route to the team title. The team was led by seniors Jason Burg (1st singles) and the doubles pairing of Erik Hermansson and Erik Sarabia […]
Woodstock High School’s boys track and field team made its mark in the 21st century, winning the Kishwaukee River Conference championship meet May 10. The last time a Blue Streaks team won conference was 1980 in the Fox Valley Conference. Woodstock scored a commanding 157 points to top the field of six teams. Second place […]
When the top boys and girls basketball players in the Kishwaukee River Conference were announced last week, it was no surprise that Woodstock North High School was well-represented. In fact, Thunder players were named to the top boys and girls spots. At the end of each season, the KRC recognizes the top players or athletes […]
Currently undefeated, the Woodstock co-op girls bowling team is on a roll. The six-girl team has been winning matches since the start of the season. Head coach Derek Lee said the record, 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Kishwaukee River Conference, is a result of the work the girls put in. “They are a very […]
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