By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com While almost all teams at Woodstock high schools were struggling with the weather to start spring seasons, one notable exception has been Marian Central’s softball squad. The Hurricanes improved to 4-0 with a 7-2 non-conference home win over Rockford Auburn March 27. A 15-0, four-inning shutout of Rockford Lutheran was their […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Led by returning IHSA State Qualifier Wilson Jakubowicz, the Marian Central boys track-and-field team is hopeful for a strong start to the new season. Jakubowicz finished second at the IHSA Class 1A Oregon sectional last season to qualify for state in the 100-meter dash, with a time of :11.79 seconds. This […]
Christine Chmiel, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, started the first two games of the season against Richmond-Burton. On March 10 the University of Dayton commit struck out 16 batters, gave up two hits, and walked three for an 8-1 victory. On March 12 she struck out 13 batters, and gave up 3 […]
Finn Piefer, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Colleen and Mark Piefer. His teacher said, “Finn is a highly organized and attentive student who approaches his studies with both precision and focus. He does not simply complete tasks; he takes ownership of his work, insuring it meets the highest […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s softball team got the early jump on spring games, and the start has been a good one. The Hurricanes swept Richmond-Burton with an 8-1 victory in the season opener March 10 followed by a 13-0, five- inning win two days later. Both games were in Richmond. MC’s senior pitcher […]
Hurricanes finish among top eight in IHSA Class 2A team competition By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central High School senior Antonio Aguirre made his final high school swim meet a historic one for the Hurricanes. Aguirre won fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle and 10th place in the 100-yard freestyle at the IHSA Boys Swim […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock North girls basketball players and two from Marian Central made their respective all-conference teams. For the Thunder, senior Addy Crabill and junior Abbey Ward were selected All-Kishwaukee River Conference. WNHS was 10-16 overall, 4-10 in the league. For Marian Central, sophomore Julia Dovidio and senior Jenna Remke were selected […]
Savanna Egert, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Quincy and Allison Egert. Her teacher said, “Savanna is always the first to lend a helping hand and is the steady force behind so many of our clubs. She leads not with loud words, but with consistent actions. Her quiet example, […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School senior Dan French is the first Hurricane to be honored as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete recipient. French was one of four winners of the 2025 NFF Scholar-Athlete Award, worth $4,000, which was presented Feb. 16 at a ceremony at the Chicago Bears headquarters, Halas Hall, […]
Julia Dovidio is a sophomore on Marian Central Catholic High School’s girls varsity basketball team. Julia led the team in scoring for the month of January at 7.7 points a game. She has made the principal’s list, has completed 25 hours of service, and is a three-sport athlete at Marian, participating in track, volleyball, and […]
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