Boys Basketbal Nov. 28 – Woodstock (2-2) lost to Grant (2-3) 59-44. Nov. 28 – Marian (1-4) fell to Marmion (3-2) 70-64. Nov. 28 – Woodstock North (2-2) fell to Stillman Valley (1-1) 58-43. Nov. 29 – Marian (1-5) lost to Rockford Lutheran (2-3) 89-78. Nov. 30 – Marian (1-6) fell to Grayslake Central (2-3) […]
Cale McThenia, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, has been a two-year starter for the Hurricanes. Over the last two seasons he has been one of the most prolific passers in McHenry County. In those two seasons he’s thrown for more than 4,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. In the last week of the […]
Christian Bentancur is a senior on the Marian Central Catholic High School football team. He completed his final game with a 21-reception, 183-yard, three-touchdown performance in the Hurricane’s 43-33 loss to Wheaton Academy on Oct. 20. . CONGRATULATIONS!
Marian Central High School had two golfers qualify for the state tournament this year. It’s no surprise that both grew up playing the sport, and each has strong family support. With so much in common, it’s also no surprise that the athletes are sisters, Ella and Nina Notaro. The road to state began with strong […]
Peter Louise is a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School. Peter has been the No. 1 golfer the past two seasons, and has medaled in every tournament he played in this year. He was selected to the first team All Chicagoland Christian Conference, our first year in the conference. He has qualified to compete […]
Boys Soccer Sept. 18 – Woodstock North defeated Sandwich 10-1. Sept. 18 – Woodstock fell to Johnsburg 2-0. Sept. 19 – Marian lost to Chicago Hope Academy 8-0. Sept. 20 – Woodstock North defeated Woodstock 3-0. Sept. 21 – Marian fell to Wheaton Academy 8-0. Sept. 21 – Woodstock North tied with Fr eeport 3-3. […]
Christian Bentancur is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. In their first conference game, Bentancur caught seven passes for 206 yards and four scores. His performance demonstrated why he will be joining Clemson’s football team next year. Bentancur and his teammates, won their first Chicago Christian Conference game in a great 40-0 full […]
By Juel Mecklenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central football improved its record to 2-2 Friday night after a big win against Chicago Christian. The Hurricanes kept the Knights on a losing streak, defeating them 49-34 to defend home field on Marian’s homecoming weekend. Head Coach Liam Kirwan is seeing his team going in the right direction. With it […]
Boys Soccer Aug. 29 – Woodstock North defeated Plano in a close game 3-2. Aug. 31 – Woodstock North fell to Huntley 7-0. Sept. 1 – Woodstock North was defeated by Larkin 5-0. Sept. 1 – Woodstock won a tournament game against Dekalb 1-0. Sept. 2 – Woodstock North lost to Lake Park 2-0. Sept. […]
STREAKS SUFFER SHUTOUT By Seth Rowenews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Blue Streaks opened the 2023 football season against the heavy-hitting Rochelle Hubs with a promising start last Friday at home. The Streaks forced a turnover on downs on the Hubs opening drive, but the Hubs pushed back, dominating the rest of the game. Rochelle got on the […]
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