The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week – Tyler Ward
December 27, 2023
Veronica Baker is an outstanding athlete who goes out of her way for her team and community. Veronica comes to every practice and games portraying a positive attitude and pushes herself to further herself in her cheerleading career. She’s the team captain and a role model for other girls to lookup to. Veronica has an […]
Max Astacio, a senior at Marian Central High School, is a senior leader and captain of the wrestling team. His leadership and work ethic, along with his high character and academic prowess, represent the very best of the Hurricane wrestling program. Max has begun his senior year with an undefeated record in duals and a […]
Addy Crabill, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, has led the Thunder in scoring at 10.7 points a game. She helped lead her team to a second-place finish in the Wauconda Turkey Tournament. Addy hit seven 3’s against Rockford Jefferson, including four in the fourth quarter, to help lead a 14-point comeback victory. Hitting […]
Diego Landeros, a junior on the Woodstock boys soccer team, is one of the top goalkeepers in the Kishwaukee River Conference. With three shutouts during conference games this season, he led his team to the KRC championship tournament. He followed that up with an epic performance in the tournament championship game, saving many counterattacks from […]
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 […]
Bella Borta, a senior at Woodstock North High School, was the Fox Valley Conference champion in the 50-yard freestyle. She finished second at the sectionals qualifying meet and advanced to state in the 50 free. Bella is also on pace for the high school record in the 50 free. She is a professional in […]
Woodstock High School senior Ishan Patel has been the top runner on the boys team for the last three years. He pushes himself and his teammates to be the best they can be. He has been the conference champ for the past three years, won the regional, and finished fourth at the sectional. Woodstock High […]
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!
Woodstock North High School senior Robert Carroll is a second-year captain on the Thunder cross-country team. He works hard, is a great teammate, and is extremely coachable. Robert put the time in this summer and it has definitely shown throughout this season. He’s led the team several times this season in races and made […]
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