Woodstock girls volleyball player Hallie Steponaitis has been a four-year varsity athlete and a two-time team captain. Last year she won her first team MVP award. Hallie also set the […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a returning starter for the Woodstock North volleyball team, senior Lexi Hansen has proven to be a leading force on both offense and defense. She has put up solid […]
Preston Sarna threw a complete game and struck out 13 batters to lead Marian Central to a 2-1 win over Johnsburg in Woodstock in the Class 2A Johnsburg Regional quarterfinals […]
Marian Central Catholic freshman Kaylie Kowalsky is captain of the JV softball team. She leads by example – showing up early and staying late, and being fair and firm. Kaylie […]
Senior Dominic Aragona won first place in the 100m spring and long jump at the Tri-Meet with Johnsburg and Richmond-Burton. . CONGRATULATIONS!
Gracie has started off her senior season with a bang scoring five goals in the first two games. As the central attacking midfielder, Gracie is responsible for distribution to the […]
Jared Kniola spent his winter season in the weight room, working on hurdle form, and attending sprint training practices, and it is paying off. He has dropped time at every […]
Congratulations to Marian Central senior fencer Olivie Schlossman who was awarded the Karen Kenyon Sportsmanship Award at the Great Lakes Conference Championship this weekend. Each school nominates a male and […]
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