Jovanni is a linch pin for the Woodstock High School wrestling program. As one of the only seniors who has been with the program over the past four years, he has been an integral glue between the new coaching staff, younger wrestlers, and the student body. Jovanni helped recruit new wrestlers from the school […]
Senior Cesar Ortiz helped Woodstock North Varsity Basketball to two recent wins this week. He scored a career high 30 points in a 73 to 65 win over Stillman Valley. Cesar came back the following game and put in 20 in a 61 to 36 win over Genoa Kingston.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Addy Walker is a three -year varsity level swimmer. Since her freshman year at Woodstock High School Addy can be counted on for any event. She has the team’s top times in the 200 freestyle, 200 individual medley, 100 breaststroke and 100 backstroke. She was part of the Fox […]
Jack Raymond, a senior, played linebacker for the Blue Streaks and was a leader of the defense for Woodstock High School football all season. Jack was a team captain for the 2022 Blue Streaks, a silent leader that did his talking with his pads and level of play. He practiced just as hard as […]
Ella Notaro has been the No. 1 golfer at Marian Central for the past two seasons. She regularly shoots in the low 40s, with the potential to break 40 each time she sees the course. Her physical golf game is strongly complimented by her mental approach to the game. She trains at Boone Creek […]
Senior Tyler Fink has stepped up in a big way this season both as a senior and as a team captain. He is the bedrock for our defensive line and our most vocal communicator on the field. It only takes opposing teams one run to realize that they cannot run at Tyler before […]
Sophomore #20 Hadley Rogge is one of Marian Central Catholic High School volleyball’s top offensive leaders with 69 kills and 21 blocks! Hadley’s positive attitude on and off the court has been her best asset. She is willing to do whatever it takes to put her team in a position to win. You can typically […]
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