By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The magic of the 2026 Woodstock North softball team earned another chapter in a memorable season. The Thunder rallied for a four-run fourth inning, paving the […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North, Marian Central, and Woodstock softball teams turned their focus to the IHSA postseason in regional tourmament action May 19. Woodstock North, the Kishwaukee River […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s softball team completed its Kishwaukee River Conference championship season in fine fashio and celebrated by receiving its first league title trophy. The Thunder, 13-1 […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Thunder won their toughest league test, 5-3, before going on to clinch the program’s first KRC championship with a 17-1 triumph May 3 at Harvard. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North pitcher Kylee Nicholson kept Marengo’s offense from having a big lead, coupled with stellar defense behind her in the circle, and the team came […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s softball team is aiming for a strong Kishwaukee River Conference season. The sister duo of Makayla and Madalynn Nordahl, while focusing on that goal, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Woodstock North pitcher Makayla Nordahl went to work Friday afternoon shutting down the Blue Streaks offense striking out 12 on the night while allowing just one hit.
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
