Makayla Thomas is a returning senior who is a 2x varsity starter. Makayla is looking to return her hard work and efforts and be the team’s leading kill leader out of the middle position Makayla is a great role model for our program. She’s a hard worker and always puts forth her best effort. CONGRATULATIONS! […]
Marian Central Catholic athletes and junior team captains Bella Zecchin and Lily Bures are finishing their second full year of track. Both qualified for state in 2021 and 2022, Bella in the long jump and Lily in high jump. Their coach, Steve Thomas, commended them for dedication to their teammates during sectionals. Both qualified for […]
Senior Luke Udelhofen plays varsity baseball for Woodstock North High School In the last five games, Luke has racked up some impressive stats, accumulating a .286 average, 3XBH, 6 RBIs, 6 1/3 IP, 2 SV, 1.11 ERA, and 0.789 WHIP. Way to go Luke! .
Sophomore Sam Chapman plays outfield and pitches for the Woodstock High School baseball team. Sam helped lead the Streak’s offensively this week with a .350 batting average and a .500 on-base percentage while recording seven hits, two RBIs, and six runs scored. Sam also recorded seven stolen bases on the week. CONGRATULATIONS! sponsored by More […]
The Marian Central Catholic High School boys tennis “double-brothers” team of senior Patrick Kumm and freshman Thomas Kumm, playing together for the first time ever in a high school-level arena, came through with a nail-biting straight-set victory over an experienced doubles team from Rockford Lutheran, helping to put points on the board during a Hurricanes […]
Danielle Hansen, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is one of the varsity captains because of her leadership and dedication to the program. She competes in long jump, triple jump, the 4×100 relay, and pole vault. In the past two meets, she placed first in all of her events. Dani also tied the […]
Brett Neuhart is a freshman tennis player at Woodstock High School. Earning a spot as the team’s best singles player, he started the season 2-0 with victories over Belvidere and Hampshire. Coach Jake Porter said Brett is a sponge for coaching and wants to improve. He loves watching and playing tennis and works very hard […]
Anna Lingle, is a sophomore on the varsity girls soccer team at Marian Central Catholic High School. Anna demonstrated fantastic goalkeeping during the past week against some tough competition, making more than 25 saves in the last two games. CONGRATULATIONS! More Info at SportsCityAcademy.com 815-355-0661
Seniors Tim Maidment and Jack Novelle topped the podiums at each of their indoor meets and medaled among top competition in the state March 26 at the Illinois Top Times 2A Indoor Championship, Maidment taking third in the long jump and Novelle placing fifth in high jump. Senior Emily Albrecht concluded her indoor track season […]
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