Almost anyone who played the game, had a child involved, or followed youth basketball in the Woodstock area since the ’90s has probably run across Dale Jandron. The hoops enthusiast […]
Regional semifinal wins by Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools last week created a post-season crosstown showdown. With all the drama of a wild west gunfight, the match Oct. 27 […]
The ability to boot an accurate kick with a soccer ball or football is a valuable skill, so when a senior Thunder football captain suggested she take a shot at […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The boys varsity tennis team finished first overall in the Kishwaukee Valley Conference tournament last week. The Thunder were able to overcome fierce competition and the warm weather […]
The Thunder spirit was alive and well, but the undefeated Morris Redskins proved too much for the Thunder, who lost their home opener 56-12. The Redskins scored early and often, […]
Over the past few years, one of the most difficult geometry calculations for the Woodstock North High School math team is finding space for all of those Thunder trophies. Since […]
Thunder go 22-1, post longest winning streak in WNHS history
An outstanding softball season for a Woodstock North High School junior was recognized by the Kishwaukee River Conference when they named pitcher Ellie Thurow the KRC Softball Player of the […]
Crosstown rivals Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools faced off Dec. 12 in a Kishwaukee River Conference game at WNHS. The Streaks, who came into the matchup 1-2 in conference […]
As the weather gets colder, things are heating up in the pool at Woodstock North High School where the co-op boys swim team is getting underway with its 2017-18 season. […]
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