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 has coached nearly every facet of the game at some point in his tenure, including boys and girls recreational feeder programs, travel teams, and freshman […]
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 was won in the final set with the Thunder riding off with the championship title, winning 2-1 (18-25; 25-18; 25-17). The Streaks dominated the first […]
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 kicking for the varsity football team, Addi Rishling took him up on it. It didn’t hurt that the suggestion came from her best friend. A […]
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 en route to the team title. The team was led by seniors Jason Burg (1st singles) and the doubles pairing of Erik Hermansson and Erik Sarabia […]
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, totalling 14 unanswered points on two rushing touchdowns in the first quarter of the game Friday. In the second quarter, Morris ran for another touchdown, […]
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 2018, the WNHS team has won five first-place trophies, including three this year alone in Stillman Valley, Rockford, and Hononegah. On Feb. 22 at Rock […]
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 Year. “I’m honored to be chosen out of all the amazing softball players in our conference,” said Thurow. But to earn the honor, Thurow racked […]
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 play, came out on top 47-33. The Thunder were 1-1 coming into the game. WNHS senior Sami Long sank two 3-pointers to help her team […]
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. Swimmers from Woodstock High School and WNHS have begun their competitive season, hoping to make some waves in the Fox Valley Conference this year. Following […]
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