By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central, 4-6 record, is at Johnsburg, 7-2, in an IHSA football playoff Class 3A game, at 7 p.m., Oct. 30. Marian Central, seeded 22nd, beat Kewanee 56-14 in the opening round Oct. 23. Johnsburg, seeded sixth, had an opening round bye. The Hurricanes and Skyhawks winner will face the winner […]
For the first time in many years the Woodstock Blue Streaks have opened the season with 2 consecutive wins. Week 1 saw a blow-out win against North Lawndale 46-6 and this week the Streaks took out a tough Ridgewood Rebels team 21-14. With standout play from QB Caden Thompson (2 TD passes, 1 rushing TD), […]
After a week long homecoming celebration, which included a return of the traditional “Powder Puff” flag football competition after a several years absence, the Woodstock Blue Streaks took the field against the Plano Reapers and delivered a 26 – 10 victory to deliver the perfect end to the Hollywood themed homecoming week.
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