By Steve Peterson Woodstock sophomore standout Nick Morrow was the first and last Blue Streak to touch the football in a 49-35 win over Plano.The running back Morrow dashed up the middle for a 50-yard kickoff return, setting up the Blue Streaks’ first TD drive. He finished the game in its final seconds with a […]
Woodstock High School senior Erin Doherty is a varsity captain and a four-year varsity player. She has been a tremendous leader for the younger players in the program so far this spring, and we are looking forward to watching her have a great senior season in goal for the Blue Streaks.
Nicanor (Nick) Moreno-Rojas, a freshman at Woodstock High School, is the son of Antonieta Rojas. His teacher said, “Nick is an absolute delight to talk to and be around. He is kind, asks fantastic questions, and is an extremely hard worker. I am so impressed with his diligence, positive attitude, and grit to push himself […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three varsity seniors reflect on their high school football careers One athlete from Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock High School, and Woodstock North each recently answered questions about their football careers and future plans. Marian Central senior Dan French Dan French is a senior team captain, linebacker, and offensive lineman […]
WHS teen soccer star shines on international stage By Jen Nichols news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many young athletes only dream of competing at the highest level of their sport. Woodstock High School soccer stand-out Oscar Rubio is making that dream a reality. This past summer Rubio took the first step toward developing upper- level soccer skills, but also […]
Woodstock Lightning girls feeder basketball program sparks love for the game By Juel Mecklenburg news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Lightning girls feeder basketball program has hit the courts like a storm this fall. The feeder program for girls was brought back to life in 2021 by Josh Fourdyce and Jamie Lynn Wedoff. The program offers fall and […]
Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools met in a battle that went to penalty kicks to decide the match.
It’s spring in northern Illinois, and it’s no surprise that snow, rain, and cold have kept most spring sports practicing indoors and caused widespread cancellations in the region. The only action has been preseason indoor track and field meets hosted by high schools with indoor field houses, such as Burlington Central and Sycamore. Winter woes […]
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