By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The finale of the regular season went to the Thunder with a 49-0 domination of the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge. WNHS senior fullback Dave […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The doubleheader of Woodstock and Woodstock North games opened with a volleyball match where everyone could enjoy something about the hour-long battle Oct. 22. For Woodstock […]
Saul Santana, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, made history by breaking the school record for the most goals in a season with an incredible 29 goals. He’s battled […]
Win puts Thunder 3-1 in the KRC with playoff eligibility in reach By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North will challenge unbeaten Richmond-Burton on Senior Night in a key Kishwaukee River […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock and Woodstock North boys golf teams made the most of their new split squads this fall. A total of six WHS and WNHS golfers advanced […]
Thunder use youth to edge out Streaks for KRC conference titleBy Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com It was a “High Noon” type showdown for the Kishwaukee River Conference regular season boys soccer […]
Senior Gabby Schefke is a true leader for Woodstock North volleyball. She’s been crushing it for the Thunder with 48 aces this season, and she recently broke the school record […]
Jessica Perez, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Melina Landa. Her teacher said “Jessica consistently exemplifies the Thunder Way in everything she does. She asks […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North girls volleyball squad has turned back Kishwaukee River Conference challengers Johnsburg and Richmond-Burton to take first place in the league, standing at 5-0. […]
Ben Weir, a junior at Woodstock North High School, has had a great start to the 2025 golf season. He finished third individually in the Sandwich Invite, carding an 82. […]
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