Alyson Jordan, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Adam and Nicole Jordan. Her teacher said, “Alyson has been an exceptional student in physical education at WNHS. She exhibits all [aspects] of the NORTH acronym: Never give up, Own your choices, Respect differences, Take chances, and Have pride. Alyson leads by […]
Woodstock North High School senior Michael (Mikey) Pintor was one of the leaders in football on the defensive side. He also contributed on offense and special teams. Mikey finished the year as the second-leading Thunder tackler with 50 total tackles, 8 TFLs, and one sack. On offense, he had 118 yards on 14 carries with two rushing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock senior cross-country runner Ellery Shutt feels right at home at Lakes High School’s campus course in Lake Villa. Shutt earned his third straight IHSA Class 2A State Finals spot with a sixth place finish at Lakes’ three-mile sectional meet Nov. 1. Shutt’s time of 14:57.82 was the second individual qualifying […]
By Steve Peterson WOODSTOCK STREAKS Getting ready to haunt Morris Woodstock is the 15th seed, and will face second-seed Morris, 8-1, inthe first round at Morris, 7 p.m., Oct. 31. No. 10 seed Chicago SouthShore, 7-2, plays at No. 7 seed Metamora, 7-2, in the opposite game.WHS enters the playoffs with a 5-4 record, 3-4 […]
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 Randecker surpassed a 2012 record set by Ryan Wade when he reached 2,376 yards early in the first half, five more than Wade’s career total. […]
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 North, they celebrated with a trophy for winning a share of the Kishwaukee River Conference championship with a 13-1 record, sharing it with Richmond-Burton. WNHS […]
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 in the midfield all year, showing grit, leadership, and the ability to rise to any challenge. Not only has he been a goal-scorer, but he’s […]
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 Conference clash Oct. 10. R-B is 4-0 KRC, ahead of the Thunder and Marengo, which are both 3-1. Woodstock North shook off a rough start […]
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 out of the IHSA Class 2A Belvidere Regional action at Timber Pointe Golf Course Oct. 1. Woodstock ended fourth and Woodstock North was fifth, five […]
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 title at Woodstock North as it hosted Woodstock. The youth of the host Woodstock North Thunder was not going to be denied Sept. 24, grabbing […]
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