The stars in control of scheduling aligned last week, setting up the opportunity for the Woodstock North boys basketball team to host Antioch High School. More than just a random nonconference matchup, this game was also about paying tribute to the basketball culture in Woodstock. The Antioch Sequoits are coached by former Blue Streak basketball […]
Brooke Amann, a Woodstock North graduate, is one of those athletes who is taking advantage, the best she can, of the coronavirus. The former Thunder volleyball player is listed as a sophomore at Indian Hills Community College, but the fact is she is only a freshman and currently has three years of eligibility left. In each […]
Lacey Schaffter, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the starting point guard for the Thunder girls basketball team. Her coach complimented her for being a great leader for the team whose effort and heart instills confidence in everyone. In the Thanksgiving Tournament, Lacey averaged 14 points per game, made 13 3-pointers, and […]
Eunice Vargas, daughter of Catherine and Amiel Vargas, is a senior at Woodstock North High School. Consistently a high honor roll student, Eunice is the secretary of the National Honor Society, and a member of the math team, Key Club, Fashion Club, Woodstock North chamber orchestra, girls varsity tennis team, and Academic Challenge in Engineering […]
Frank Ferru, a junior at Woodstock North High School, had a great junior season for the Woodstock co-op golf team, medaling in three matches and earning 3rd-, 4th-, and 16th-place individual finishes in three invitational tournaments. He shot a 79 to lead the team into qualifying for sectionals. His coach said, “We are […]
Daniel Hunt, a senior at Woodstock North High School, participates in the bass fishing club and enjoys playing guitar, working on vehicles, exercising, dog training, and hiking. He recently participated in homecoming festivities by decorating Mrs. Menge’s door. “Daniel is a student I wish I had the pleasure of knowing before his senior year,” said […]
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, […]
Tyler Jeffrey Schroeder is a junior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Suzann Schroeder. Always on the high honor roll, Schroeder recently applied to be in National Honor Society. He plays basketball and tennis, volunteers at Home of the Sparrow and has worked with nonprofits through Youth Leadership of Greater McHenry […]
Woodstock North High School senior Anika Treadway has quietly started her season on a very strong note with a 6-1 record. She has quality wins over several large schools from the northern suburbs. Anika has shown a knack for staying calm under pressure. She spent time in the offseason preparing for the season and she […]
Casey Dycus has officially closed the book on his college football career. But the Woodstock North graduate’s athletic career and his academic career will continue. Dycus, who played three years of football for the Aurora University Spartans, is now pursuing a doctoral degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic. In addition, he is also playing rugby […]
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