By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Led by returning IHSA State Qualifier Wilson Jakubowicz, the Marian Central boys track-and-field team is hopeful for a strong start to the new season. Jakubowicz finished […]
Christine Chmiel, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, started the first two games of the season against Richmond-Burton. On March 10 the University of Dayton commit struck out […]
Finn Piefer, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Colleen and Mark Piefer. His teacher said, “Finn is a highly organized and attentive student who […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s softball team got the early jump on spring games, and the start has been a good one. The Hurricanes swept Richmond-Burton with an 8-1 […]
Hurricanes finish among top eight in IHSA Class 2A team competition By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central High School senior Antonio Aguirre made his final high school swim meet a […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock North girls basketball players and two from Marian Central made their respective all-conference teams. For the Thunder, senior Addy Crabill and junior Abbey Ward […]
Savanna Egert, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Quincy and Allison Egert. Her teacher said, “Savanna is always the first to lend a helping […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School senior Dan French is the first Hurricane to be honored as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete recipient. French was one of […]
Julia Dovidio is a sophomore on Marian Central Catholic High School’s girls varsity basketball team. Julia led the team in scoring for the month of January at 7.7 points a […]
Seven students from the graduating class of 2026 at Marian Central Catholic High School have been designated as 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars, School Curriculum Director Debra Cunico announced. They are […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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