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Streaks fall short on homecoming

Marengo strikes early and often to defeat the Blue Streaks 35-14 StaffReport news@thewoodstockindependent.com Friday night’s homecoming game for Woodstock High School pitted the Blue Streaks, undefeated coming into the game, […]

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Marengo wins battle of 3-0 teams

Homecoming will not be so sweet this year in Woodstock as the Marengo Indians came to town and stole the night to remain undefeated and hand the Blue Streaks their […]

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Blue Streaks win home opener

WHS at 2-0 heads into conference play againstrival Harvard Hornets Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Blue Streaks were looking to go 2-0 to start their season when they hosted the […]

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9/3/25 Student of the Week – Hannah Olsen

Hannah Olsen, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Heidi and Chris Olsen. Her teacher said, “Hannah is one of the most remarkably determined students to have […]

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Blue Streaks 2-0 to start 2025 campaign

For the first time in many years the Woodstock Blue Streaks have opened the season with 2 consecutive wins. Week 1 saw a blow-out win against North Lawndale 46-6 and […]

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Boys golf splits program into two teams

By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Independent photos by Andrew Rousey Woodstock Invitational renamed for former  golf coach, JC Wise The boys golf program in District 200 has been a co-op sport […]

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Following his heart

2013 Woodstock High School grad Ian Ordoñez is ordained to the priesthood By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com On Pentecost Sunday, St. Mary Catholic Church was completely dark with only the glow […]

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