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Mascarella proves a great catch for McHenry

By Brent Zell | Apr 12, 2017

You might say Wyatt Mascarella catches on quickly.

Hurricanes' Blaz leads charge toward another great season

By Brent Zell | Apr 7, 2017

For Karlie Blaz, a Marian Central Catholic soccer midfielder used to winning, a major turning point in her high-school career came in a loss.

MCC taking applications for summer sports camps

By Brent Zell | Mar 27, 2017

Registrations are open for McHenry County College's ScotStars Sports Camps for youth, according to the school's website.

McHenry's Wacker can name 200 ways patience pays off

By Brent Zell | Mar 24, 2017

Patience has been a common thread for McHenry County College's Jared Wacker throughout his baseball life.

Nichols-Hogle has 'surreal' induction into Woodstock's athletic hall of fame

By Brent Zell | Mar 17, 2017

Jen Nichols-Hogle has amassed numerous accolades as a player and coach at Woodstock High School.

Vasic shines at short for Scots

By Brent Zell | Mar 10, 2017

Baseball wasn't a natural choice for Nick Vasic, but he was certainly a natural for it.

Scots receive considerable attention in preseason baseball polls

By Brent Zell | Feb 10, 2017

The success that McHenry County College's baseball team celebrated last year has not stopped with the turn of the calendar so far.

Loeding grateful for time at MCC, Hall of Fame induction

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

At first, Michelle Loeding said, she was not excited to attend McHenry County College (MCC).

Arellano reflects on induction into MCC Hall of Fame

By Brent Zell | Jan 27, 2017

Rafael Arellano's recent induction into the McHenry County College (MCC) Athletic Hall of Fame was more than just about athletic achievement for him.

Youth basketball programs now underway in McHenry

By Brent Zell | Jan 23, 2017

Registration recently opened for two youth basketball programs, according to the McHenry Parks and Recreation Department's online program guide.

Youth soccer programs scheduled for McHenry

By Brent Zell | Jan 8, 2017

Youth soccer programs in the McHenry Parks and Recreation Department start soon, according to the program guide on www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

MCC to induct five into Athletic Hall of Fame

By Brent Zell | Jan 6, 2017

The McHenry County College (MCC) Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome five new members during a ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to a news release from the school.

MCC's Washington loves the speed of basketball

By Brent Zell | Dec 29, 2016

Before she was 10 years old, Quixmia Washington had already received her first basketball nickname.

McHenry County College volleyballer named NJCAA Second Team All-American

By Brent Zell | Dec 19, 2016

McHenry County College sophomore volleyball middle blocker Kayli Trausch recently was named to the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II All-America Second Team, according to www.njcaa.org.

Marian Central Catholic hoopster proves to be scoring machine

By Brent Zell | Dec 15, 2016

The 2016-17 girls basketball season is barely a month old, and already, Vannessa Garrelts has put herself in Marian Central Catholic's (MCC) record book.

Woodstock native, NIU runner named to Academic All-MAC Team

By Brent Zell | Dec 8, 2016

Woodstock native Maura Beattie was one of seven Northern Illinois University cross-country runners who recently were named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, according to www.niuhuskies.com.

Woodstock hoopsters adjust to changes after losing several starters

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Four starters are gone from last season's excellent Woodstock boys basketball team, but there is experience back this season.

McHenry co-rec volleyball, men's half-court hoops leagues start up anew soon

By Brent Zell | Nov 30, 2016

The 2017 co-rec volleyball and men's winter half-court hoops leagues will start soon in McHenry, according to the city's website.

McHenry Community College volleyballers eliminated at national NJCAA tourney

By Brent Zell | Nov 23, 2016

The McHenry Community College volleyball team was eliminated from the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Championship, with its 3-2 loss to Metropolitan Community College-Longview on Nov. 18 in Charleston, West Virginia.