Woodstock's Julia Laidig took on an unfamiliar role for the Blue Streaks as the team's starting setter in the fall and set the team record for single-season assists. That versatility helped Laidig's recruitment. She recently announced her commitment to Southern Illinois.
At 66 years old, Cindy Clay Crouse is better than ever after winning second in a national adult figure skating competition.
McHenry had one of its most potent offensive games in an 18-12 victory over Yorkville; and more in Saturday's Northwest Herald high school sports roundup.
Huntley’s Dominique Johnson and Sophie Amin won events as the Red Raiders placed third at the Wheaton Warrenville South Invitational.
Johnsburg senior Caitlyn Casella won the 100 and 200 meter titles at the McHenry County Girls Track and Field Meet April 19 and set a meet record in the 100. For her performance, Casella was selected as the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week in an online vote.
Trevor Jauch used to walk the halls of Crystal Lake South as a youth wrestler growing up. Now Jauch will walk those halls again, this time as the Gators' new head coach.
Marengo's Michael Kirchhoff nearly threw back-to-back no-hitters and finished with a one-hitter in an 8-2 win over Richmond-Burton in Kishwaukee River Conference play.
Harvard's Tallulah Eichholz and Richmond-Burton's Hailey Holtz combined for 43 strikeouts as the Hornets beat the Rockets 2-1 in 12 innings in their KRC game. Plus more softball, baseball, girls soccer and boys tennis results in Thursday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.
Richmond-Burton faces Marengo in a Kishwaukee River Conference baseball game on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Marengo High School.