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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Western Conference All-Stars dunks the ball against the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the third quarter during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.

2024 NBA All Star game disappoints fans again

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

The annual NBA all star weekend was held from Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis this NBA season. The game featured 24 of the best players in the league, ranging from veterans Kevin Durant to young superstars...

Varsity boys basketball coach Corky Card talks to the team during a time out on Jan. 19 in the Upper Campus main gym during a game against Jacobs.

Big changes, big wins

Ffion Curtain, Freshman Reporter March 20, 2024

The crowd waits in the loud gym, anticipating the game starting at any minute, as the varsity boys basketball team warms up and gets ready to play. This is their chance to advance to the Sectional finals...

The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) approved a new rule in womens volleyball that legalizes double contact on the ball. This rule is a game changer for setters.

Double-touch rule change coming to volleyball

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer March 12, 2024

The NCAA recently changed one of the biggest rules in volleyball. Double contact from setters is now legal within limits in a match. The NCAA released some new rules for volleyball on Feb.20. These...

Just in time for the spring season, construction is wrapping up on the new baseball field right outside the Upper Campus.

Dusting off the plate

Lily Adams, Feature Editor March 8, 2024

The final bell of school has just rung, senior varsity baseball player Jack Stecker goes to his locker to grab his equipment. Making sure he has everything as he heads outside. Instead of running to get...

On February 28, the boys basketball team  won their sectional semifinals game against the Hononegah Indians by a score of 58-53. They will be playing in the sectional final on March 1.

One for the books

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

In every athlete's life there are games that we hold on to, we play until our body’s can not give us more. For the McHenry boys basketball team, their time is now. This year is the first time since 1976...

As the winter season comes to a close, spring athletes excitedly prepare for the return of sports like baseball, soccer lacrosse, tennis, badminton, and more.

Springing into a new season

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

As the snow starts to melt and the sun starts to peek through the clouds above our school, the springtime athletes have been putting in their hard work to have an amazing season. Every spring season...

McKenzie Woods, a sophomore at MCHS, will be attending nationals for archery after placing second in the state of Wisconsin.

Beyond the arrow

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

On Saturday, MCHS sophomore McKenzie Woods competed at Wisconsin S3DA State Indoor Target Tournament for archery at Fond Du Lac Expo Center in Fond Du Lac, Wisc. She competed on the Kenosha Bowmen team...

Junior and senior football players try to take each others flags during Homecomings Powder Puff football game on Sept. 27, 2023 at McCracken Field. Powder Puff is the closest that MCHS has ever gotten to a full flag football team.

IHSA announces girls flag football for next school year

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

The IHSA announced on February 5 that starting next school year, they are officially adding girls flag football as a new sport. The sport will include a state series and MCHS is trying to form a team starting...

Figure skater Brooke Gewalt, 22 MCHS alum, glides across the rink. Gewalt competed at the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Proving the impossible

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

Imagine you are a senior in high school, waking up at 5 a.m. everyday to chase the “impossible” dream. MCHS alum Brooke Gewalt did just that, waking up for early practices, training for Team USA all...

The boys and girls indoor track season has begun with practices inside of Upper and Freshman Campuses of MCHS.

Indoor track season underway at MCHS

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor February 7, 2024

The indoor track season has begun for the 2023-2024 season at MCHS, with players and coaches preparing for the indoor season by having indoor workouts before the invitational events start which are hosted...

Creating a history

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor-In-Chief January 29, 2024

As the girls shoulders hit the floor the pin is called and the match is won. It is always met with congrats and excitement, but this year is different. The girls all rush to congratulate as they all would...

On Friday, Jan. 19, MCHS Boys Varsity basketball competed against Jacobs High School at home in the Upper Campus.

Taking the court

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Just as the timer ticks down Hayden Stone dribbles the ball making the winning shot for McHenry High School’s basketball team. The gym goes silent as everyone watches the ball hit the backboard, then...

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