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The McHenry Messenger

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

The McHenry Messenger

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

The McHenry Messenger

MCHS's Strength and Powerlifting programs hosted their annual Liftmas event earlier this week in the Upper Campus weight room to celebrate fitness before the end of the semester.

Heavy lifting

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

The McHenry Strength and Powerlifting programs' annual Liftmas event took place in the Upper Campus weight room on December 12, and served as a good opportunity for the MCHS powerlifting team to practice...

Girl Varsity basketball plays hard and fast against Crystal Lake South.

Beating the score

Lily Adams, Editor In Chief December 17, 2024

Senior Gaby Grasser steps into the court. Her shoes squeak as she runs across the court, the ball dribbling below her feet. She takes a deep breath as she shoots the ball over her head into the hoops....

Players on the Kings High School Hockey team celebrate after scoring a goal last season. Many players on the team are from MCHS.

Kings of the rink

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor December 12, 2024

The 2024-2025 Kings High School hockey season has been underway for about 4 months now. Because McHenry and surrounding schools in our area are unable to field teams large enough to play at an individual...

A view of the Heisman Memorial Trophy won by LSU quarterback Joe Burrow at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Brian Ciancio/TNS)

Opinion | HEI2MAN, not HE12MAN

Gabe Santos, Opinions Editor December 11, 2024

As the college football regular season is coming to an end, two candidates for the Heisman award have emerged as leagues above the rest. The MVP award equivalent is always highly competitive, but neither...

Corona is one of MCHS’s first female wrestlers. Starting her career in 6th grade, Corona was a big reason why so many girls feel comfortable and confident to try something new and lace up those wrestling shoes.

Hit the mats

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director December 2, 2024

Lacing up her shoes and stepping onto the mats, Natalie Corona stares down her next opponent. Being one of the first female wrestlers for MCHS, Corona has inspired many girls in her school and in her community...

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Ravens defeated the 49ers.

Opinion | Pro athletes deserve stronger consequences for their bad behavior

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

A famous sports player was recently arrested for a DUI and was released after paying bail. Following his release he was allowed to return to practice as normal and face minimal to no punishment upon his...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds the World Series trophy aloft after speaking at the ceremony at Dodger Stadium amid the celebration of the Dodgers' World Series title, in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

MLB post-season

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The 2024 MLB Season and Postseason came to a close on Oct. 30, as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 8th World Series in Franchise history, defeating the New York Yankees in comeback fashion 7- 6 at Yankee...

MCHS's girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.

Nothing but net

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

This Fall at MCHS, boys and girls lacrosse camps were held at McCracken Field as opposed to the usual summer camps. The boys camp was held on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, and the girls camp was held on Sept....

The varsity girls cross country team comes together to cheer each other on before a meet at McHenry Township Park on Aug. 31.

The heart of the team

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer November 5, 2024

From the outside of the gates of McCracken Field, people are walking by and hearing murmurs and laughter. The laughter comes from a group of MCHS students laughing and goofing around. Shortly after their...

Seniors football players, cheerleaders, dancers got to walk the field at MCHS last home game. Honoring the work that they have put in for their team and the memories they shared with their teammates.

Last steps on the field

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director October 30, 2024

As the final seconds click down, the seniors take a few last seconds on their fields to remember the love, commitment and passion for their respective sports. As they take their gear and eye black off...

MCHS first ever flag football season ended with a loss against Antioch in the Regional Championships.

Raise the flag

Kenzie Woods, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

As the flag football players practice before their big regional game in the crisp fall air, they think about all of their success and their goals they have succeeded throughout the whole season, and how...

Softball fields are quickly being put together right outside the halls of MCHS.

Construction in the works

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director October 21, 2024

After lacing up her cleats, a softball player steps onto the brand new field for the first time. A new facility for the team to share their love for their ball game. The fresh turf sinks down as she walks...

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