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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

Leveling The Field: MCHS Girls Wrestling Program

Leveling The Field: MCHS Girls Wrestling Program

Berenice Santiago, Digital Editor November 11, 2025

In just three seasons, the girls wrestling program at MCHS has gone from an emerging idea into a story of grit, growth and possibility. It began during the 2023-24 school year when only a handful of...

MCHS's varsity boys swimmers dive into the pool during a meet at the Upper Campus on Dec. 18, 2024. This year's boys swimmers start their season on Nov. 24.

Boys swimming get ready to hit the starting blocks

Sawyer Thielsen, Contributing Writer November 10, 2025

MCHS’s boys swimming season starts on Nov. 24 at the Upper Campus pool. Meets against the other Fox Valley Conference schools went well, as the McHenry boys swim team won half of their dual meets...

Dayton Warren gets ready to take the court against Crystal Lake Central during last year's boys basketball season on Jan. 28. Boys basketball tryouts will take place for the 2025-26 season next week.

Varsity boys basketball prepares for upcoming season

Charlie Schuldt, Contributing Writer November 7, 2025

The varsity basketball team's coaches are preparing for their upcoming tryouts on Nov. 10 at the Upper Campus main gym. Last year’s team shared their first conference title with Crystal Lake South,...

The powder puff football team huddles up after a game at McCracken Field on Oct. 1.

Waving their flags

Sydney Boswell, Marketing Director November 6, 2025

MCHS's flag football team finished with one of the best seasons of all fall sports the school has to offer for the second year in a row. Despite this, it seems like much of MCHS has not truly taken notice. After...

Kennedy Harding runs with the girls varsity cross country team during last week's Regional meet at Fox Lake Bulldog Athletic Center.

McHenry cross country teams advances to the Sectional meet

Nathan Martin, Contributing Writer October 31, 2025

MCHS's cross country team qualified to IHSA Sectionals at Fox Lake bulldog athletic center last Saturday. On Oct. 25 the girls and boys teams both placed sixth at the Fox Lake Regional earning their place...

Brian Rockweiler cheers for his players on the MCHS varsity baseball team during the IHSA 4A Regional Championship on Jun. 4.

A community’s coach

Mason Sites, Sports Editor October 24, 2025

When you think of a diamond, what do you see? Some may see expensive, glistening jewelry while others may see a shape that they relate to math equations. However, if you’re a baseball player and/or fan,...

Oct 6, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game two of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Cubs lose the National League Division Series

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster October 16, 2025

The Chicago Cubs lost their opportunity to win the World Series this past Saturday, as the Milwaukee Brewers won game five of the National Division series. After losing the first two games of the NLDS,...

The varsity football team celebrates a touch down against Crystal Lake South on Sep. 4 at McCracken Field. The team has started their season with a 2-0 record.

Just getting started

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

McHenry’s varsity football team is off to a great start after winning their first two games against Dundee-Crown and Crystal Lake South, bringing the school spirit up at MCHS. Last year, McHenry went...

MCHS's varsity baseball team celebrates their Sectional win on June 9 at the Upper Campus baseball field.

Back for seconds

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor June 17, 2025

As MCHS’s baseball team arrives back to the Upper Campus after making it to the state finals, they take the time to recognize the accomplishments that the 2025 season brought. While this season may have...

MCHS alum Andrew Pilat and Curtis Weisenberger compete at this years Boston Marathon on April 21.

Across the finish line

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director May 21, 2025

With the sun beating down, the runners strike the hot paved cement. Spectators accumulate at the finish line to congratulate the participants. Runners finish at various times with the encouragement radiating...

Varsity distance runner Nate Martin sprints to the finish line during a track meet at McCracken Field on April 11.

Speed and spirit

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

The 13 teams within McHenry County came together and competed their best with the top two athletes in each individual event. The McHenry County meet is always a highly anticipated meet during track...

The MCHS girls soccer defensive lineup during media day at the start of the 2025 spring season.

Kickin’ into a new season

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

MCHS’ spring sports are starting once again, and with that a new girls soccer season. Girls soccer tryouts were March 3-6 in the Upper Campus gymnasium and at McCracken field, marking the beginning of...

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