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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

Kansas City Chiefs guard Mike Caliendo (66) falls flat while trying to stop Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) from running in an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter during Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.

Eagles win Super Bowl LIX

Dominic Burnett, Puzzle Master February 11, 2025

On February 9th 2025 the NFL hosted the 59th super bowl at the New Orleans Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Almost everyone watches the super bowl. Some...

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

Don’t miss this shot

Ele Kinser, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

“I got ball!” Madalyn Sima shouts, scooping the ball up into a cradle. She sprints and swerves down the field with excellently taught control, finding herself right at the crease. She spots her opening,...

Last years frosh coach steps up for the next varsity season.

On the line

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor February 3, 2025

As football players at MCHS walk into the Upper Campus cafeteria, they see a familiar face. After the departure of past varsity head coach Jeffrey Schroeder, the school welcomed Special Education Teacher...

New additions

New additions

McKenzie Woods, Copy Editor January 31, 2025

As an MCHS student walks into their house, away from the bitter cold they go to sit down at their kitchen table to work on school assignments. They remember they wanted to pick an after school activity...

Players on the varsity boys basketball team  a huddle on the sidelines during their game against Crystal Lake South on Dec 11 in the Upper Campus Main Gym.

MCHS boys basketball is off to one of its best starts in school history

Hunter Blake, Sports editor January 30, 2025

The MCHS Boys Varsity Basketball season has been underway for about two months now, and midway through the season the team has seen a great amount of success following an already highly successful season...

Sophomore, Brooklyn Andersen posing during her basketball media day.

Sophomore success

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director January 17, 2025

Walking back onto the court for the second time, Brooklyn Andersen cheers and chants with her varsity teammates as she gets ready for another great season after her success during the fall on flag football. Andersen...

Professional Bull Riding stomped their way into Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Jan. 11. with Brady Fielder covering 3 bulls that night.

A wild ride

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer January 17, 2025

At the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, a fan sits in their seat on Jan. 10. The big lights turn off and neon lights turn on, “PBR” spelt out in flames and the loudness of the pyrotechnic  display...

Athletes who stretch have been seeing less of injuries as the seasons progressed.

Flexibility is key

McKenzie Woods, Copy Editor January 9, 2025

As students get ready for their practice they realize they forgot to stretch as they were getting ready. They think about the importance of stretching and everything that it can do for them and how it...

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...

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