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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

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) takes the puck away from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (19) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Fans were upset when Hedman announced he was stepping back for mental health reasons.

Opinion | A ‘real’ man’s profession

Mason Sites, Sports Editor May 18, 2026

The idea of masculinity or toughness has single handedly defined some of the most popular sports worldwide. Take American football for example. The objective of the sport is to progress along the field...

Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo at the Super Bowl LX Experience at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Who made this year’s NFL draft

Dominic Burnett, Puzzle Master May 11, 2026

From April 23 to 25, the NFL hosted their annual seven round rookie draft. The three top picks of the draft were Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, David Bailey to the Jets and Jeremiyah Love to the Cardinals. According...

Coach Brian Rockweiler cheering on the MCHS Baseball team during the IHSA 4A Regional Championship.

Creating coaches

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor April 29, 2026

Senior Myles Wagner enters cross country practice and joins his team in warm-ups. As they are stretching, Wagner notices one of his teammates leaves the room visibly upset. Before he can go to his teammate...

Former NBA player Jaden Ivey has publicly spoken on his stance on the LGBTQ+  community, facing backlash and being removed from the team.

Opinion | Poison Ivey

Mason Sites, Sports Editor April 17, 2026

On March 30, former Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was released from the Bulls roster amid a series of social media livestreams, in which Ivey spoke out against the NBA celebrating LGBTQ+...

Feb 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view a Wilson NBA basketball and logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Tight race with tighter restrictions 

Sydney Boswell, Marketing Director April 7, 2026

As the 2025-2026 NBA season is nearing its end, the NBA awards have been a frequent topic of conversation amongst the NBA community. NBA award winners are typically announced during one of the first...

Many MCHS students participate in sports all year-round, and it isn't easy, but they make the most of it.

Jacks of all trades

Mason Sites, Sports Editor March 31, 2026

High school athletics are extremely beneficial for students, regardless of the sport they decide to play. They help students build collaborative skills, develop coordination and strengthen their mental...

McHenry varsity baseball takes the field on May 16. 2025 for senior night against Prairie Ridge.

Spring fever

Mason Sites, Sports Editor March 12, 2026

As the Winter weather slowly fades, students and staff at MCHS begin to ecstatically prepare for what’s next: Spring. Spring Break vacation planning is underway, coats are hung up for the foreseeable...

Mar 8, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots on Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NCAA conference tournament marches closer

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor March 9, 2026

Selection Sunday for March Madness take on March 15, with the NCAA's conference tournaments scheduled to begin later that week. There are a total of 31 Men’s Division 1 Conferences. However, the Power...

Leveling the Field | Pride in sports

Leveling the Field | Pride in sports

Berenice Santiago, Digital Editor March 3, 2026

Professional sports leagues across the country have expanded Pride Nights, launched rainbow merchandise and posted statements of support for LGBTQ+ communities. But as conversations grow louder, especially...

A mural in Seattle, WA showcases Sonics player Shawn Kemp. The Seattle Supersonics are one of a handful of teams that could be added to an expanded NBA.

Analysis | Bigger than basketball

Mason Sites, Sports Editor February 25, 2026

The last time the National Basketball Association added a new franchise was in 2004, when the league expanded from twenty-nine teams to thirty with the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats, or the Charlotte...

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