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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

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) is assisted onto a cart after an injury during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

Down for the count

Lily Adams, Features Editor January 17, 2024

Professional athletes often get injured while playing. It is just part of the job. They are knocked down and they get back up again. For most athletes, it is just a small injury that will heal overtime....

Chicago Blackhawks Corey Perry stands on the ice in the first period of a preseason game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

Chicago Blackhawks player Corey Perry fired

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor December 18, 2023

The Chicago Blackhawks currently have one of the brightest futures in the National Hockey League, with the team acquiring the number one overall pick, Connor Bedard. The team has made some moves in the...

New Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks during a news conference at the teams office building in Wrigleyville on Nov. 13, 2023, in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs expected to be big buyers this offseason 

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

The Chicago Cubs have become the talk of the MLB so far during this offseason, as their surprising 83-79 finish shocked many around the league. With the hiring of new manager Craig Counsell, it seems the...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) in the third quarter at FedEx Field on Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Maryland.

Opinion | Just when things could not get any worse for the Chicago Bears, they did

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

The Chicago Bears have been nothing short of a disaster this season, with multiple firings from coaching positions for unknown reasons. Seemingly every move that General Manager Ryan Poles makes turns...

The new baseball field at MCHSs Upper Campus is underway and is expected to be done before the baseball season begins.

New Upper Campus baseball field still in progress

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

The upcoming 2024 baseball season at MCHS marks a big change made to the program, as the team moves away from its former home at Petersen Park. A new turf field with a sod outfield is being built behind...

MCHS student section wears neon in support of the Varsity football team, while nearly no one comes to support the JV and FROSH teams.

Favoring fans

Trevor Gutierrez, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Football games are always the highlight of the week, but most of the time fans only go to the more important varsity games on Fridays, leaving the stands for the freshman-sophmore and JV games almost completely...

New athletic director Chris Madson meets with administrators on the football field during the first home football game of the season on Sept. 1 at McCracken Field

Taking the field

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

The 2023-24‭ ‬sports season has begun at MCHS‭, ‬with many new coaching changes being made with the addition of a new Athletic Director‭, ‬football coach‭, ‬volleyball coach and boys basketball...

Seniors celebrate their victory during last year’s Powder Puff football game on Oct. 5 at McCracken Field. This year’s game will take place on Sept. 27 on the field.

Lights on

Lily Adams, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The ball is snapped and set into play‭. ‬The sound of gym shoes swoosh on the turf‭. ‬The flapping of the flags in the wind can be heard for miles‭. ‬The Powder Puff players dash across the...

The volleyball team marches down Green Street in last year’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 2. Fall athletic teams participate in Homecoming in a variety of ways, including scheduling special games, helping “paint the town” and walking in the parade.

Good sports

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

The lights turn on after the freshman football game is over‭. ‬The student section is more packed than it has been and will be for‭ ‬the rest of the season‭, ‬and they are dressed in gold‭....

Chicago Bear and MCHS alum Robert Tonyan poses for pics on the sideline during the varsity football game against Huntley on Sept. 1 at McCracken Field.

Back to McCracken

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

The first home game. The first time many fans are seeing the team play. The first time the dance team and marching band performs. The first time the team hears the support of a larger showing of Warrior...

Emerson Gasmann participates in MCHSs signing event to celebrate her commitment to playing a sport at a collegian level on May 9.

Catalog of the committed

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor May 18, 2023

As MCHS students move on from high school and into the next chapter of their life, some students are continuing the sport they have played for years. These students are committed to the college of their...

As the school year ends, teams are scheduling summer camps and practices. These opportunities arent just for players to hone their skills but also for coaches to a chance for the coaches to get a feel for which players they want on their team.

Break a sweat

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer May 17, 2023

With the school year quickly coming to a close, athletic summer camps are set to begin at the end of the May at MCHS. They are a chance for the coaches to get a feel for the future athletes that may play...

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