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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
Hunter Blake

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor

Hunter Blake is a junior at MCHS's Upper Campus. He enjoys hanging out with friends, family, and playing baseball. Between school work and hanging out with friends, Hunter plays travel baseball for Lake In The Hills Thunder. This is Hunter's second year on the Messenger's staff. 

Recognition:

2023 IHSA Sectionals (fourth in Sports Writing)

“Opinion: Brock Purdy should be permanent first-string quarterback” (IJEA)

All content by Hunter Blake
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
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All grade levels have to study for second semester finals, while seniors that have met the requirements have not had to take their finals.

Opinion: All grade levels should have the option for final exemptions

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
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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
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MCHS runners push themselves toward the finish line during a boys track meet on April 24 at McCracken Field.

Running up the season

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
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Auria DAgostino dribbles down the field against Harry D. Jacobs High School on Tuesday, April 19 at Upper Campus.

Kick starting the season

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
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NY Guardians wide receiver Mekale McKay dives for a pass as Tampa Bay Vipers cornerback Shelton Lewis trails during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on Feb of 2020.

Back on the field

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
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Lynda Rotundo pushes herself for one more lap at Lakes High School on March 4 for District 117 Winter Grand Prix, one of several indoor meets that the track team participates as the season warms up.

The great indoors

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles for a first down in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.

Super Bowl LVII ends in thrilling victory for Kansas City Chiefs

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levis Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Santa Clara, California.

Opinion: Brock Purdy should be permanent first-string quarterback

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
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The JV boys basketball team meets in a time out during a game against Jacobs in the Upper Campus main gym on Friday.

Winning in JV

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring their teams third goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar.

Beer, fans and glory

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
December 22, 2022
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Voters cast their election on Nov. 8 in a school cafeteria in Des Moines. In McHenry County, officials judged the midterm election to be conducted freely and fairly.

Midterms in McHenry County free, fair and secure

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
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Arlington Park International racecourse in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race last year.

Opinion: The Chicago Bears should move to Arlington Park

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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Students lift in the weight room on Oct. 27 at the Upper Campus, some preparing for their winter sports. Tryouts for several sports, including basketball, begin in early November.

Welcoming winter sports

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
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Aubree Lundin lines up a putt during a varsity girls golf match against Johnsburg on August 15 at Boone Creek Golf Course in Bull Valley.

Girls golf wins Fox Valley Conference for first time since 2003

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
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The winner of this years NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament was No. 1 seed Kansas, who beat No. 8 seed North Carolina 72-69.

Time of madness

Hunter Blake, Freshman Correspondant
April 13, 2022
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A baseball with MLB logo is seen at Citizens Bank Park before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Locked out

Hunter Blake, Freshman Correspondant
March 15, 2022
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Chicago Bulls guards Alex Caruso (6) and Matt Thomas (21) celebrate after a basket by Thomas in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

Bulls seeing red during first half of the 21-22 season

Hunter Blake, Freshman Correspondant
February 15, 2022
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Though the devious lick trend has died down, schools all across the country — including MCHS — have given strict consequences to those students who break the rules for the sake of social media likes.

Devious

Hunter Blake, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2021
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