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Junior and senior football players try to take each others flags during Homecomings Powder Puff football game on Sept. 27, 2023 at McCracken Field. Powder Puff is the closest that MCHS has ever gotten to a full flag football team.

[Photo] IHSA announces girls flag football for next school year

February 27, 2024
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Derrick Hozey

[Photo] Catalog of the committed

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor
May 18, 2023
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MCHS runners push themselves toward the finish line during a boys track meet on April 24 at McCracken Field.

[Photo] Running up the season

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
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The varsity softball team hi-fives each other after ending an inning during an away game against Warren on March 21.

[Photo] One pitch at a time

April 28, 2023
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MCHS students will attend prom on Friday at the Renaissance in Schaumburg. This years theme, Tale as Old as Time, was inspired by the Disney franchise Beauty and the Beast.

[Photo] MCHS hosts ‘Tale as Old as Time’ prom on Friday

April 24, 2023
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Kennedy OBrien carries the ball down the field during the Varsity Girls Lacrosse game.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse jump starts the season with new players

April 26, 2023
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Sophomore Ryan Hanson wrestles during a meet at Libertyville High School on Nov. 23. Hanson is one of four wrestlers who are headed to the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament.

[Photo] Down to the wire

February 16, 2023
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The varsity cheerleading team leaps in the air during a performance at Rolling Meadows High School on Dec. 7.

[Photo] Cheering on to success

February 21, 2023
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Joesph Thome releases the bowling ball down the lane about to strike success at Raymonds Bowl on Jan. 11.

[Photo] One match at a time

January 23, 2023
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Nathaniel Wirch prepares to wrestle his opponent from Antioch during a varsity meet on Nov. 23 at Libertyville High School.

[Photo] Working on wrestling

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor
December 21, 2022
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Lynette Alsot smiles as she hi-fives her teammates before a varsity volleyball game against Prairie Ridge on August 28 in the Freshman Campus main gym. Alsot, who also plays girls basketball, is the recipient of MCHSs High School Heisman this year.

[Photo] The result

December 16, 2022
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Students dance at MORP on February 20, 2020 — weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic forced students to learn from home for a year. This year, Student Council is thinking about how to bring winter dances back.

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Andrea Avila flies through the pool during a girl swimming meet against Woodstock North on Sep. 7 in the Upper Campus pool. The Warriors won the meet 125-39.

[Photo] Making a splash

November 9, 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.

[Photo] Girls golf wins Fox Valley Conference for first time since 2003

October 7, 2022
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Varsity baseball players celebrate runs earned against Jacobs on April 14 at Peterson Park. The team fought its way through sectionals and super-sectionals on its way to the state championship for the first time in school history.

[Photo] Championship or bust

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor
June 23, 2022
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Students find their place cards during prom on April 29 at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg.

[Photo] A roaring recap

Kyla Henige, Features Editor
May 23, 2022
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Richard Powell closes a varsity boys baseball game against Jacobs on April 14 at Peterson Park. The Warriors won 10-1.

[Photo] All the hits

May 23, 2022
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This years graduation ceremony was slated to take place at McCracken Field to accommodate a new combined class of seniors formerly from East and West.

[Photo] Graduation moved indoors due to inclement weather

May 19, 2022
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A varsity water player polo looks to shoot the ball at his opponents goal during a match in the Upper Campus pool against Vernon Hills on April 20.

[Photo] Water polo makes a splash

May 18, 2022
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Seniors from the class of 2021 toss their caps during a low-capacity graduation ceremony in the West Campus main gym on May 20, 2021. This year’s graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place at McCracken Field with no COVID restrictions.

[Photo] MCHS to host outdoor graduation ceremony with all seniors

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
May 17, 2022
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Seniors from the class of 2021 toss their caps during a low-capacity graduation ceremony in the West Campus main gym on May 20, 2021. This year’s graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place at McCracken Field with no COVID restrictions.

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Senior Brody Hallin pins a wrestler during a match against Johnsburg on Nov. 23 in the Freshman Campus main gym. Hallin, along with junior Christopher Moore, have helped guide the team to a successful season.

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Rocky Piehl locks his opponent in a headlock during a match against Johnsburg on Nov. 23 in the Freshman Campus main gym.

[Photo] Varsity wrestling dominates during successful season

January 28, 2022
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A member of the class of 2019 stands to be recognized during East Campuss graduation ceremony at McCracken Field.

[Photo] Seniors to graduate at McCracken Field

December 14, 2021
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Cross country runners Rayaan Ahmed and Joe Hissem push toward the finish line during a meet at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake, IL on September 4.

[Photo] One mile at a time

November 12, 2021
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Morgan Sellek catches a throw at second base during a varsity softball game at West Campus on April 14. Softball players are among those who are allowed to play without masks, according to guidance from the IHSA.

[Photo] IHSA lifts mask restrictions for some sports

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer
May 17, 2021
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The varsity football team huddles before a home game and stokes their team spirit against Huntley at McCracken Field on April 1. Several senior athletes at MCHS, including football players, intend to play college-level sports next year.

[Photo] Next level

Madison Harvey and Mackenzie Sroka
May 11, 2021
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The class of 2018 celebrates following their graduation at East Campus. Because of COVID, cherished graduation traditions have been canceled or adapted to accommodate social distancing, but new traditions, like the senior parade, have been added.

[Photo] Class of 2021 to graduate in small in-person ceremonies

Emma Snyder, News Editor
May 12, 2021
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Varsity baseball players cheer for each other before a game during the 2019 season — the last season that the team played. Though COVID shut down last years season, this years spring sports will play — just a shorter season that stretches into the summer.

[Photo] Warming up

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021
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The boys swimming team meets in the West Campus pool before a match on February 5th. The IHSA has limited most seasons as the state continues its battle against COVID-19.

[Photo] Winter and spring sports seasons begin

February 17, 2021
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Alejandro Animas-Szczepanik tosses the ball down the lane during a boys bowling practice on January 14, 2020 at Raymonds Bowl in Johnsburg. Both the boys and girls team will play their first games of the season this week.

[Photo] Boys and girls bowling starts season amid pandemic

Joe Ndu, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
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Varsity wrestling coach Jake Guardalabene addresses his team during a match against Hampshire on December 21, 2019. Up to this point, the varsity wrestling team and other winter sports have not been allowed to practice.

[Photo] IHSA announces a return to high school sports

Madison Harvey, Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
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The 2019-20 boys basketball team gets fired up before a game against Cary-Grove on January 8 in the West Main Gym. This seasons basketball season has been disrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions handed down from both the governor and the IHSA.

[Photo] Running out of timeouts

December 4, 2020
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September 10 at West Campus

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September 10 at West Campus

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The girls cross country team competes in a race against Dundee-Crown on September 10 at West Campus.

[Photo] The race against COVID

November 6, 2020
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Assistant coach Ray Currie congratulates last years varsity softball team between innings during a game on April 6, 2019. Spring sports and other extracurriculars were among cancellations in the wake of coronavirus.

[Photo] IHSA considers extending spring athletics seasons

April 3, 2020
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Students dance beneath the neon lights at this years MORP dance, which took place on February 15 at East Main Gym. The theme of this years dance was Glow Out.

[Photo] Glow all out

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
March 3, 2020
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Trapping the ball, varsity girls soccer player Ellie Ruppethal prepares to pass during a varsity girls soccer game last year against Grayslake Central.

[Photo] New and improved

Emma Snyder, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
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Cheering with their arms around each other, the 2018-19 varsity boys basketball team pumps each other up before a game against Marian-Central on November 28, 2018. Last year’s team finished their season with a record of 2-28.

[Photo] Varsity boys basketball has high hopes for season

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
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Senior Jacob McLean practices with the boys bowling team in December of 2018 at Raymonds Bowl in Johnsburg, IL. McLean committed to bowl with Highland College, won the NJCAA tournament last year.

[Photo] Boys Bowling team strikes back

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
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Senior setter Taylor Zoephel gets into a ready position with juniors Andrea Barajas and Savannah Coats during varsity volleyball game against Hampshire on August 27.

[Photo] Successful volleyball season ends in Regional defeat

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
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Record numbers of students packed West Campuss gym for during this years Homecoming dance on October 12.

[Photo] Homecoming dance breaks attendance record

Ciara Duncan, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
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Junior Caleb Schopen and Seniors Ian Knebl push ahead of their Huntley opponents during a cross-country meet on September 24 at McHenry Township Park.

[Photo] Boys cross-country aims high following FVC title

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
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Truman Keppy swings his golf club during the first boys golf game of the season against Wauconda on August 15.

[Photo] Boy’s golfer headed to State after team Regional win

Ciara Duncan, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
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Amanda Sikula cheers on the track at McCracken Field with Max DeCicco and her dance team before the Homecoming football game on October 11. The expanded team revved up the crowd before the game, then performed during the half-time show.

[Photo] Dance team boogies with boys during Homecoming game performance

Oliver Simpson, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
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Kylee OBrien plays Mrs. Sullen in the play The Beaux Stratagem, the West Campus fall play. The play premiered on October 2 during a parent and faculty preview performance and ran the proceeding weekend.

[Photo] During West fall play, students learn more about themselves

Stacy Correra, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
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Leonidas leads the Warriors onto the football field during the 2018 Homecoming game against Cary-Grove on September 28. The 2019 team went into Homecoming with a record of 3-2.

[Photo] Varsity football kicks off season strong

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
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