McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

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 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

The National Football League's 57th super bowl took place in Glendale, Arizona at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, February 12 between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Being one of the...

On Feb. 16-18, Chris Moore competed in the IHSA state wrestling tournament at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Moore takes first at state wrestling tournament

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor February 24, 2023

From Feb. 16-18, varsity wrestlers competed at the IHSA State Tournament at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Chris Moore (170 lbs) won first place in his weight class, earning him MCHS's first ever...

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

Choosing a team’s starting players can often be a difficult task for coaches, professional or not. This case was for the San Francisco 49ers this season, as they had to go through three quarterbacks...

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

Cheering on to success

Krystal Zamudio, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

As the girls gather together and set the base for their flier, the crowd is standing with excitement and anxiousness for what’s about to come. On Saturday, Jan. 28, the girls varsity cheer team went...

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.

Down to the wire

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

As the final whistle blows, the match is done. The feeling of joy and adrenaline surges through the body and the brain, for the match was won. The goal to go to state was accomplished once again. The opportunity...

Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills gestures towards the crowd during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Highmark Stadium on Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Remarkable recovery

Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director February 3, 2023

The Cincinnati Bengals stadium was an eerie sight during the first quarter of the football game to determine home field advantage in the playoffs. The fans were silent and all the players were out on the...

The state of Illinois requires students to undergo fitness testing in their P.E. classes. Though the idea is to keep students physically healthy, some students may feel it takes a toll on them socially and emotionally.

Opinion: Fitness testing is unnecessary

Freedom Tomasello, Opinions Editor January 31, 2023

The fitnessgram pacer test is a test most students dread, and it's only one of the 4 required assessments in the physical education curriculum. The tests consist of a 60 second curl up test, a pushup test,...

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

One match at a time

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor January 23, 2023

Staring down the pins sixty feet away, the ball releases from their hand. Smoothly gliding down the lane to the pins. The silence of anticipation is broken by the ball knocking over the pins. It’s a...

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

The FIFA World Cup has ended this year after taking place in Qatar. Games were held across multiple locations and stadiums, and took place from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18. The finale of the World Cup ended with...

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

Working on wrestling

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor December 21, 2022

As the last varsity match of the night is won by the McHenry Varsity Wrestling team, it secures the match win for MCHS. The wins have been adding up for the wrestling team, which has been proving their...

MCHS sophomore Brady Anderson pushes past players from New Trier High School during a Kings hockey match. Though the Kings arent an official MCHS athletic team, many students from MCHS play for the team.

Hidden hockey

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

As the blades hit the ice, the team rushes past one another time and time again. Working together to reach success, after many practices preparing for the game. At pracities the team works to get better...

The varsity bench watches the game unfold against Crystal Lake Central on Nov. 29.

Starting the season

Krystal Zamudio, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

As the girls begin to run through their warm ups before the first conference game, girls basketball coach John Lunkenheimer prepares his different routes for the team to run before the away game against...

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