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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

Brian Rockweiler cheers for his players on the MCHS varsity baseball team during the IHSA 4A Regional Championship on Jun. 4.

A community’s coach

Mason Sites, Sports Editor October 24, 2025

When you think of a diamond, what do you see? Some may see expensive, glistening jewelry while others may see a shape that they relate to math equations. However, if you’re a baseball player and/or fan,...

MCHS's varsity baseball team celebrates their Sectional win on June 9 at the Upper Campus baseball field.

Back for seconds

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor June 17, 2025

As MCHS’s baseball team arrives back to the Upper Campus after making it to the state finals, they take the time to recognize the accomplishments that the 2025 season brought. While this season may have...

On April 1. MCHS varsity baseball team battles it out again Mundelein.

On the mound

Ffion Curtain, Online managing editor April 15, 2025

As Bryson Elbrecht arrives at MCHS’ baseball field, he sees as the other players are warming up. Taking in the fresh air and the relief that the success of the baseball program has encouraged the team...

The McHenry Varsity baseball team takes a knee, as a team, on the field.

The nine-year fight

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

Over 1.9 million Americans suffer from cancer. As this can be one of the most deadly diseases, people from around the world raise money to help those suffering. One of these foundations is named The Jason...

MCHS's baseball team prepares for the season, with the addition of their new home field.

Up to bat

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

As the pitchers are dusting off the mound and the team’s tying up their cleats, McHenry is getting pumped up for their beloved baseball season. As the season has slowly started to unfold, the players...

On Tuesday, March 21, MCHS's varsity baseball team played and hosted their first game against Streamwood High School.

Swinging into a new season

Krystal Zamudio, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

Baseball season has begun, and he team has high expectations following their accomplishment of making history at MCHS by going to State for the first time during last season. The varsity lineup compared...

McCracken Field was upgraded during the summer and finished just in time for football season. But scheudling difficulties made many players and coaches worried that the football team would be the only one to enjoy the new facilities

The battle for McCracken

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor March 22, 2023

As the wintery spring continues, many of the grass fields have not thawed. Typically this would track most spring sports inside, however, MCHS’s newly implemented field allows the sports to get outside...

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.

Championship or bust

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor June 23, 2022

The crowd goes silent as the pitcher tosses the ball across the plate. Ricky Powell, a varsity baseball player, hits the ball and the team runs a double, winning the game for McHenry to head on to the...

Richard Powell closes a varsity boys baseball game against Jacobs on April 14 at Peterson Park. The Warriors won 10-1.

All the hits

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor May 23, 2022

It’s the bottom of the eighth inning. The Warriors are up to bat and down by one run. They gain one run and then, with 2 outs and 2 strikes, hit a home run, winning the game. As the season continues...

It doesn’t matter what sport an MCHS student plays. There’s a good chance that, if they excel, they will be noticed by a scout and recruited to play in college. Some might even be offered scholarships.

Committed

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor May 12, 2022

The paper is placed on the table in front of the newly committed athlete. When they look up, a crowd of supporters are celebrating their accomplishments. As they sign the paper, their hand shakes with...

Freshman basketball player Caleb Jett and freshman softball player Tatum Kornfeind are two of many freshmen who made varsity teams during this year’s athletic seasons.

Leveling up

Grace Hunt, Freshman Campus Bureau Chief April 6, 2022

A freshman races to see what team they were placed on for the upcoming sports season after the tough tryouts — varsity, it reveals. Their heart begins to beat faster with mixed emotions of fear and overwhelming...

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