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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

Mar 8, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots on Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NCAA conference tournament marches closer

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor March 9, 2026

Selection Sunday for March Madness take on March 15, with the NCAA's conference tournaments scheduled to begin later that week. There are a total of 31 Men’s Division 1 Conferences. However, the Power...

Oct 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA;  Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) takes a shot in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Starting off strong

Leslie Valle, Page Designer November 21, 2025

Throughout the 1990’s, The Chicago Bulls were the definition of basketball greatness. Led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and head coach Phil Jackson, the Bulls became a global phenomenon. They...

MCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team had their senior night on Friday, Feb. 14 in the Upper campus main gym.

Gallery | Boys basketball senior night

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

MCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team had their senior night on Friday, Feb. 14 in the Upper campus main gym. Senior players and cheerleaders were celebrated before tipoff and in dominating fashion the...

Girl Varsity basketball plays hard and fast against Crystal Lake South.

Beating the score

Lily Adams, Editor In Chief December 17, 2024

Senior Gaby Grasser steps into the court. Her shoes squeak as she runs across the court, the ball dribbling below her feet. She takes a deep breath as she shoots the ball over her head into the hoops....

Varsity boys basketball coach Corky Card talks to the team during a time out on Jan. 19 in the Upper Campus main gym during a game against Jacobs.

Big changes, big wins

Ffion Curtain, Freshman Reporter March 20, 2024

The crowd waits in the loud gym, anticipating the game starting at any minute, as the varsity boys basketball team warms up and gets ready to play. This is their chance to advance to the Sectional finals...

On Friday, Jan. 19, MCHS Boys Varsity basketball competed against Jacobs High School at home in the Upper Campus.

Taking the court

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Just as the timer ticks down Hayden Stone dribbles the ball making the winning shot for McHenry High School’s basketball team. The gym goes silent as everyone watches the ball hit the backboard, then...

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

Dribbling the ball down the court, 5 seconds left on the clock, losing by 2 points, a JV boys basketball player passes the ball to his teammate on the left and gets himself open to receive the ball. It...

A player advances to the rim at the varsity girls basketball game against Grant Community High School on Jan. 14.

Gallery: Girls basketball youth game

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor January 18, 2023

On January 14, the MCHS's varsity girls basketball team hosted their youth game against Grant Community High School. There was raffle tickets and MCHS warrior gear sold before the game. At half time, the...

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...

Marko Visnjevac dribbles the ball down the court on Sunday, Nov. 27 against Johnsburg at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee where the Bucks play.

Playing professional

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor November 30, 2022

Walking through the tunnel, the varsity boys basketball team looks up at the seats surrounding them. The lights shine down on them as they warm up. The game is about to begin, as thoughts rush through...

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...

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