High school athletics are extremely beneficial for students, regardless of the sport they decide to play. They help students build collaborative skills, develop coordination and strengthen their mental...
As the Winter weather slowly fades, students and staff at MCHS begin to ecstatically prepare for what’s next: Spring. Spring Break vacation planning is underway, coats are hung up for the foreseeable...
Professional sports leagues across the country have expanded Pride Nights, launched rainbow merchandise and posted statements of support for LGBTQ+ communities. But as conversations grow louder, especially...
Student athletes are constantly under pressure. Between their sport, other activities and their schoolwork, it can be hard enough to find any time to relax. This requires many student athletes to have...
Ding! Ding! The host opens the front door of their home to see a group of some of their closest friends gathered on their doorstep to enjoy some Sunday football. Snacks are set up on the kitchen counter,...
The 13 teams within McHenry County came together and competed their best with the top two athletes in each individual event.
The McHenry County meet is always a highly anticipated meet during track...
MCHS’ spring sports are starting once again, and with that a new girls soccer season. Girls soccer tryouts were March 3-6 in the Upper Campus gymnasium and at McCracken field, marking the beginning of...
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...
Picture yourself either as a coach or player on a public high school sports team that has always struggled but suddenly has a great year and makes a run at state. Despite your school’s dominance before...
MCHS’s softball teams tryouts were held Monday March 3 - 5, marking the beginning of their 2025 season.
The team now has 27 players combined on their Junior Varsity and Varsity team.
MCHS has had...
An avid hockey fan sits down to watch the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament. As the game goes on, the fan is interested in the amount of action and pride the players are showing. They begin to...
