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

Boys volleyball players from Lakes play against Grayslake Central on April 2 at Lakes High School. If they can get enough interest, MCHS plans to put together a boys volleyball team together for next year.

Hit the court

Ethan Rasmussen, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

MCHS recently announced a survey that asked about the interest in a boy’s volleyball team. With enough interest this could start the process of creating a new sport for the Spring. The process will...

Students played teachers at two different volleyball matches during the spring spirit rally on April 5 in the Upper Campus main gym. The frosh-soph team beat the Freshman Campus teachers, but the upperclassmen lost to the Upper Campus teachers.

Some assembly required

Aika Villa, Page Designer April 8, 2024

Waking up early in the morning, an MCHS student spots an email sent by the school reminding them that it’s spirit week, which also means an assembly on Friday as well. Quickly, they put on their favorite...

The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) approved a new rule in womens volleyball that legalizes double contact on the ball. This rule is a game changer for setters.

Double-touch rule change coming to volleyball

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer March 12, 2024

The NCAA recently changed one of the biggest rules in volleyball. Double contact from setters is now legal within limits in a match. The NCAA released some new rules for volleyball on Feb.20. These...

Players celebrate a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

Gallery: Volleyball against Burlington Central

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor-In-Chief September 7, 2023

On Tuesday, the girls varsity volleyball team played Burlington Central in the Freshman Campus main gym.  Warrior Nation wore white and cheered all game long in support of the team. While the team...

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...

Even though they have had to maneuver around a pandemic, many MCHS student athletes have signed intent letters to play sports at the college level next year.

Making the commitment

Kylie Chisamore, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

As senior year comes to an end, athletes must face the hard decision of where they will be attending school next in the fall. Decisions may be easier for some students, however, seniors cannot escape the...

Though the many tout the benefits of athletics, from team-building to physical fitness, less is said about the toll that sports play on adolescents physically, mentally and emotionally.

Wrapping it up

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor November 10, 2021

Aspen O’Brien steps off the court after being hit in the head. As she walks to the trainer and begins to be assessed, she feels the effects of the hit. She feels tired and has a headache constantly....

The JV volleyball team competes against Dundee-Grown during a match on September 9 in the Freshman Campus main gym.

Gallery: Volleyball Veterans Night

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer September 17, 2021

On Thursday, September 9, the varsity and JV volleyball teams played Dundee-Crown at their home court in the Freshman Campus main gym. Between the two games, veterans were honored and walked to the...

The varsity volleyball team meets mid-court to strategize during a game against Johnsburg on March 24 in the East Campus main gym.

Bouncing Back

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer April 27, 2021

MCHS’s volleyball teams have worked very hard to produce a successful season. The players are so excited to be back and to even have their season after waiting since the IHSA paused athletics in the...

Regina Anelli spikes the volleyball during a home volleyball match on March 22 against Lakes High School.

Gallery: Spring volleyball season

Madison Harvey, Staff Writer April 9, 2021

When the Illinois High School Association "paused" high school sports in the spring, MCHS's volleyball teams were among the most impacted. Now that athletic seasons are back in full swing, each volleyball...

The girls basketball team practices in Buckner Gym at West Campus on March 3 while other athletes train in the weight room. Two- and three-season athletes have had to make tough decisions about which sports to play — and which not to play — during overlapping seasons.

Wild ride

Madison Harvey, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

The weight room slowly fills up with athletes who stretch and prepare for practice. The coach comes in and begins the training, requesting that they focus in and work hard. This seems like a simple task,...

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.

Winter and spring sports seasons begin

Kylie Chisamore, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

The IHSA has allowed sports to move forward with shorter seasons and safety precautions. Some winter sports have already begun, including high-risk sports like boys and girls basketball and lower-risk...

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