Blue Streaks boys basketball first games will be November 21, 22 and 23 for what has become an annual Thanksgiving holiday tradition for WHS-—the Hoops for Healing Tournament, co-

hosted with Woodstock North. At the varsity level for the Streaks, the early part of the

season will be used to see who will fill the gaps for four starters who gradu-ated last spring.

Six seniors are on the team this year: Blake Brainard, Drew Kohley, Justin Leith, Alex Mueck-enhoff, Matt Shook, and Josh Turner. Coach Baker states, “I’m a big believer that your seniors set the tone for how your team works in practice and com-petes in games, and I think those six guys are up to the challenge.”

Juniors Mikey Gardner, Andrew Gippert, Dylan Griso-lia, Tyler Peake and Spencer Zanck along with sophomores Carl Anderson, Evan Bridges and David Shinherr fill out the team.

The Streaks is a monthly publication for the WHS Athletes, their parents and WHS athletic staff produced by the WHS Backers Club.

Your comments or suggestions can be forwarded to Kari Gippert or April Carli via WHS athletic director Glen Wilson.

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November 2016

Boys Basketball Launches SeasonWith Hoops for Healing

By April Carli

This year marks the 15th season that Woodstock co-hosts the an-nual varsity basketball Thanks-giving Tournament, Hoops for Healing.

It all began in 2001 when then WHS Athletic Director, Doug Smith and Belvidere High School Athletic Director Tom Gillhouse started it to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

This year, besides Woodstock and Woodstock North, schools taking part include Round Lake, Antioch, Cary Grove and Marian

With only a few practices behind them, Coach Baker is pleased with the energy and effort the boys bring to each practice.

Coach added that they “emphasize bringing our best ef-fort and best attitudes to practice every day and trusting that success will follow.” He noted that this is a fun group of players to work with, and he is looking forward to an exciting season.

Boys Hoops

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15th Annual Hoops for Healing

Central. The Streaks kick off the year by playing at 8 p.m.,

Monday, Nov. 21 versus Antioch High School at Shipley Gymnasium. They follow up that contest Tuesday, Nov. 22 with a 5 p.m. game against Round Lake at Woodstock North High School. WHS wraps up their tourney with an 8 p.m. contest versus Cary Grove High School.

Numerous schools have participated in Hoops for Heal-ing in years past, including Sydney, Australia, Rockford Auburn, DeKalb, Jacobs and Prairie Ridge.

WHS 2016 Hoops For Healing

ScheduleNov. 21 8 p.m. vs. Antioch at Shipley Gymnasium

Nov. 22 5 p.m. vs. Round Lake at Woodstock North High School

Nov. 23 8 p.m. vs. Cary Grove at Shipley Gymnasium

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Hoops for Healing(continued from page one)

Seniors Blake Brainard (forefront) and Josh Turner battle for position during the varisty’s Blue White Night Nov. 10.

Girl Cagers drop threeTo Start Season

The girls team is off to a rough start for the 2016-17 campaign. The season’s first five games are on the road and currently they are 0-3. Having kicked off Nov. 15 versus Larkin at Burlington Central, the Streaks lost 50-41. They followed that up with a 41-31 loss to Prairie Ridge also competed at Burlington Central on Nov. 17.

On Nov. 19, WHS dropped a 61-35game to Harlem also played at Burlington Central.

Cheer on the ladies at their home opener Dec. 2 when they play Richmond-Burton at 7 p.m.Junior forward Sophia

Shinherr passes the ball to a teammate in the Blue White Scrimmage.

Congratulations To Cross Country’s Kylie Hagmann

The Streaks’ Kylie Hagmann not only earned All-State for the 2016 seaosn, but she also finished the year No. 22 at the Cross Country State tournmanet Nov. 5.

Streaks Spirit Wear

Come check out the NEW ARRIVALS for 2016-2017!! Clearance items available for $5 and $10. Don’t forget to show your BLUE pride with Streaks yard signs available for $5!

2 THE SPOUT • NOVEMBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016• THE SPOUT 4

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1st National Crosstown Classic

How awesome is this?!  Our hometown coming together as one —  showing support and raising money for both high schools at the  Friday Night  (October 14th) crosstown football game at WNHS! 

 

WHS Blue Streaks vs WNHS Thunder Friday, October 14, 2016 Woodstock North High School

Admission Price: $10 PER PERSON

Includes dinner, game ticket and lots of fun-filled family activities!

   

Season passes are not valid for admission at the crosstown football game 

WHS wrestling brings an exciting blend of brand new wrestlers who are eager to learn the sport combined with several wrestlers with experience. Senior Paxson Dechant, Junior Tanner Heidtke and Sophomore Aidan Jacobs are returning to the line up this year and will be strong leaders for the program. The first dual meet is Nov. 22 at Marengo. The squad’s first home appearance is Dec. 15 versus Prairie Ridge.

Grapplers Compete Nov. 22

Aarianna “Aari” Becerril, a junior, never danced before coach Kim McLaughlin recruited her in 8th grade. Becerril has grown as a danc-er since joining the team and has now been named captain.

Becerril is a strong but compassionate leader and an excellent captain, coach said. Outside of dance, Becerril is a world traveler, completing trips to Peru and China.

By April Carli

By April Carli

Highlighting Becerril, WHS Competitive Dance

Aari Becerril

Competitive dance is trying something new this year! Typically the team competes a pom and a hip hop rou-tine, but this year coach Kim McLaughlin is going to com-pete a jazz and a lyrical piece. The team will compete at South Elgin Nov. 30, Crystal Lake Central Dec. 4 and Stevenson Dec. 11. Coach McLaughlin called the team “small by mighty,”competing with 10 dancers. Captains this season are juniors Aarianna Becerril and Chloe Scott.

Dancing With The StarsBy April Carli

While the WHS cheer team has shown spirit on the sidelines for years, they are new to competing. Come see them at any of the upcoming competitions: Crystal Lake Central, Dec. 4; Niles West, Jan. 15; Richmond-Burton (Kishwaukee River Conference Competition) Jan. 23.

Cheering Toward CompetitionBy April Carli

Girls Tennis Team Sends Two to State

Shannon Fetzner (top picture) and Brenda Ordonez represented the girls tennis Streaks in doubles action at the IHSA State Tournament in October. The duo defeated Brooke Akrami and Raquel Robertson from Chicago Christian, 6-1, 6-0 in the first round of the Doubles Championship Bracket. They went on to lose to Wheaton Academy’s Olivia Hamm and Lily Bracy 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the top half of the Doubles Champi-onship.

Blue Streaks boys basketball first games will be November 21, 22 and 23 for what has become an annual Thanksgiving holiday tradition for WHS-—the Hoops for Healing Tournament, co-

hosted with Woodstock North. At the varsity level for the Streaks, the early part of the

season will be used to see who will fill the gaps for four starters who gradu-ated last spring.

Six seniors are on the team this year: Blake Brainard, Drew Kohley, Justin Leith, Alex Mueck-enhoff, Matt Shook, and Josh Turner. Coach Baker states, “I’m a big believer that your seniors set the tone for how your team works in practice and com-petes in games, and I think those six guys are up to the challenge.”

Juniors Mikey Gardner, Andrew Gippert, Dylan Griso-lia, Tyler Peake and Spencer Zanck along with sophomores Carl Anderson, Evan Bridges and David Shinherr fill out the team.

The Streaks is a monthly publication for the WHS Athletes, their parents and WHS athletic staff produced by the WHS Backers Club.

Your comments or suggestions can be forwarded to Kari Gippert or April Carli via WHS athletic director Glen Wilson.

3 THE STREAKS • NOVEMBER 2016

T H E S T R E A K ST H E S T R E A K S

November 2016

Boys Basketball Launches SeasonWith Hoops for Healing

By April Carli

This year marks the 15th season that Woodstock co-hosts the an-nual varsity basketball Thanks-giving Tournament, Hoops for Healing.

It all began in 2001 when then WHS Athletic Director, Doug Smith and Belvidere High School Athletic Director Tom Gillhouse started it to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

This year, besides Woodstock and Woodstock North, schools taking part include Round Lake, Antioch, Cary Grove and Marian

With only a few practices behind them, Coach Baker is pleased with the energy and effort the boys bring to each practice.

Coach added that they “emphasize bringing our best ef-fort and best attitudes to practice every day and trusting that success will follow.” He noted that this is a fun group of players to work with, and he is looking forward to an exciting season.

Boys Hoops

(continued on page 3)

(continued from page one)

15th Annual Hoops for Healing

Central. The Streaks kick off the year by playing at 8 p.m.,

Monday, Nov. 21 versus Antioch High School at Shipley Gymnasium. They follow up that contest Tuesday, Nov. 22 with a 5 p.m. game against Round Lake at Woodstock North High School. WHS wraps up their tourney with an 8 p.m. contest versus Cary Grove High School.

Numerous schools have participated in Hoops for Heal-ing in years past, including Sydney, Australia, Rockford Auburn, DeKalb, Jacobs and Prairie Ridge.

WHS 2016 Hoops For Healing

ScheduleNov. 21 8 p.m. vs. Antioch at Shipley Gymnasium

Nov. 22 5 p.m. vs. Round Lake at Woodstock North High School

Nov. 23 8 p.m. vs. Cary Grove at Shipley Gymnasium

(continued on page 3)

Hoops for Healing(continued from page one)

Seniors Blake Brainard (forefront) and Josh Turner battle for position during the varisty’s Blue White Night Nov. 10.

Girl Cagers drop threeTo Start Season

The girls team is off to a rough start for the 2016-17 campaign. The season’s first five games are on the road and currently they are 0-3. Having kicked off Nov. 15 versus Larkin at Burlington Central, the Streaks lost 50-41. They followed that up with a 41-31 loss to Prairie Ridge also competed at Burlington Central on Nov. 17.

On Nov. 19, WHS dropped a 61-35game to Harlem also played at Burlington Central.

Cheer on the ladies at their home opener Dec. 2 when they play Richmond-Burton at 7 p.m.Junior forward Sophia

Shinherr passes the ball to a teammate in the Blue White Scrimmage.

Congratulations To Cross Country’s Kylie Hagmann

The Streaks’ Kylie Hagmann not only earned All-State for the 2016 seaosn, but she also finished the year No. 22 at the Cross Country State tournmanet Nov. 5.

Streaks Spirit Wear

Come check out the NEW ARRIVALS for 2016-2017!! Clearance items available for $5 and $10. Don’t forget to show your BLUE pride with Streaks yard signs available for $5!