Unbelievable National Anthem from our own Varsity Cheerleader McKinley Shines. What a great job. Very well done. Tip off very shortly.

Johnsburg faces Marengo in a Kishwaukee River Conference basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Marengo High School. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

Senior forward Dayna Carr returned from injury Saturday and helped Marengo Girls Basketball’s offense get back on track in the third quarter en route to a 42-26 win over Johnsburg Girls Basketball in their Kishwaukee River Conference game. Story by Alex Kantecki: shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

KRC Champs. Third year in a row. Awesome job ladies. Ended the season on a great win.

A look back at some of Northwest Herald photojournalist Gregory Shaver's favorite pictures in the Northwest Herald from February 2025. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

Hey I know those two! Macy Noe55

HER. Paige Bueckers is the BIG EAST Player of the Year!

Congrats to Gabby Gieseke , Macy Noe55 , and Maggie on being named to the KRC All Conference basketball team!! Congrats girls!! 🔥🤗🏆⛹🏼‍♀️

I am happy to announce my commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Thank you Kelly McNiff and Marissa Delsman for seeing my abilities and giving me this opportunity. Thank you Destiny Ramsey and David Andrews for helping me through the process. #SwingTheAxe⛏️🧡💙

We will have a signing ceremony tonight for 13 MCHS seniors that are continuing their Athletic & Academic careers at the collegiate level. Starts at 7:00 pm in Homer Barry Gymnasium.

Congratulations Coach Riss!! We are so proud of you!!🎓💙💛

Congrats to Olivia Walter for qualifying in the 100 hurdles with a qualifying time of 16.62 seconds. State tournament is next weekend. Great job! She has another shot to qualify in the 300 hurdles later this evening.

🧡💙 #PioneerStrong

🚨 Newcomer Alert 🚨 First up — meet Chloe Van Horn from Pingree Grove, IL! 🤩🏀 ✅ Led her team in points, rebounds & FT makes as a senior ✅ Played FOUR varsity sports throughout high school ✅ Basketball Team Captain her senior year Welcome to Pioneer Nation, Chloe! 💙🧡

Dayna will be another strong addition to our post group. She has great size & nice touch around the rim! #swingthaxe

Day 1 in the books ✅ Just the beginning for this group! ⚡️🤩💙🧡 #SwingTheAxe ⛏️