Sherrard knocked off Monmouth-Roseville 50-36 in a match-up of the top two teams in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division. Olivia Meskan scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Tigers. Violet Meskan added 12 in the win. Sherrard…
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High School Sports Spotlight: Hatlestad, Tigers Moving In Right Direction
WRMJ talked with Sherrard High School junior basketball player Jack Hatlestad for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. Hatlestad scored 23 points in Sherrard’s 53-48 win over Riverdale Tuesday. The Tigers are 9-7 on the season.
LTC Girls Basketball Tournament Begins
The 2023 Lincoln Trail Conference Girls Basketball Tournament opened Wednesday at United High School. Mercer County dropped their first pool play game to Knoxville 58-49. West Central downed United 48-31. Annawan began the tournament beating Ridgewood 60-43. Princeville topped Stark…
WRMJ Interview: Hofer Leaving MERCO Football & AD Job For FCA
Andrew Hofer announcing Wednesday he is stepping down as Mercer County High School head football coach and athletic director at the end of the school year. He is taking a position with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Hofer spoke with…
High School Sports Spotlight: Senior Leader Role A Perfect Fit For MERCO’s Jackson Long
WRMJ talked with Mercer County High School senior basketball player Jackson Long for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Long is in his fourth year in the basketball program and is a captain on this year’s team. Mercer County is 11-7 on…
Rockets Blast Titans
Rockridge remained perfect in Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) West Division play with a 57-35 win at home against Monmouth-Roseville Tuesday. Landon Bull poured in a game-high 16 points. Caleb Cunico scored 15 points and Jase Whiteman added 14 for…
High School Sports Spotlight: Rewarding Win For Cierra Bush, Rockridge Girls Basketball Saturday
WRMJ talked with Rockridge High School senior basketball player Cierra Bush for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Bush led the Rockets to their first win of the season Saturday, scoring 12 points in a 39-32 win over Durant at the…
Geese Soar Past Eagles
Wethersfield used a big third quarter to fly past Mercer County 44-31. The Flying Geese led 18-16 at halftime, then outscored the Golden Eagles 18-6 in the third quarter. Lajaya Angel scored a game-high 21 points for Wethersfield. Gabriella McPeek…
MERCO’s Upset Bid Comes Up Short Against Rockford Christian
Rockford Christian thwarted Mercer County’s bid for an upset at the Rock Falls Shootout 68-62 Saturday. The Golden Eagles trailed by as many as 13 points in the second quarter. Mercer County was able to cut the deficit to one…
Rebels Hand Golden Eagles Disappointing Loss
Stark County held Mercer County in check offensively on their way to a 55-45 win in Lincoln Trail Conference play Friday. The Rebels led by as many as 13 points twice. Daniel Kieser led all scorers with 21 points for…