The first round of the IHSA football playoffs take place around the state this weekend following last weekend’s inaugural opening round games. Six TRAC teams remain alive with each class now trimmed to 32 participants. [FULL STORY]

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County’s volleyball season wrapped up with a three-set loss to Kewanee in IHSA 2A Sherrard Regional Championship on Thursday. The Boilermakers (22-11) claimed their first regional championship [FULL STORY]

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior cross-country runner Jorgi Arnold for the High School Sports Spotlight on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles won a regional championship at the 1A Bureau Valley Regional on Saturday. The [FULL STORY]

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County advanced to the regional championship of the IHSA 2A Sherrard Regional with a straight-set victory over Sherrard on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles (22-9) defeated the Tigers [FULL STORY]

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior offensive lineman Jake Ryser for the High School Sports Spotlight this week. Ryser took over as the team’s center this season. The Rockets (8-1) open their postseason against Newman in [FULL STORY]