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Golden Eagles & Tigers Open Season Victorious

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy.   Mercer County (1-0) erased a six point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Ridgewood (0-1) Monday night, 49-48, in Woodhull at the ROWVA-Williamsfield / Ridgewood Tip-Off Tournament. The Golden Eagles trailed 43-37…

Scott Durbin Named Rockridge Softball Coach

Scott Durbin was hired as the next Rockridge High School varsity softball coach at the district’s board of education meeting Monday night. Durbin has spent the last two season as the junior varsity coach for the Rockets. Former Rockridge head…

WRMJ Sportsline: 2023-24 High School Girls Basketball Preview

WRMJ previewed the 2023-24 high school girls basketball season Saturday morning on Sportsline. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor were joined by Sherrard head coach Doug Swanson, Rockridge head coach Ryan McDonald, and Mercer County head coach Kate Engwall. Jim also…

Aledo Creates Assistant City Administrator Job

The Aledo City Council has created an assistant city administrator position. The job goes to Jarod Dale says City Administrator Mike Chausse. The council approved the position this week.

Mercer County Veterans Day Observance Saturday

The Mercer County VFW preparing for another Veterans Day observance. Larry Peterson serves as Post 1571 Commander. Again, step off for the parade is 11 a.m., Saturday, from the former Northside school.

WRMJ Interview: Another D-I Rockridge Softball Product, Lewis Signs National Letter Of Intent With Wisconsin

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior Kendra Lewis at her signing day ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Lewis signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at the University of Wisconsin. Lewis is 63-0 with a 1.05 ERA…

High School Spotlight: Mellgren Representing Mercer County In ILMEA District Jazz Band

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior Colin Mellgren for the High School Spotlight Wednesday. Mellgren was selected to perform with the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) district jazz band. The performance is 5:30 p.m., Saturday, at Galesburg High School.

TRAC Announces 2023 Boys Soccer All-Conference Teams

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its 2023 all-conference boys soccer teams Monday. The conference-champion Mendota Trojans led the league with four first team all-conference selections. David Casas, Kaleb Kleckner, Johan Cortez, and  Izaiah Nanez all were named first…

Rockets Season Ends In Second Round Loss To Seneca

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy.   Rockridge (9-2) saw its 2023 season end in a 47-14 loss to Seneca (11-0) in the second round of the IHSA 2A playoffs Saturday. The Fighting Irish scored on their first…