The Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament in boys basketball tipped off in Knoxville Thursday. Top-seeded Mercer trounced Galva 77-29. Stark County pulled away in the second half to beat West Central 58-40. ROWVA-Williamsfield beat Ridgewood 56-31. United upset Princeville 50-49. BOYS…
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Golden Eagles Avenge Loss To Morrison
Mercer County pulled away in the fourth quarter on their way to a 71-54 win over Morrison Wednesday. The Mustangs led 28-18 in the second quarter before Mercer County went on a 15-0 run. The Golden Eagles were led in…
Tigers Continue Hot Streak
Sherrard pulled away in the second half to beat Orion 59-48 Tuesday in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division. The Tigers led 26-24 at halftime. Holland Anderson scored 12 points for Sherrard. Jack Hatlestad added 11 in the win.…
High School Spotlight: Rockridge’s Causemaker Flying Into Competitive Cheerleading Season
WRMJ caught up with Rockridge High School competitive cheerleader Callie Causemaker on Tuesday. The senior has earned all-state honors from the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association.
Tigers Race Past Rockets
Sherrard stayed atop the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division in girls basketball with a 66-20 win over Rockridge Monday. Kyla Elsbury scored a game-high 26 points in the win. Addison Pickens added 15 for the Tigers. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sherrard…
Riverdale Runs Away With Bob Mitton Invite
Riverdale won the 40th Annual Bob Mitton Invite over the weekend. The Rams finished in first place with 255 points, 64 ahead of second place Orion. Riverdale had seven individual champions at the invite. Mercer County’s Ethan Monson finished first…
Mercer County Continues Roll With Win Over Wethersfield
Mercer County extended their winning streak to three games with a 62-36 win against Wethersfield Friday. The Golden Eagles allowed just 11 points in the first half, leading 34-11 at halftime. Chase Olson scored a game-high 13 points. Owen Relander…
Rockets Rally Past Rams For Second Win
Cierra Bush netted two free throws in the final seconds to push Rockridge past Riverdale 33-31 Thursday. Bush was fouled with 3.3 seconds remaining and broke a 31-31 tie. Chloe Strachan scored a game-high 12 points for Rockridge. Erica Danner…
WRMJ Interview: Nelson’s Wrestling Style Fits In Nicely At Orion
WRMJ caught up with 2013 Mercer County High School grad Zach Nelson this week. He has taken over the Orion wrestling program and the Chargers are putting together a nice season as they host the Bob Mitton Invitational this weekend.…
West Central, Princeville Advance To LTC Tournament Championship
The championship game of the Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament is set in girls basketball. Second-seeded Princeville and fourth-seeded West Central will play for the championship Saturday afternoon at United High School. The Heat knocked off top-seeded Annawan 53-50 Wednesday. The…