Local Sports

WRMJ Audio: Local Schools Must Decide On IHSA Basketball Season; ‘I have favorable attitude right now,’ Says Sherrard’s Boucher

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher Thursday morning. The two discussed the IHSA’s decision to defy the Governor and allow for a high school basketball, but leaving the decision up to local schools.…

WRMJ Audio: Sherrard Has One Sectional Title This Fall With Golf; Hoping For Another With Cross Country

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School cross country coach Joe Lopez Thursday morning. The Tigers claimed the regional title last weekend at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island and will now compete at this Saturday’s sectional…

IHSA To Proceed With Basketball Season; But There Could Be “Some Ramifications From ISBE” & “Legal Questions Remain In The Unknown”

The IHSA is moving forward with a high school basketball season, despite Governor J. B. Pritzker saying the sport would be “put on hold” this winter. IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson realizes there could be some ramifications from the state.…

IHSA Moving Forward With Basketball Season; Practice To Begin Nov. 16; Wrestling Moved To April 19

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, where the Board provided the latest information on the IHSA’s winter sports season. The Board voted to move the sport…

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: It’s A “PR” Kind of Season For Mercer County Sophomore Runner Cora Whitenack

Tatum Taylor (WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor’s daughter) had a chance to interview Cora Whitenack about the Mercer County High School cross country season. Both the Mercer County boys and girls cross country teams are headed to the sectional this…

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Hauger Helps Sherrard Cross Country Capture Regional Title; Now Hoping For Sectional Gold

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Dayton Hauger Wednesday morning. He is a member of the school’s cross country team, which won a regional title last weekend. The Tigers compete at the 1A sectional in…

WRMJ Interview: Governor Puts IHSA Winter Sports Season On Hold; Reaction From Ridgewood Hoops Coach Bryan Brooks

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that IHSA winter sports like basketball and wrestling would be put on hold. The two sports were scheduled to begin practice Nov. 16. The Governor’s announcement comes just one day before the IHSA Board…

WRMJ Audio: Basketball Hall Of Famer & Great Baseball Nickname Among Those That Called Cable Home

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Dave Nanninga Tuesday morning. He is the site founder of Illinois High School Glory Days. Dave recently researched the former Cable School and the unincorporated town of Cable, which was at one…

Tigers Win Cross Country Regional

The Sherrard Tigers boys cross country team captured their first regional championship since 2011 Saturday by winning the Class 1A Alleman Regional at Saukie Golf Course. The Tigers also had their first ever individual champion in Jacob Behla. The host…

Published Report Details Challenging Financial Times For IHSA

The head of the group that runs high school sports in Illinois says they cannot last another year without fans in local stands. IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson on Thursday told the Peoria Journal Star that the organization is dealing…