Mercer County took on Monmouth-Roseville and Farmington in boys and girls track Thursday and took both meets. Rockridge remained unbeaten in softball while Mercer County is still looking for their first win. The Golden Eagles baseball team lost to Annawan-Wethersfield.…
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Eagles Tigers Split On The Diamond
Mercer County and Sherrard met on the baseball and softball diamond Wednesday. The Golden Eagles took the baseball game while the Tigers outslugged the Golden Eagles to win the softball game. Peyton Dye’s two run home run in the the…
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: School’s Out & Graduation Over, But MERCO’s King Still Has Wrestling Season To Finish
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Broctyn King Wednesday morning. The 113-pounder finished sixth in state last year and is thankful to get a high school wrestling season in 2021.
Youth Sports Getting Back On Track; YSF Football Returns For Fall 2021
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Tab Balmer Tuesday. He is the coordinator for the Youth Sports Foundation youth football program, open to 3rd through 6th graders. The pandemic wiped out the fall of 2020 season, but registration is…
WRMJ Interview: Galva Latest School To Go 8-Man Football; 28 Teams In Illinois
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor received an update from John Lalor with the Illinois 8-Man Football Association Tuesday morning. Galva High School approved joining the 8-man ranks this week, bringing the total number of teams in Illinois to 28 in…
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Drish Wouldn’t Want It Any Other Way; It’s All About Tradition & Expectations
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior Olivia Drish Monday. She is a key contributor for the Rockets top ranked softball program.
Three Rivers Announces All-Conference Football & Volleyball Teams
The Three Rivers Athletic Conference has announced their All-Conference football and volleyball teams for the 2021 spring seasons. As expected, the conference champions dominated the players named to the first and second teams. Three Rivers Athletic Conference Football –…
WRMJ Interview: Great Facilities & Great Conference; Johnston Hoping For Great Success At Sherrard
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with new Sherrard High School head football coach Brandon Johnston Friday afternoon. His hire is on Wednesday’s Sherrard School Board agenda.
Eagles Split With Spartans, Tigers Sweep Steamers
Mercer County scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth to rally for a baseball victory over Ridgewood while the Spartans softball team pounded out a win over the Golden Eagles. Sherrard stopped Fulton in both baseball and softball…
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Not Afraid Of Softball Cheers & Not Afraid Of Swinging From Her Shoes; Meet Sherrard Leadoff Hitter Hannah Waddell
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Hannah Waddell. She patrols center field for the Tigers and is also the team’s leadoff hitter.