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Golden Eagles Rally for Win, Rockets Fall Friday Night at ROWVA-Williamsfield / Ridgewood Tournament

Mercer County erased an eight point halftime deficit to come back and beat Ridgewood 43-40 in overtime Friday night. The Golden Eagles were led by Kierston Cox with 20 points. She scored all of her points in the second half…

Eagles, Rockets Post Tourney Wins

Mercer County and Rockridge both posted wins at the Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles jumped off to a quick start in rolling over BPC while the Rockets picked up steam in downing the United Red Storm.  …

Spartans, Titans Pick Up Tourney Wins; Henry, Flynn Named All-State

The second night of the Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament saw the host Ridgewood Spartans top United and Monmouth-Roseville was a winner against the host Cougars.  The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced their All-State team for the 2021 season.  …

TRAC Announces All-Conference Football Team

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their All-Conference football teams for the 2021 season.  Erie-Prophetstown was the league champion with a 6-0 mark followed by Monmouth-Roseville at 5-1 and Rockridge at 4-2.  The Panthers had three first team performers on…

Eagles Drop Season Opener, Rockets, Tigers Roll

The high school girls basketball season got underway Monday night with Thanksgiving tournament action. At the Rowva-Williamsfield-Ridgewood Tournament, Mercer County fell to A-town and Rockridge rolled over Ridgewood. At the Geneseo Thanksgiving tournament, Sherrard handled Annawan on the Tigers home…

WRMJ Interview: Proposal To Expand IHSA Football Playoffs

WRMJ visited with Lockport Township High School Athletic Director Michael Dwyer this week. He, along with ten other school representatives have submitted an IHSA by-law amendment to expand the football playoffs. You can view the text of the proposal by…