WRMJ caught up with Rockridge junior golfer Amelia Rursch on Monday. She’s putting together a solid 2021 season for the Rockets.
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rursch’s Steady Play Putting Rockets On Leaderboard
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WRMJ Audio: Sherrard High School Recognizes Cpl. Luxmore’s Ultimate Sacrifice; Jersey Retired On 9/11
Sherrard High School honored the legacy of 2005 graduate Bryant J. Luxmore this past Saturday, Sept. 11th. The New Windsor native was killed in action in 2012 in Afghanistan. His high school football jersey number 5 was retired in a…
WRMJ Audio: Henry & Hofer Up Early For Sportsline
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jeff Henry and Andrew Hofer on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning. Jeff Henry: Andrew Hofer:
Mercer County and Rockridge Victorious, Sherrard Falls In Week 3
The Mercer County Golden Eagles notched their first win of the 2021 season with a 40-26 win over United Friday night. Mercer County trailed 26-24 after three quarters. David Meece gave the Golden Eagles the lead with a 94-yard touchdown…
Tigers Keep Rolling In TRAC
Sherrard remained undefeated (4-0) in Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division volleyball with a three game win over Erie-Prophetstown. Orion-Sherrard stopped Limestone in soccer. Rockridge won a triangular over Monmouth-Roseville and Hall in boys golf. VOLLEYBALL Sherrard def Erie-Prophetstown…
WRMJ Audio: #PorkandPigskins; Finding A State Champ In Porkchops
The IHSA and the Illinois Pork Producers Association teaming up to present the 2021 Pork & Pigskins Championship, which will crown the best porkchop sandwich in the state among IHSA concession stand chefs. So far there have been 74 entries.…
Tigers Top Chargers
Sherrard remained undefeated in Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division volleyball action with a win over Orion Tuesday night. On the links, the Tigers won a triangular over Monmouth-Roseville and Erie-Prophetstown. VOLLEYBALL Sherrard def Orion 25-19, 18-25, 25-21 Monmouth-Roseville…
High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Sawyer Weinert Helps Rockets Leap From Week 1 To Week 2
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior Sawyer Weinert on Monday. His play on both sides of the ball on Friday night helped the Rockets pick up a win over state ranked Sterling Newman Central Catholic.
Rockridge Comes from Behind; Sherrard And Orion Fall In Week 2
The Rockridge Rockets came back from down 14-13 in the third quarter to beat Sterling Newman Central Catholic 27-14 Friday night. The Rockets were led by quarterback Brayden Deem, who ran for two touchdowns and threw for one. Orion dropped…
WRMJ Interview: Hofer Discusses COVID Outbreak At Mercer County High School; Hoping For Return To Play Next Tuesday
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School football coach and athletic director Andrew Hofer Friday morning. A COVID outbreak at the school this week has resulted in full remote learning for Thursday and Friday. All extra-curriculars…