Rockets Drop Season Opener

The Rockridge Rockets got an early start to high school baseball season Monday as they traveled to Rock Island to meet the Rocks.  Rockridge got out to a 3-0 lead after three innings but Rock Island got their bats going to rally for a 14-6 win.  The Rockets were held to four hits and their defense was shaky as they had 6 errors.

In volleyball, Mercer County defeated Wethersfield in straight games, 25-16, 25-19.  It was a non-conference match.

Junior High basketball saw Sherrard beat Mercer County 31-16 and Rockridge top Orion 27-21 in 7th grade play.  In 8th grade action it was Sherrard 40 Mercer County 3 and Rockridge 32 Orion 6.