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.