Rockton, IL
Fifth Down: Patrick Rollette — a Rampage veteran built on heart, hustle, and a whole lot of Stateline football
“I’d sneak the TV on and watch all the late games growing up. I played it every chance I got—outside or on a video game.”
Harold Bone
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Sports
Rampage open season with 20–0 shutout, signaling football’s return to the Rockton-Roscoe and South Beloit area
Hackett elevated over a smaller defender, pulling down a leaping touchdown grab that ignited the Rampage sideline and the home crowd. It was the first score of the season — and it felt like a statement.
Everyone is invited. Everyone is welcome. And everyone is encouraged to come celebrate the arrival of spring at the Rockton May Day Faerie Festival.
Whether you’re bringing kids, meeting friends, or simply looking for a reason to enjoy the outdoors, Settlers Park will be the place to be this Saturday.
Hononegah Girls Basketball
Hononegah’s Brunke Earns IBCA 4A Coach of the Year, Credits Players, Mentors, and Family for the Journey
It is a reflection of incredible hard‑working players and staff members I have been blessed with.
Hononegah High School
Castelli captures 16U state freestyle title, extending Hononegah’s rising wrestling legacy
Hononegah sophomore Bella Castelli has won the 16U 135‑pound state freestyle wrestling championship.
Roscoe Middle School
No Limits, All Heart: Roscoe Middle School Braves Roll Into IESA State
What do you get when you mix two 8th graders, two 7th graders and two 6th graders. Normally, I would say it would be chaos or some newer version of the 6/7 trend. However, the Roscoe Middle School Braves bowling team got a great mix of talent, teamwork, hometown
South Beloit, IL
Beloit Man Found Dead in Wooded Area in South Beloit; Coroner Says Natural Causes Suspected
Officials emphasized that no immediate signs of foul play were found at the scene.
Sports
Rockton, Roscoe, Willowbrook, and Stephen Mack Bowling sends deep, young field to IESA State finals
The state bowling finals are April 17–18, 2026 in Joliet.
Sports
Golfer's Day April 10th - It's a day for duffers and professionals to enjoy playing and celebrating golf.
April 10 is National Golfers Day. Check out our area golf courses in farthest northern Illinois.
South Beloit High School
Strong commits to national power Rock Valley College bowling
James Strong qualified for the 2025-2026 IHSA bowling championships earlier this year.
Fundraising
Hononegah Girls Track & Field launches fundraiser for essential gear
The Hononegah Girls Track & Field team is seeing strong growth this season and is launching a fundraiser to help cover essential gear as the roster continues to expand.
Junior Indians Flag Footbal
Girls flag football — needs you!
RL Jr. Indians Girls Flag Football program needs a few more girls, ages 7-8, 9-10, and middle schoolers in grades 6–8.
Roscoe, IL
Local card show to benefit aspiring martial arts champions
Sat May 16 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Limitless Martial Arts, 5486 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL 61073
Junior Indians Flag Footbal
Just announced - RRL JR Indians Spring Girls Flag Football
The Rockford Park District recently announced that Girls Flag Football would take place in the springtime instead of the fall. Registration is open now for the upcoming season. A Pre-Season camp put on by the Rockford Park District is scheduled for March 31st, 10-11:30 am at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two.
Hononegah
Hononegah shines across NIC‑10: a winter of All‑Conference excellence
In the 2025‑26 winter season, Hononegah once again stamped its mark across the NIC‑10 All‑Conference selections.
Hononegah High School
Hononegah finishes ninth at state bowling finals
Hononegah posted a 60‑game total of 11,258 pins, averaging 187.6 as a team
Hononegah High School
Two Hononegah juniors win state wrestling titles; Indians head to dual team finals
Hononegah’s wrestling program added two more champions to its storied history Saturday.
Golden Apple
Two remarkable educators earn 2026 Golden Apple Awards, bringing pride to Willowbrook and Hononegah
Hayley Gotzsche and Kelsey Zammuto were selected as 2026 Golden Apple Award recipients.
Hononegah Girls Basketball
Hononegah’s Kylie Simpson Named to 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team
“The students named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team embody what education-based athletics and activities are all about,” IHSA Assistant Executive Director Stacy Lambert said.
Hononegah rolls in Monday night playoff game against Jefferson, 78–47
Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foe
Hononegah
Lunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkout
Days after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.
South Beloit Basketball
SOBOs force 36 turnovers in 61–15 win over Christian Life
South Beloit opened the IHSA 1A girls basketball postseason with the kind of statement win every coach hopes to see in mid‑February. On a spring‑like Valentine’s Day afternoon — temperatures touching 50 degrees with barely a trace of snow on the ground — the SOBOs delivered a 61–15
Hononegah Lady Indians
Hononegah clinches outright NIC‑10 championship with 52–23 win over Boylan
The Rockton, Illinois girls basketball team is 16‑1 in league play after their win on Feb. 10, 2026.
Hononegah High School
How Hononegah students spoke out Feb. 6
One school day. Different reactions. Amidst unrest over immigration, students at Hononegah responded in their own ways.
Hononegah
Hononegah’s reign rolls on: 16 straight NIC‑10 crowns, three firsts to seal the deal
Hononegah boys swim team stands atop the NIC‑10. Call it dynasty, call it dominance, call it what you will — the Indians’ program has become the measuring stick for excellence in our part of the state.
