Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

Hononegah bowling championship

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
The Hononegah bowling team captured the IHSA state championship for the first time since 2019. Freshman Ian Scharre poses for pictures after winning the individual state championship on Saturday January 31 2026.

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Hononegah Captures 2026 State Bowling Championship Behind Wheeler’s Spark, Scharre’s Breakout Title
For the first time since 2019, the Hononegah boys bowling program stands atop Illinois again. And this time, the climb to the summit came with a late surge, a freshman phenom, and a senior who refused to let the moment slip away. Hononegah claimed the 2025–26 IHSA
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
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