Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Shirland Mathletes, SOBO win, what makes a teacher great?
What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Four Shirland Mathletes took on multiple other schools Saturday at the dual chapter competition for MathCounts. The team placed 4th, with two individuals in the top 15. Jordan qualified for state with his fourth place finish and also placed second on the countdown round.
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
Harold Bone
Strong spirits: favorite teacher
A great teacher speaks with authority.
Gary Schwerin
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Upcoming events
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Soup’s On!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center at 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Diana LaForge
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Hononegah Jazz Night
Wed Feb 18, 2026 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St, Rockton, IL 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
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.
Harold Bone
