Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

State wrestling champs, girls bowling, being ordinary

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
Two Hononegah students became 3A state wrestling champions this weekend. Photo: IHSA

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Hononegah finishes ninth at State Bowling Finals
Hononegah posted a 60‑game total of 11,258 pins, averaging 187.6 as a team
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.
Strong spirits: ordinary
When Jesus is in ordinary us, we can do the extraordinary.

Hononegah junior swimmer Bryson Beck qualified for the IHSA Swimming and Diving championships in the 200 and 500 Frestyle at the Byron sectional. Bryson swam 1:46.84 in the 200 Freestyle and 4:53.84 in the 500 Freestyle. Good Luck next weekend Bryson!

Check the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

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Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.

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