Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov 8 2026

SOBOs win to move onto I8FA Semifinals 20-14, Hononegah falls to Fenwic 38-13,

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov 8 2026
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South Beloit Secures Thrilling 20-14 Playoff Victory Over West Central
In a hard-fought postseason battle on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026, the South Beloit SOBOs delivered a clutch performance to edge out West Central 20-14 in the quarterfinal round of the I8FA playoffs. The victory showcased the resilience and grit of the SOBOs as they fought off a
Hononegah's Playoff Run Comes to an End with 38-13 Loss at the Hands of Fenwick
Hononegah finished the season 9-2 and 8-1 in the NIC-10 conference.

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3rd Rockton American Legion's Chili Cook-Off
Sat, Dec. 12, 2026, 2 p.m., American Center, 221 W. Main St., Rockton, IL

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