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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.
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Hononegah H.O.P.E. Foundation “A Touch of Nashville” Saturday, April 18, 2026
The H.O.P.E. Foundation’s 24th Annual “Touch of Spring” fundraiser/dinner and dance to benefit Hononegah High School will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the American Center in Rockton, at 221 W. Main Street. The theme this year will be a “Touch of Nashville”
Deaths
Richard (Richie) J. Bennington led an adventurous life, filled with family and friends.
“My dad was the greatest person I know,” his daughter Akahllia Bennington said.
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.
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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.
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Hononegah’s season ends 66-55 to Guilford in regional title game
Hononegah boys basketball finished 3rd in the NIC-10 with a 14-5 conference record.
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Hononegah advances over Harlem 75-60, keeping season alive
Hononegah's boys basketball team now moves on to the NIC-10 champion Guilford Vikings this Friday at Guilford.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dimke and Simpson shine in Senior Night win over Auburn 74–46
Hononegah celebrated two seniors on Friday, Feb. 13, at home against Harlem.
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Photos: Reading Buddies at Hononegah
Rockton’s youngest students read books with Rockton’s oldest students.
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How Hononegah students spoke out Feb. 6
One school day. Different reactions. Amidst unrest over immigration, students at Hononegah responded in their own ways.
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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.
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Hononegah Jazz Night
Wed Feb 18, 2026 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St, Rockton, IL 61072
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Hononegah Indians beat Harlem 62-48 off a second-half scoring burst.
The second half saw Hononegah really come into their own offensively with senior guard Oba Fasalojo scoring in the paint and beyond the arc. Fasalojo led Hononegah with 22 points with four attempts at the line.
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Hononegah students launch ‘The Digital Reset’ to rethink screen habits
Phones go everywhere now. Three Hononegah students are asking what that means for focus, balance, and everyday life.
Happenings
Meet the Candidates at Roscoe Township Community Center
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
IHSA
Hononegah Captures 2026 State Bowling Championship Behind Wheeler’s Spark, Scharre’s Breakout Title
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — 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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Hononegah Sits Fifth After Day 1 at State; Scharre, Dirkx Shine in Individual Standings
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Hononegah’s opening day at the 2026 IHSA Boys Bowling State Finals was defined by consistency, composure and the unmistakable feeling that the Indians are nowhere near finished. Competing at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights, Hononegah closed Friday’s six‑game block in fifth place overall,
Hononegah survives East 53-47 in a defensive nail-biter
Hononegah boys basketball is now 9-2 in the NIC-10 conference.
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Hononegah Indians drop a non-conference game on MLK day 44-40 to St Ignatius College Prep at Benet Academy
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Hononegah Indians bested by Auburn in an offensive drought, 72-40
Hononegah struggled physically on the boards, and offensively really couldn’t get going against this Auburn defense, but with a game against Huntley on Friday the team has a chance at a get-right.