Rochelle News-Leader

The Rochelle Rays capped off the 2017 swim season on a high note Thursday evening, defeating the Genoa Gators to end the summer on a three-meet winning streak.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 3 days ago

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Junior All-Stars reach state championship

The Rochelle Little League Junior All-Stars are heading to the 2017 Illinois Little League State Championship.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 3 days ago

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Hub football players suit up for padded summer camp

Hubs varsity football coach Kevin Crandall has seen several talented teams pass through the Rochelle Township High School program, but this year’s bunch could be the best he’s coached in quite some time.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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Junior All-Stars split games with Streator, Olney

The Rochelle Little League Junior All-Stars continued their surge through the 2017 Illinois Little League District 5 Sub-State Tournament this week, defeating Streator 5-2 on Tuesday before falling to Olney on Wednesday by a score of 7-0.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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Lady Hub volleyball players return to the court

The Lady Hubs split into four teams and played a classic game of “USA” before ending their annual high school summer camp Tuesday morning at Rochelle Township High School. But there was something different about the four groups that took the court to face

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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Youth volleyball players bring energy to RTHS summer camp

John Pfaff has many duties as head coach of the Lady Hubs varsity volleyball team, but he admitted on Wednesday that one of his toughest tasks sometimes is keeping up with the energy Rochelle’s grade-schoolers and middle-schoolers bring to Rochelle Townsh

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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Junior All-Stars top Brown County to open sub-state tournament

After cruising to a victory in the 2017 Illinois Little League District 19 Championship, the Rochelle Little League Junior All-Star Team faced off against Brown County this past weekend in the opening round of the District 5 Sub-State Tournament.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 6 days ago

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10-11 Boys All-Stars defeat Rock Falls for district crown

Despite taking down Rock Falls 10-4 in the second round of the 2017 Illinois Little League District 19 Championship this past week, the Rochelle Little League 10-11 Boys All-Star Team needed one more win over Rock Falls to bring home the district title.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 6 days ago

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9-10 Boys All-Stars take down Sterling to win district title

The Rochelle Little League 9-10 Boys All-Star Team left no doubts about its position as the best team in the district this past weekend, cruising over Sterling by a resounding score of 27-1 to take home the 2017 Illinois Little League District 19 Champion

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 6 days ago

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Marquez ready to continue soccer career at Rock Valley College

Luis Marquez isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 6 days ago

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Minor League Girls All-Stars battle in district tournament

Rochelle Little League hosted the 2017 Illinois Little League Softball District 19 Championship this summer, and the Minor League Girls All-Stars did their best to bring home a victory against some fierce competition.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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9-10 Boys All-Stars dominate in wins over Rock Falls, Sterling

A pair of swift victories over Rock Falls and Sterling has the Rochelle Little League 9-10 Boys All-Star Team in the final round of the 2017 Illinois Little League District 19 Championship.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Youth bowling sign-ups starting soon

T-Byrd Lanes is giving local youth bowlers a chance to stay active this fall and beyond while enjoying some friendly competition and learning from experienced bowling instructors.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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10-11 Boys All-Stars reach district championship game

The Rochelle Little League 10-11 Boys All-Star Team cruised to a spot in the 2017 Illinois Little League District 19 Championship after two decisive victories this past week.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Former Lady Hub Chavez finds new home at Illinois College

Illinois College may be roughly three hours away from Rochelle Township High School, but it still felt like home for former Lady Hub student-athlete Jovanna Chavez.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Rochelle Rays charge to victory over Geneseo Gators

The Rochelle Rays turned in another strong performance Thursday evening, with Alison Ohlinger and Riley Wiegartz combining to set six individual records in the team’s victory over the Geneseo Gators at Spring Lake Pool.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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11-12 Boys All-Stars win District 19 Championship

The Rochelle Little League 11-12 Boys All-Star Team had no problem taking down Freeport in the winners bracket finals of the 2017 Illinois Little League District 19 Championship this past Thursday.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Express Fastpitch 13U squad wins USSSA championship

The Express Fastpitch 13U softball team showcased its talent this past weekend, going 5-2 over a seven-game stretch while outscoring its opponents 62-27 to win the United States Specialty Sports Association 14U Iowa-Illinois State Championship.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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