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Junior Tackle: Rochelle splits series with Byron

The Rochelle Junior Tackle teams split their four-game series against Byron on Saturday. The fifth-graders remained unbeaten on the season, while the eighth-graders picked up their fourth victory to match the sixth and seventh-grade teams, which each lost over the weekend. Rochelle will return home and face Rockton at home on Saturday, Sept. 25.

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Volleyball: Lady Hubs take marathon match over LaSalle-Peru

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team overcame a sluggish start against LaSalle-Peru on Tuesday, fighting back from a first-set deficit and outlasting the Cavaliers in a marathon second set before finishing the third set strong to score a 22-25, 30-28, 25-15 win. Junior Isela Vasquez totaled a season-high 26 assists for the Lady Hubs, who improved to 9-9.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 5 hours ago

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Volleyball: Lady Hub sophomores place second at Oregon Invitational

The Rochelle Lady Hub sophomore volleyball team competed in the Oregon Invitational on Saturday, bringing home a second-place finish.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 8 hours ago

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Volleyball: Lady Hub freshmen finish first in Oregon Invitational

The Rochelle Lady Hub freshman volleyball team won all three of its matches at the Oregon Invitational on Saturday, finishing first in the tournament.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 8 hours ago

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Junior Tackle: Rochelle splits series with Byron

The Rochelle Junior Tackle teams split their four-game series against Byron on Saturday. The fifth-graders remained unbeaten on the season, while the eighth-graders picked up their fourth victory to match the sixth and seventh-grade teams, which each lost over the weekend. Rochelle will return home and face Rockton at home on Saturday, Sept. 25.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 9 hours ago

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Boys Soccer: Late goal lifts Hubs over LaSalle-Peru

Fighting for a victory after suffering a tough conference loss against Sycamore this past Wednesday, Rochelle’s varsity soccer team found itself locked in a back-and-forth battle against the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers in another Interstate 8 match this past Thursday.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 9 hours ago

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Cross Country: Rochelle harriers battle at Skare Park

For the first time since 2019, Rochelle’s Hub and Lady Hub varsity cross country teams had the chance to compete at their home course, facing off against DeKalb, Oregon, Genoa-Kingston and Iowa’s Camanche High School in the Rochelle Invitational at Skare Park.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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RTHS inducts Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021

Rochelle Township High School inducted two new classes into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 were both recognized during a ceremony before the varsity football game against Johnsburg. The Class of 2021 includes Dale Cappel, Brooke Hatfield, William E. Helms, William May and Lexie Sondgeroth.

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Updated: 4 days ago

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RTHS inducts Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020

Rochelle Township High School inducted two new classes into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 were both recognized during a ceremony before the varsity football game against Johnsburg. The Class of 2020 includes Jim Berg, John Dobbs, Kay Dobbs, Lance Headon, Jim Hopper, Dusty Provow and Matt Rogers.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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Football: Hubs dominate Johnsburg on Hall of Fame night

Trey Taft needed only two plays to become the star of the night on Friday, when the Rochelle Hub varsity football team sought out a much-needed victory against Johnsburg.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 4 days ago

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Golf: Hubs shoot season-best score against Sycamore

The Rochelle Hub varsity golf team posted its strongest score of the season on Tuesday, falling 170-193 against Sycamore in an Interstate 8 Conference matchup to move to 0-12 on the season.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 6 days ago

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Volleyball: Lady Hub rally falls short against Sycamore

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team overcame a slow start to nearly extend its conference match against Sycamore on Tuesday to a third-set tiebreaker.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Girls Tennis: LaSalle-Peru shuts down Lady Hubs

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team continued Interstate 8 Conference action against LaSalle-Peru on Tuesday, falling by a score of 5-0 and moving to 3-4 on the season.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Junior Tackle: Rochelle teams sweep Dixon

The Rochelle Junior Tackle teams won all four matchups against Dixon on Saturday. The fifth, sixth and seventh-graders remained unbeaten on the season, while the eighth-graders recorded their third win. Rochelle will face Byron on the road next Saturday.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Boys Soccer: Hubs hold off Hinckley-Big Rock

With several started sidelined on Monday, Rochelle’s varsity soccer team leaned on its freshman and sophomore players to step up when the Hubs faced Hinckley-Big Rock.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Football: Richmond-Burton runs through Rochelle

A strong defensive start wasn’t enough for the Rochelle Hub varsity football team to overcome an unbeaten Richmond-Burton squad on the road Friday evening.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Junior Tackle: Rochelle sweeps Stillman Valley

The Rochelle Junior Tackle teams enjoyed another successful weekend on the football field, finishing with four wins and zero losses against Stillman Valley on Saturday. The fifth-graders, sixth-graders and seventh-graders all remained unbeaten on the season, while the eighth-graders earned their second victory. Rochelle will host Dixon on Saturday, Sept. 11.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Cross Country: Rochelle harriers compete at Oregon Invitational

The Rochelle Hub and Lady Hub varsity cross country teams faced off against Oregon, Newman Central Catholic and Amboy in a four-team, nonconference meet at Oregon Park West on Wednesday. The Hubs took third with 84 points, while the Lady Hubs also finished third with 51 points.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Girls Tennis: Lady Hubs take second at Harlem Invitational

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team tied for second place with Rockford Auburn in the Harlem Invitational this past weekend. Eight Rochelle players took the court on Saturday, with all eight players bringing home medals.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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Boys soccer: Hubs dispatch Morris 9-2 Tuesday

Tuesday the Rochelle Hubs varsity boys soccer team walloped Morris 9-2. The win improves Rochelle’s record to 4-3 while Morris dropped to 1-6-6.

by Doug Oleson

Updated: 1 week ago

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Volleyball: Lady Hubs take 4th in home volleyball tourney

After winning their first two matches, the Rochelle Township High School girls’ varsity volleyball team lost three straight matches to take fourth place in the 26th Annual Lady Hub Invitational Saturday. Eight teams throughout northern Illinois competed.

by Doug Oleson

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Football: Rochelle defeats Byron 22-6

On Monday night, the Rochelle Township High School football team pounded out a 22-6 win over Byron in a special freshman B game in Rochelle.

by Doug Oleson

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Football: Hubs fall short against Herscher

Junior tailback Garrett Gensler had already rushed for two touchdowns before the Rochelle Hub varsity football team’s final offensive possession against the Herscher Tigers on Friday. With Rochelle trailing late in the fourth quarter, Gensler evaded several Herscher defenders before reaching the end zone for what would’ve been his third touchdown.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Volleyball: Lady Hubs rally for win over Stillman Valley

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team was forced to dig deep after dropping the first set during Thursday’s nonconference road match against Stillman Valley.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Girls Tennis: Doubles teams lift Lady Hubs over DeKalb

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team saw all three doubles pairs score victories on Wednesday, when the purple and white faced DeKalb in nonconference action.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Cross Country: Rochelle harriers race at Sycamore Invitational

The Rochelle Hub and Lady Hub cross country teams opened their seasons against some of the strongest programs in the state on Tuesday, when Kishwaukee College hosted the Sycamore Invitational. Nine Rochelle runners set new personal records in the meet, with the Hubs finishing in 15th place while junior Yuelma Ortiz ran the fastest time for the Lady Hubs.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Additional Articles

  • Cross Country: Rochelle harriers travel for Eddington Invitational

    The Rochelle Hub and Lady Hub varsity cross country teams competed in the Larry Eddington Invitational at Kaneland High School on Saturday. The Hubs finished 18th out of 18 schools with 529 points, while the Lady Hubs took 14th out of 15 schools with 361 points.

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  • Girls Tennis: Lady Hubs drop two road matches

    The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team won two matches against Streator in nonconference play on Monday, coming just short in a 3-2 loss to drop to 3-6 on the season. Seniors Jordin Dickey and MeLisa Young cruised over Syria Zuniga and Charlie Bourell 6-0, 6-2 at No. 1 doubles, while seniors Josie Lundquist and Megan Thompson held off Brianna Janke and Ebony Pickens 6-4, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles.

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  • Boys Soccer: Hubs handed loss at Kaneland

    The Rochelle Hub varsity soccer team conceded nine unanswered goals against Kaneland on Wednesday, falling 10-2 and dropping to 4-4 on the season. Senior Josue Orozco and sophomore Diego Salazar each scored one goal in the match.

    1 week ago

  • Girls Tennis: Lady Hubs shut out at Ottawa

    The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team faced Ottawa on the road Thursday, falling 5-0 and moving to 3-2 on the season. Senior Emma Hicks suffered an 0-6, 0-6 loss against Ella Marvel at No. 1 singles, while senior Margaux DaCosta fell 0-6, 0-6 against Sara Meyer at No. 2 singles.

    1 week ago

  • Volleyball: Lady Hubs win Interstate 8 opener over Plano

    The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team scored its first Interstate 8 Conference victory of the season Tuesday evening, defeating Plano 25-19, 25-9 to move to 8-5 on the season.

    1 week ago

  • Golf: Hubs drop match with Mendota, Amboy

    The Rochelle Hub varsity golf team hosted Mendota and Amboy on Thursday, finishing third in the three-team and falling to 0-10 on the season. Mendota won the meet with 176, while Amboy placed second with 180 and Rochelle finished third with 206. Junior Griffin Ohlinger scored 41 to earn medalist honors for the meet.

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  • Boys Soccer: Hubs avoid shutout against Sterling

    The Rochelle Hub varsity soccer team faced Sterling on the road Thursday, falling 5-1 and dropping to 3-3 on the season. Sophomore Diego Salazar scored the team's lone goal, while junior Diego Cincire recorded four saves in net.

    2 weeks ago

  • Boys Soccer: Hubs score road win against Sandwich

    The Rochelle Hub varsity soccer team won its second straight Interstate 8 Conference matchup on Wednesday, defeating Sandwich 6-1 and improving to 3-2 on the season. Senior Josue Orozco and sophomore Eli Luxton each scored two goals for the Hubs, while sophomore Diego Salazar and junior Nolan Fonfara each added one goal. Junior Jace Whitehead finished with two assists.

    2 weeks ago

  • Golf: Hubs fall against Oregon, North Boone

    The Rochelle Hub varsity golf team battled Oregon and North Boone in nonconference action on Wednesday. Rochelle finished third in the three-team meet, scoring 205 while Oregon totaled 195 and North Boone won the meet with 186.

    2 weeks ago
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