Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars battle at Illinois Little League State Championship
The Rochelle Little League 10U Softball All-Stars battled at the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament this past weekend, finishing 1-2 with losses against Plainfield and Beardstown as well as a victory over Moline. Rochelle fell 16-0 against Plainfield on Friday before beating Moline 17-7 on Saturday and losing 15-0 to Beardstown on Sunday.
Updated: 1 day ago
Little League: Junior League Baseball All-Stars win District 19 Championship
The Rochelle Little League 14U Baseball All-Stars went 3-0 to win the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament earlier this week. Rochelle took down Rock Falls 17-3 in the first round on Friday before defeating Sterling 10-9 on Saturday to reach the final round. Rochelle faced Sterling again on Monday, winning 11-1 to clinch the title. The Rochelle 14U Baseball All-Stars will advance to compete in the Rock Falls Sub-State tournament.
Updated: 1 day ago
Boys Soccer: Almaraz shooting for career in radiology
After two successful seasons with the Kishwaukee College men’s soccer program, former Rochelle Township High School standout Josue Almaraz will turn his attention to academics as he wraps up his associate’s degree and continues to work toward an education in radiology.
Updated: 1 day ago
Rochelle Rays: Swim team hosts community meet
The Rochelle Rays Swim Team hosted its community swim meet on Thursday, July 15 at Spring Lake Pool. Two swimmers have set new records this season including Joah Horner (9-10 Boys Butterfly in 18.12 seconds) and Emma Kennay (13-14 Girls Butterfly in 34.90 seconds). Several swimmers have achieved personal-best times this season as well.
Updated: 2 days ago
Little League: 12U Baseball All-Stars compete at Moline Sectional Championship
The Rochelle Little League 12U Baseball All-Stars concluded their postseason run at the Illinois Little League Moline Sectional Championship tournament this past weekend. Rochelle (1-2) opened the tournament with a 5-4 loss against Oglesby on Thursday before beating Moline 11-5 on Friday. Rochelle faced Oglesby again on Saturday, falling 3-2.
Updated: 2 days ago
Little League: 10U Baseball All-Stars bow out at Elgin Sub-State Championship
The Rochelle Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars went 1-2 at the Illinois Little League Elgin Sub-State tournament this past weekend. Rochelle took down Moline 9-7 on Friday before falling 11-4 against Peru on Saturday and losing 14-0 to Huntley on Sunday.
Updated: 2 days ago
Girls Basketball: Lundquist adjusts to new role at St. Ambrose
Abby Lundquist made her mark on the Rochelle Lady Hub basketball program with her scoring and shooting, setting several records including the all-time career scoring record. But it was Lundquist’s defense and facilitating that allowed her to stand out during her second season of collegiate basketball and her first with the St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees.
Updated: 5 days ago
Football: RTHS program hosts annual youth camp
In another indication that athletics are returning to normal in the Hub City, head coach Kyle Kissack and members of the Rochelle Township High School football program teamed up to hold their annual youth skills camp for third through eighth-grade players.
Updated: 6 days ago
Football: Ricketts shines in short sophomore season
For Rochelle Township High School graduate Greg Ricketts, two football games were better than none. While several colleges and universities across the country canceled their entire 2020 football seasons because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ricketts had an opportunity to compete in a condensed two-game spring season for Central College in Pella, Iowa earlier this year.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars win District 19 Championship
The Rochelle Little League 10U Softball All-Stars completed their District 19 Championship run with a 28-17 victory against Freeport on Monday. Rochelle will advance to participate in the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament in Beardstown beginning July 23.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars outlast Freeport
The Rochelle Little League 10U Softball All-Stars forced a winner-take-all matchup against Freeport for the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship. Rochelle outlasted Freeport 28-17 in a wild back-and-forth affair on Saturday to force another game on Monday. The winner will advance to the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars take down Sterling
The Rochelle Little League 10U Softball All-Stars defeated Sterling 18-8 on Friday to continue their run at the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament. Ella Behrens struck out six batters over three innings pitched, while Mya Martinez added two strikeouts. Martinez went 4-for-4 with one triple and six RBIs to lead the Rochelle offense. Chloe Escatel singled twice and recorded two RBIs, while Nevaeh Rodriguez added two RBIs.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 10U Baseball All-Stars earn District 19 Championship
The Rochelle Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars dominated Rock Falls 13-1 on Saturday to win the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament. Rochelle will advance to compete in the Elgin Sub-State tournament beginning Friday, July 23.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 11U Baseball All-Stars battle at Peru Sub-State Tournament
The Rochelle Little League 11U Baseball All-Stars battled in the Peru Sub-State tournament over the weekend, finishing 1-1 with an 8-0 victory over Ottawa on Saturday and a 5-4 loss against Bartlett-Hanover Park on Sunday. Rochelle will advance to the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament in Moline beginning Saturday, July 24.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 12U Baseball All-Stars claim District 19 Championship
The Rochelle Little League 12U Baseball All-Stars beat down Freeport 17-3 on Saturday to win the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament. Rochelle will advance to the Moline Sectional Championship tournament beginning Thursday, July 22.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars fall against Freeport
The Rochelle Little League 10U Softball All-Stars dropped their semifinal matchup against Freeport in the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament, falling 16-6 in five innings to move into the consolation finals against Sterling.
Updated: 1 week ago
Softball: Ansteth signs with Kishwaukee College
Rochelle Lady Hub softball player Kendal Ansteth has signed to continue her academics and her athletics with Kishwaukee College next year. A two-time Interstate 8 Academic All-Conference honoree, Ansteth plans to study nursing in hopes of becoming a labor and delivery nurse.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 12U Baseball All-Stars cruise over Freeport
The Rochelle Little League 12U Baseball All-Stars recorded their second consecutive shutout on Thursday to open the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament. Rochelle cruised over Freeport 12-0 in the semifinals to clinch a spot in the finals.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 12U Baseball All-Stars outlast Rock Falls
A sixth-inning surge propelled the Rochelle Little League 12U Baseball All-Stars to a first-round victory over Rock Falls in the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament. After five scoreless frames to start the matchup, Rochelle rallied for four runs in the top of the sixth inning before shutting Rock Falls down in the bottom half to win 4-0.
Updated: 1 week ago
Little League: 10U Baseball All-Stars rally over Rock Falls
The Rochelle Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars erased a six-run deficit against Rock Falls on Tuesday, rallying for an 11-6 victory to clinch a spot in the championship game of the Illinois Little League District 19 tournament. Rochelle will play Saturday afternoon.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars crush Rock Falls
The Rochelle Little League 10U Softball All-Stars cruised over Rock Falls in the first round of the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament on Tuesday. Rochelle crushed Rock Falls 24-4 and advanced to the semifinal round.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Little League: 10U Baseball All-Stars dominate Sterling
The Rochelle Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars dominated Sterling 15-0 on Monday to open the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament. Rochelle will advance and face Rock Falls for a spot in the championship game this weekend.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Boys Soccer: Torres strikes fast in first season at Kishwaukee College
Former Rochelle forward Max Torres finished his four-year high school soccer career with over 40 goals and 30 assists for the Hub varsity team. Torres has since taken his talents to Kishwaukee College, where the former Interstate 8 All-Conference First Team honoree collected four goals and added one assist during his freshman season with the Kougars.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Little League: 11U Baseball All-Stars win District 19 Championship
The Rochelle Little League 11U Baseball All-Stars defeated Freeport twice to take home the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship title this past weekend. Rochelle (2-0) opened the tournament with a 19-2 victory over Freeport on Thursday before edging Freeport 6-5 in the championship game Sunday afternoon.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Girls Track: Lady Hubs show growth despite small roster
Despite a smaller-than-normal roster and a lack of varsity experience, head coach Alison Vrana was impressed with the grown shown by young members of the Rochelle Lady Hub track and field team this season. With multiple freshmen stepping up to the varsity level, Vrana and the Lady Hubs will look to turn that experience into results moving forward.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Boys Track: Field events fuel Hub success this season
The Rochelle Hub track and field team leaned on its success in the field events this season. Developing more athletes in the sprints and sprint relays will be the key for head coach Dale Bergeson and his staff as the Hubs look to build on their results this year.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Little League: 12U Softball All-Stars take third in District 19 Championship
The Rochelle Little League 12U Softball All-Stars finished third in the Illinois Little League District 19 Championship tournament this past week. Rochelle (1-2) opened the tournament with an 18-1 loss against Sterling on Wednesday before defeating Rock Falls 23-6 in the consolation bracket on Thursday. Rochelle faced Freeport in the consolation finals on Friday, falling 6-5.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Dance: Ponto named 2021 Rock River Valley High School Dancer of the Year
Rochelle student-athlete Taylor Ponto was not expecting to be named the 2021 Rock River Valley High School Dancer of the Year. But when the virtual awards ceremony took place this past month, Ponto was shocked to learn she had been selected as this year’s award winner.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
