The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their West Division girls all conference team for the 2016-17 season. Two members of the first place Sherrard Tigers were unanimous selections to the squad. Seniors Faith Anderson and Spencer Strandgard lead the Tigers…
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WRMJ Interview: Longtime Assistant Monson Gets His Turn
New Sherrard head football coach Scott Monson spoke with WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor early this morning, just hours after he was hired by the Sherrard Board of Education.
Monson Named Sherrard Head Football Coach
Longtime assistant Scott Monson has been named head football coach at Sherrard High School. The Sherrard School Board approved the hire Monday night. Monson is a social studies teacher at the school. The Unit 200 Board of Education also made…
IHSA Baseball & Softball Seasons Start Today
Today is the unofficial start of spring. It’s the first official day of high school baseball and softball practice, according to the IHSA calendar. Rockridge senior Ashley Minyard is hoping the Rockets have another big year on the softball diamond.…
WRMJ Audio: Rockridge vs. Alleman Regional Championship Mash-Up
WRMJ audio play-by-play highlights of Friday night’s Rockridge vs. Alleman regional championship game at Mercer County High School won by the Pioneers in overtime 67-63.
WRMJ Audio: Whiteman’s Postgame Interview Following Regional Championship Loss
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge head coach Toby Whiteman following the Rockets regional championship loss to Alleman in overtime last night.
WRMJ Sportsline: Speaker Promotes Wrestling & Eagles
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County wrestling coach Steve Speaker in-studio Saturday morning on the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2:
Rockets Lose Late Lead, Fall in OT; Annawan Bravettes Reach 1A State Title Game
After Rockridge held a 25-23 halftime lead and a 52-47 advantage with 1:07 to play, a 7-2 Alleman run forced overtime at 54. The Pioneers then won the overtime period 13-9, capturing their first regional crown since 2011. Rockridge seniors…
Pioneers Advance To Regional Finals
The Alleman Pioneers advanced to the Class 2A Mercer County regional championship game with a 53-47 win over Orion Wednesday night in Aledo. The Pioneers outscored the Chargers by 12 at the free throw line to propel them to the…
Panthers Stop Eagles, Rockets Back To Regional Finals
The Mercer County Golden Eagles came up short in their upset bid against second ranked Lena-Winslow in the Class 1A Dual Team Sectional Tuesday night. Mercer County lead 26-25 with three matches left, but the Panthers scored the final 15…