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Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
USA BMX Midwest Nationals to come to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - BMX bike riders come to Rockford for the upcoming USA BMX Midwest Nationals this week. The competition takes place every day from Friday to Sunday at Rockford BMX, 4950 Safford Road, Rockford. Professional and amateur BMX riders will participate. The races begin 1:30 p.m. Friday; 9...
1980 - Trickle Wins at Rockford in ARTGO All Star 100
Dick Trickle made off with the 3rd annual All Star 100 at Rockford. Brad Deery, son of Rockford promoter Hugh Deery, presents Trickle with his trophy. Loves Park, Ill. (July 15, 1980) – Taking advantage of rapidly changing situations was the key to Dick Trickle’s success Tuesday night, as the Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., pilot drove his Camaro to victory in ARTGO Racing’s third annual All Star 100 late model stock car special at Rockford Speedway.
First-time champ has 'dream come true' in Rockford's most family-friendly golf tournament
The Winnebago County Amateur belongs this year to Drew Grygiel, a 23-year-old Hononegah grad who won his first local adult golf tournament by shooting 69-68—137 Saturday and Sunday at Macktown Golf Course. “I always dreamt of being an upper-echelon player in the county and never thought this day would...
Rochelle Junior Tackle Football program begins their season on August 17th at Rockton
The Rochelle Junior Tackle Football program begins their season on August 17th with a road game at Rockton. The 7th Grade game starts at 10AM followed by the 8th Grade Game at 11:15AM, 6th Grade Game at 12:30pm, and 5th Grade Game at 1:45pm. The first home game will be...
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