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North Boone wins regional championship with 9-3 win over Marengo
MARENGO, Ill.—The moment that North Boone center fielder Olivia Johnson secured Marissa Young’s fly out into the center of her glove, catcher Danielle Goodman was sprinting towards the pitching circle. Goodman embraced pitcher Cami Carter in a bear hug before the rest of the Vikings swarmed the duo. For Carter, Goodman and the other three seniors, Friday evening’s 9-3 win over Marengo in an IHSA 2A Regional Championship meant so...
Rockford students learn the ins and outs of journalism with new pilot program
Future journalists? Maybe. Better consumers of news? Definitely. Students at Flinn Middle School are learning to distinguish between fact, opinion and advertising as well as what is news and how to write stories. ...
Vote now: Who should be the Register Star's Athlete of the Week for May 13-18?
All of the spring sports have reached their postseasons and the school year is winding down. But there is still chances for you, the reader, to choose your Rockford Register Star high school Athlete of the Week, this time for May 13-18. So go into our poll and pick from the elite nominees we have this week.
Best 3-year run in school history but little playoff success for this NIC-10 baseball team
Hononegah has long been a NIC-10 baseball power. Even before it won 20 games 11 times in 12 years with eight regional titles between 2003 and 2014. But as good as Hononegah used to be, the Indians have reached an even higher level in recent years, winning five straight NIC-10 titles and their only two sectional titles in school history the last three years, including a fourth-place finish at state.
Easton Streed from Belvidere’s Whitman Elementary is a Jr. Genius
We're awarding a 10-year-old who loves neuroscience, baseball, and volunteering at Buddy Basketball with our Johnny V's Junior Genius Award, powered by U.S. Cellular. Easton Streed, a 10-year-old who attends Whitman Elementary is a Junior Genius. Here's the nomination we received for Easton from his mom, Sarah Streed:. "Easton is...
Loves Park Teacher Honored for Being a Beacon of Inspiration and Excellence
St. Bridget Catholic School teacher recognized as 97ZOK Teacher of the Week, praised for her innovative approach to learning and supportive nature. Congratulations to Kelli Appino from St. Bridget Catholic School in Loves Park, Illinois. Emily Pope (mom) and Nolan (son) nominated Mrs. Appino, they write,. Mrs. Appino makes going...
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