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North Boone stellar season comes to end with 5-3 loss to Newman Central Catholic in sectional finale
BYRON, Ill.—North Boone head coach Andrew Baden got the obvious out of the way by commenting that his baseball team’s 5-3 loss to Newman Central Catholic in an IHSA 2A sectional final wasn’t how it wanted the season to end. But Baden then added that there was one major reason he was proud of his Vikings’ outing on a warm and sunny Saturday at Byron High School: they never deviated from the style of play that got them this far. ...
Roscoe 4th Grader Spends the Day as Kinnikinnick School Principal
We were honored to be part of a big day for a 4th grader at Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe who won the fundraiser drawing, allowing him to spend one day as the school's leader. Bryce Kellogg arrived at school in a Harlem-Roscoe Firetruck with sirens blaring as classmates cheered his arrival just before 8 am on a Monday in the school's parking lot.
Time to vote for Rockford Register Star Student of the Week for May 27-31
The nominations are in for Rockford Register Star Student of the Week. This week's finalists include a high-academic achieving student who plans to enroll in the US. Naval Academy; a "star student" active in band, orchestra, and speech; and a third who is on the verge of earning her private pilot's license.
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...
Your turn: Rockford Promise can grow even more with your help
“Why Rockford Promise isn't our No. 1 priority is beyond my comprehension.” – Chuck Sweeny, May 20, 2017. Chuck started promoting Rockford Promise in 2012, and he was frustrated by how slowly it was growing. In 2017, when he wrote a column about the program, 10 full-tuition scholarships...
Rockford, Freeport area schools send top spellers to 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Since 1925, children across the country have competed in classroom, school and regional spelling bees in hopes of making it to the big stage — the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off this year on Tuesday with preliminary rounds. The competition continues with quarterfinals and semifinals Wednesday and finals on Thursday. ...
Cambridge baseball scores split in doubleheader against Pecatonica
The Cambridge baseball team split a doubleheader against Pecatonica, the No. 7th ranked team in Division 5, on Saturday, May 18 at Pecatonica High School. In the first game, Pecatonica scored twice in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 4-2 win. Carson Kurschner hit a sacrifice bunt to score Jameson Johnson for the go-ahead run. Also in the inning, Lukas Rue hit an RBI single to score Trevor Doescher. ...
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