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Success in football and wrestling go hand-in-hand at Rochelle
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Last winter, Rochelle’s wrestling team went to the IHSA State Tournament. This fall, Rochelle’s football team is hoping to do go to the state finals led by several of those same standout wrestlers. Rochelle is a prime example of how the two sports can go hand-in-hand in helping each other achieve […]
Dylan Manning’s big night leads Rochelle Hubs to big Interstate 8 win against Morris
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Rochelle Hubs running game was rolling Friday night as the Hubs ran past Morris 37-15 in an Interstate 8 game. The Hubs rushed for 398 yards on 48 carries for an average of 8.3 yards per carry. Sophomore running back Dylan Manning carried the ball nine times for a whopping […]
Byron’s Sam’s Drive-In property purchased by Super Bowl champ Sean Considine
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — Byron’s Super Bowl champ, former Baltimore Raven Sean Considine announced that he has purchased the former Sam’s Drive-In restaurant property along Illinois Route 2. Sam’s, known for its “World Famous Root Beer,” was instantly recognizable to drivers for its 50’s style drive-in restaurant aesthetic and classic 1957 Chevy Bel-Air perched on […]
Byron pitches another BNC shutout with a big win over Genoa-Kingston
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Byron Tigers earned their first shutout win of the season Friday by blanking Genoa-Kington 52-0 in a Big Northern Conference game. Through six games this season, the 6-0 Tigers have allowed only 41 points total to their opponents. Genoa-Kingston’s record is now 3-3. For highlights, watch the media player above.
Oregon Hawks boost playoff chances with win over Stillman Valley
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — With a record of 2-3, the Oregon Hawks knew they needed a win going into their game with Stillman Valley Friday night to stay on course for a playoff berth. The Hawks did just that. They defeated the Cardinals 21-13. Hunter Bartel rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on 12 […]
Column: An upset-filled day in college football in 2024 proves CFB will never lose its magic
As I stood on that dreary, disappointed and discombobulated sideline in South Bend on Sept. 7, I felt the college football world shake. How exactly does No. 6 Notre Dame lose to Northern Illinois?. "This is a program-changing type win," NIU head coach Thomas Hammock said after the game. "We...
Rockford Lutheran girls clinch trip to state as a team
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Rockford Lutheran girls’ golf team will head to the 1A State Tournament this weekend. The Crusaders finished in third place at the 1A Byron Sectional held on Monday. They finished behind Chicago University and LaGrange Park Nazareth. Junior golfer Madelyn Bennett led Lutheran with a round of 85 which was […]
NIU Huskies end two-game losing streak with win over Massachusetts Minutemen
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The NIU Huskies ended a two-game losing streak Saturday afternoon at Huskie Stadium by defeating the UMass Minutemen 34-20. It’s the Huskies first win since their victory at Notre Dame back on September 7. This was NIU’s final non-conference game. UMass, a former MAC member and now a future MAC member, […]
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