Baseball: Comeback effort falls short against Belvidere North
The Rochelle Hub varsity baseball team nearly erased a seven-run deficit Tuesday evening, when the purple and white fell behind early before scoring five unanswered runs over the fifth and sixth innings against Belvidere North in nonconference action.
Updated: 3 days ago
Girls Track: Henkel medals at 2023 Illinois Top Times Indoor State Championship
Junior Alivia Henkel had one goal as she laced her running shoes up and represented the Rochelle Lady Hub track and field team in the 2023 Illinois Top Times Indoor State Championship meet at Illinois Wesleyan University this past weekend.
Updated: 3 days ago
Wrestling Club: Local athletes grapple at Providence Catholic Freestyle Developmental tournament
The Forge Wrestling Club sent six athletes to the 2023 Providence Catholic Freestyle Developmental tournament on Saturday. Two athletes brought home first-place finishes, while two others secured second-place finishes in the wrestling tournament.
Updated: 3 days ago
Boys Tennis: Hubs cruise over Rockford East in season opener
The Rochelle Hub varsity tennis team had no trouble during Monday’s season-opening nonconference match against Rockford East. Despite missing a few starters to the spring break holiday, Rochelle cruised over the E-Rabs 4-0 to open the season with a win.
Updated: 4 days ago
Baseball: Cooney's no-hitter highlights win over Auburn
A simple approach on the mound allowed senior Bradley Cooney to toss a no-hitter over five innings on Friday afternoon, when the Rochelle Hub varsity baseball team attempted to snap a two-game losing streak with a nonconference matchup against Auburn.
Updated: 4 days ago
Softball: Lady Hubs lose opener against Belvidere North
The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity softball team teed off the 2023 season on Friday evening, falling 13-1 against Belvidere North in nonconference action. Senior Morgan Smardo took the circle for the Lady Hubs (0-1, 0-0 Interstate 8), striking out eight batters in five innings. Rochelle will host Rockford Guilford for another nonconference game on Monday at 4:30 p.m.
Updated: 5 days ago
Girls Soccer: Stillman Valley hands Rochelle first loss of season
The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity soccer team hosted Stillman Valley for a nonconference match Friday evening, falling 6-2 and suffering its first loss of the season. Senior Mavi Avila and sophomore Makayla Lara each scored goals for the Lady Hubs (2-1, 0-0 Interstate 8), while junior Danica Ward recorded 10 saves to lead the Rochelle defense.
Updated: 5 days ago
Baseball: Boylan Catholic beats Rochelle in season opener
The Rochelle Hub varsity baseball team teed off the 2023 season on Wednesday, falling 8-1 against Boylan Catholic in nonconference action. Seniors Garrett Gensler and Alex Burnette each singled and reached base twice for the Hubs (0-1, 0-0 Interstate 8), who will host Sterling for a nonconference matchup on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Updated: 1 week ago
Girls Soccer: Tarvestad signs with Kishwaukee College
Senior defender Abby Tarvestad has seen her skills on the soccer field grow over her three seasons with the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity soccer team. Tarvestad will continue her athletic career and her academics at Kishwaukee College, where she intends to study nursing while playing soccer for the Lady Kougars. Tarvestad becomes the latest of a growing number of Rochelle Township High School athletes continuing on with Kishwaukee College.
Updated: 1 week ago
Girls Soccer: Harris signs with Kishwaukee College
Senior defender Kailey Harris has played varsity soccer at Rochelle Township High School for the last three years. Throughout her time with the program, Harris has looked up to her senior teammates, looking for ways to improve her skills and leadership abilities.
Updated: 1 week ago
Girls Soccer: Injuries mount as Rochelle rallies over Mendota
Adversity mounted for the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity soccer team as the purple and white looked to secure their first win of the season against the Mendota Trojans on Tuesday.
Updated: 1 week ago
Wrestling Club: Rochelle duo duels at 2023 Illinois Midget Championships
The Rochelle Wrestling Club sent two athletes to the 2023 Illinois Midget Championships at the Wintrust Sports Complex over the weekend. Nehemiah Andronic and Dominic Escatel competed in the three-day tournament that ran from March 17-19.
Updated: 1 week ago
Track & Field: Rochelle teams race at Warrior Invitational
The Rochelle Hub and Lady Hub track and field teams concluded their indoor seasons at the Warrior Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Several Rochelle student-athletes brought home top finishes in the five-team meet, which featured Erie, Sterling, United Township and Rock Island. Rochelle will start the outdoor season with a coed meet at Plano on April 4.
Updated: 1 week ago
Football: Gerber commits to Monmouth College
David Gerber was grateful that his friends convinced him to return to the Rochelle Hub football program for his senior season. After spending one year away from the team to focus on basketball, Gerber started at wide receiver and cornerback for the Hubs this fall, helping Rochelle to a 9-3 season as well as a berth in the IHSA 4A Playoff Quarterfinals.
Updated: 1 week ago
Golf: Ohlinger commits to Kishwaukee College
Another member of the Rochelle Township High School golf program will be continuing his academics and athletics with Kishwaukee College next year. Senior Griffin Ohlinger intends to tee off for the Kougars after four successful seasons at RTHS, where he was an IHSA Sectional qualifier as a junior and an All-Conference First Team honoree in the Interstate 8 as a senior.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Boys Track: Hubs finish sixth at Gary Egler Invitational
The Rochelle Hub track and field team battled at the Gary Egler Invitational on Wednesday, with the varsity team scoring 31 points and placing sixth out of eight schools. The fresh-soph team took third out of eight schools with 59.5 points in the competition.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Track & Field: Meyers medals in third at 2023 NJCAA Indoor Nationals
Former Lady Hub student-athlete Teagan Meyers felt that her track and field days were over. After a successful four-year career at Rochelle Township High School, where she reached the IHSA State Championship meet twice and earned All-Conference honors in the Interstate 8, Meyers was unsure about continuing her education after graduating from RTHS in 2022.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Track & Field: Rochelle teams take fourth at Byron Indoor Preview
The Rochelle Hub and Lady Hub track and field teams competed in the Byron Indoor Preview on Saturday. The Hubs tied for fourth out of 11 schools with 45 points, while the Lady Hubs took fourth out of 11 schools with 60 points. Rochelle will send the Hubs to the Gary Egler Invitational on Wednesday before both teams participate in the Warrior Invitational on Saturday.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
T-Byrd Lanes hosts 17th Annual Youth City Tournament
T-Byrd Lanes hosted the 17th Annual Youth City Tournament over the weekend, with several local bowlers taking home top honors across several divisions of competition.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Wrestling Club: Junior Hubs scrap at IKWF State Championship
The Rochelle Wrestling Club sent three athletes to the IKWF State Championship at the BMO Center on Friday and Saturday. Eliud Lombardia, Benjamin Morris and Teddy Millard battled in the state tournament, with the wrestlers combining for three wins.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Girls Soccer: Avila signs with Kishwaukee College
Rochelle senior Mavi Avila took on a lead role with the Lady Hub varsity soccer team last season, totaling four goals and four assists as a starting midfielder while helping Rochelle record its most successful season in over a decade. Avila, who aspires to be a Division I soccer player, will be continuing her academics and her athletics at Kishwaukee College next year.
Updated: 2 weeks ago