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Hnubci Lee, Journalist
April 30, 2013
After all this waiting for the snow to melt, the RHS softball finally has its first game, a home game on April 11th. Freshmen Bria Majeski and Hannah Carlson said “I can’t wait for our game!”. As the team has been preparing for it for almost 4 weeks now. Unfortunately, the weather is predicted... Read more »
Hannah Carlson, Journalist
April 29, 2013
Rockford’s seventh grade youth boys basketball team won state over March 23-24. They were competing in the A division, going in as the 3rd seat and came out on top. At the MYAS Grade State Tournament, in Buffalo, MN Rockford defeated Wayzata 39-31, Saint Louis Park Provost 48-23, Eden Prairie 43-25... Read more »
Hnubci Lee, Journalist
April 23, 2013
The Junior High track team is having its first time trials on April 11th. After weeks of practicing they will get to see how well they are doing and what needs improvement. Coach Philippi and Coach Peterson believe they are ready. This will be the junior high’s chance to see how a real meet is like,... Read more »
Caitlin McNeal, Journalist
April 23, 2013
The NCAA March Madness App hit the top of the charts in the app store in March, this app is a big hit because it gives updates on all of the boys college basketball games that are going on. The app enables users to see when each of the games will be played and who is playing. You can watch the games... Read more »
Tiara Mathiason, Journalist
April 22, 2013
A new study shows that school sports improve a students’ grades and GPAs. According to the study, the 35,000 student athletes in LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) attended an average of 21 more days of school per year than their counterparts. They also sported GPAs some 0.55 to 0.74 points... Read more »
Hnubci Lee, Journalist
April 3, 2013
Katelyn Pederson Basketball Captain Katelyn Pederson was recently named Rockford’s ATHENA award winner. She will be individually recognized with the other 50+ women athletes from around the suburban area. ATHENA awards recognize female athletes for their athletic accomplishments and excellence. The... Read more »
Maddie Krouse, Journalist
April 1, 2013
With a new season right around the corner, Rockford Schools are preparing for spring sports season. Track and Field began practice on Monday, March 11th. Captains Lydia Buffie, Abby Botten, Zach Guthrie, and Jordan O’Reilly along with head coach Andrew Kahler and assistant coach Jason Phillippi are... Read more »
Allison McNeal, Journalist
April 1, 2013
The Rockets Go up for a shot. On Thursday, March 7th the 4th seed Rockford boys basketball team played the 5th seed Kimball at home. In the first half, the teams played a very close game. Rockford was falling behind until Joe Agre lit up the gym with a couple of three point shots, giving the Rockford... Read more »
Allison McNeal, Journalist
April 1, 2013
https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.berecruited.com/photos/athletes/large/100009027.jpg In spite of nearly 2 feet of snow still sitting on the ground, Rockford spring sports are beginning practice. Under coach Dawn Engebretson, the softball varsity, junior varsity, and c-squad teams are starting practice... Read more »
lauren Enge, journalist
April 1, 2013
On Thursday, March 7, the Rockford boys varsity basketball season ended with a 46-47 loss to the Kimball Cubs in Rockford. The game was a nail biter because the teams were within a few points of each other the entire game. At one point the team was tied for three minutes. The Rockets lost because of... Read more »
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