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Hononegah Edges Antioch 13–12 to Reach Sectional Final
Hononegah didn’t so much win a sectional semifinal Saturday afternoon as they endured it. The Indians walked out of Antioch with a 13–12 victory, the kind of narrow escape that reminds you postseason football flag or otherwise—has a way of tightening the throat and shortening the breath.
Rockford Register Star
Harlem's stars kickstart Week 8 top performers from Rockford area
The 2026 high school football season is nearing the climax as Rockford-area teams battled in Week 8 games this weekend, starting with Harlem's blowout win over East on Thursday night. The early week game on Thursday, Oct. 8, kicked things off for Week 8, but there was a lot more to come on Friday night, and the action was heated as the regular season nears an end. The final games of the regular season are next week, followed by Round 1 of the new IHSA playoff format kicking off Oct. 16-17. More Rockford-area football: QB Braxton Fausett, Harlem slow down East in Week 8 win But first it was Week 8, and there were a ton of stars that stepped up to the plate. Here are some of the best of the Rockford area: Jonny Fritzel, Durand/Pecatonica RB Fritzel had a huge game Friday night, rushing for 291 yards and five touchdowns on just eight carries to lead Du/Pec to the 52-6 win over Rock Falls. He started it all off with a 69-yard touchdown run less than 20 seconds into the game. Connor Chamberlain, North Boone RB Chamberlain rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown, and did it all
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MaxPreps
Soccer Recap: Tough Loss for Antioch
Antioch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 28th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 7-0 to the Marengo Indians. Antioch's defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Marengo, the victory improved their record...
Rockford Register Star
Byron's Brandt sisters lead way for Rockford-area showing at state golf
Rockford-area golfers stepped up at the state level again this year. Especially the ones from Byron. "This really was a fun day," Byron's girls golf head coach Kris Baker said after his team finished in fourth place at Class 1A state, and his top golfer, Alayna Brandt, tied for third overall, while her sister Gwen placed 11th. "It was definitely a team effort. But when you have sisters like that, that are just pushing each other the whole way, they just make for great leaders." Led by the Brandt sisters, and Byron sophomore Lucca Talbert on the boys side, the local contingent shined at state on Friday and Saturday. More Rockford-area sports: Hononegah, Harlem on collision course in girls flag football sectional Alayna Brandt, the senior, was on fire in Round 2, and she birdied her last hole to finish in a tie for fifth place at 8-over par (152). She held off her sophomore sister, Gwen Brandt, the rest of the 1A Rockford qualifiers, and the rest of the 90 girls in 1A that made the cut. On the boys side, Talbert was the Rockford area's top finishing male, taking a tie for 28th place at the 1A level
roscoenews.com
Hononegah Blanks Boylan 56–0 on an Emotional Night for Coach Zimmerman
On a cold, crisp fall night with a light northern breeze sweeping across Kelsey Field, Hononegah delivered its most complete performance of the season, shutting out Boylan Catholic 56–0 in front of bundled‑up fans. The game was chippy at times, but the Indians never wavered — and never let go of the throttle.
Seattle ON Tap
Byron Golfers Hit Fourth and Eighth At State, and Alayna Brandt's -2 Saturday Is Still Shocking Everyone
Golf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Byron’s girls golf team didn’t just show up at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament, they absolutely brought it, snagging a fourth-place team finish on Saturday after a killer showing. […]
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Women's Volleyball Falls Short at Lakeland
PLYMOUTH, Wis. -- The Rockford University women's volleyball team fell to Lakeland University, 3-0, on Saturday (25-8, 25-16, 25-14). Jasiah Johnson opened the scoring for the Regents with a kill in the first set to put Rockford up 1-0. Rockford kept the set close early, trailing 6-4, before Lakeland pulled away with a 16-1 run to take a 21-5 lead and eventually claim the opening set.
dailyeasternnews.com
EIU freshman forward scores two goals in 3-0 win over Lindenwood
A shot from freshman forward Amara Leppla short hopped Lindenwood goalkeeper Caroline Ritter, who couldn’t corralle the ball. Senior forward Abby Reinl crashed into the box, pounced on the rebound and smashed it past Ritter to give EIU women’s soccer a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute. This...
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Rockford Register Star
Week 8 football live scores, updates for Rockford area
Week 8 of the high school football season starts on Thursday, Oct. 8, this week, and for all your live scores and live updates from around the Rockford area, keep coming back right here. There are once again some key matchups as the regular season winds down. And soon, it will be playoff time. It all kicked off this week as Harlem, battling for an undefeated season, took down East 35-14. QB Braxton Fausett threw for 216 yards and a touchdown in the Harlem win. Harlem pounds on East in Week 8: QB Braxton Fausett, Harlem kick off Week 8 with early win to slow East From preseason analysis to weekly kickoff and beyond, look to the Rockford Register Star for complete coverage. Our star reporter Jay Taft has already been all over it and will continue to blanket the Rockford area with football coverage throughout the season. And for the live scores and updates for Week 8, we have you covered right here . First, check out some of the expert analysis by Taft from earlier this season: Recent expert football analysis Football rivalry renewed by Belvidere leads Week 7 football takeaways Rockford Illinois top high school football performers
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Head of the Rock Regatta Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Rockford
What: One of the top rowing events in the nation, the Head of the Rock Regatta, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Hosted by the Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew with support from the YMCA of Rock River Valley, the event will bring more than 1,800 athletes from more than 15 states to compete on the Rock River.
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NIU football losing streak reaches seven in conference opener
NIU football (0-5, 0-1) lost their seventh straight game dating back to last season against the Air Force Academy Falcons (4-1, 2-1), falling 28-7. “Obviously you got to give credit to Coach (Troy) Calhoun,” NIU interim head coach Rob Harley said. “Class, disciplined, tough team, but at the same time you look out there: drops, penalties, missed tackles. That’s not taking credit away from our opponent, but it’s right there in a game when it could be very different, and that’s football. We get that.”