Category: Richmond-Burton
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Antioch looks to improve and make a statement on the gridiron
“I just love the chemistry and players on this year’s team… we have a lot of responsible kids that are willing to go above and beyond what we expect of them in efforts of being successful.” ~ Antioch head coach Brian Glashagel By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Antioch football team knows that they were a…
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Rockets strive to fill holes, compete for a title
“I’m looking forward to another exciting season, as we’ll be ready to go when the season begins.” ~ Rocket head coach Pat Elder By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With all of the success that the Richmond-Burton football team has had over the past several years, it should be of no surprise that the Rockets have high…
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Lady Rockets will rebuild after their best season ever/Skyhawks have some holes to fill as well
By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRSPONDENT The Richmond-Burton girls’ volleyball team is coming off of their best season ever in the school and program’s history from a year ago. And to be able to repeat and regain the same stellar level of play is going to be hard to live up to once again, especially after…
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Skyhawks continue to build and move forward
“We return a good number of starters on both sides of the ball from last season, which is definitely beneficial…our team has developed greatly, as they have trained with a purpose this off season,” ~Johnsburg Head Coach Mike Maloney By Todd Rohde~ SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Last season’s success and achievements for the Johnsburg football team…
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Kaht takes runner-up finish in 1,600 run at State
By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT What a year it has been for Richmond-Burton junior distance runner James Kaht. Just when it didn’t look like things could get any better for the gifted athlete, they did as he exceeded all expectations once again with his outstanding ability. First Kaht helped lead the Rocket boys’ cross country team…
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Rockets fall short at the Sectional semifinals
By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT As the saying goes, every good thing has to come to an end at some point in time or another. And unfortunately for the Richmond-Burton baseball team, that time came sooner than the Rockets would have liked it too before they could reach their ultimate goal of reaching the State Tournament.…
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Skyhawks kick their way to State, finish fourth
By Todd Rohde SPORTS CORRESPONDENT What a postseason run it was this year for the Johnsburg girls’ soccer team, as the Lady Skyhawks proved that anything can and usually does happen once the playoffs begin. The Skyhawks came together and gelled as a team and peaked at the right time, as played with a great…
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Lady Rockets defeat Harvard twice, but drop a pair to Zion
By Todd Rohde ~ SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It was kind of a roller coaster week for the Richmond-Burton softball team, as they had some mixed results depending on which team they were playing. The Lady Rockets began the week by defeating rival Harvard twice within three days on the diamond, but then dropped a pair of showings…
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Lady Hawks soar into the supersectionals
By Todd Rohde ~ SPORTS CORRESPONDENT What a postseason run it has been so far for the Johnsburg girls’ soccer team, as they have rose to the occasion and taken their game to the next level. In doing so, the Lady Skyhawks have been rewarded for their efforts along the way by continuing to advance their…
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Spring Grove/Richmond Mighty Mites T-ball registration
This one-day-a-week, five-week program is a beginning level for players. Kids hit off the tee, run the bases and play different positions, not including catcher. No scores are kept as the goal is to just have fun while learning the fundamentals of the game. Team T-shirt and hat included in the fee. Volunteer coaches are…