Category: Richmond-Burton
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Richmond splits with B-C in the battle for first
By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It’s not very often that a team plays the same opponent twice in less than a one-week span, but that’s exactly what happened for the Richmond-Burton baseball team. Not only did the Rockets square off against Burlington-Central in two separate bouts, but they proved to be very important games as well…
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Rocket baseball, softball teams begin action
“Our pitching held up very nicely this week considering the short span of time that we have been able to practice outside under normal condi-tions.” Rocket head coach Mike Giese By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After having their first several games postponed due to the weather and poor field conditions, the Richmond-Burton baseball and…
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Sequoits swing to a 2-2 start on the diamond
By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After waiting several weeks until the weather and the field conditions would cooperate, the Antioch baseball team finally got the new season underway this past week. The Sequoits did so by going 2-2 during the busy week of action that featured playing four games in five days, but just as…
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Sequoits swing to a 2-2 start on the diamond
By Todd Rohde~SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After waiting several weeks until the weather and the field conditions would cooperate, the Antioch baseball team finally got the new season underway this past week. The Sequoits did so by going 2-2 during the busy week of action that featured playing four games in five days, but just as easily…
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Sequoits focus on positives after playoff loss
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Antioch boys’ basketball took to the court Feb. 27 in their postseason showdown knowing that they were a big underdog and that they more than had their work cut out for them, as they were squared up against one of the area’s top teams. But even with the above…
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Lady Hawks strive to be competitive
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Johnsburg softball team comes into the new season optimistic about their chances of being competitive and successful out on the field. And the Lady Skyhawks have plenty of reasons to be confident, as they have plenty of experience and leadership to build on this year. “I don’t see why we can’t…
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Rockets fall short of sharing conference title
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Richmond-Burton boys’ basketball team may not have been the most successful team in the area when it came to all-around overall performances this season. But when it involved taking to the court against conference opponents, the Rockets found a way to step up their play and come away with victories for…
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Rockets open the postseason with a victory
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Richmond-Burton boys’ basketball team knows that the best way to get over a tough loss in the season finale, is to put it behind you by scoring a victory in your next contest. They were also motivated and well aware of the fact that if they didn’t score a win to…
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Lady Rockets defeat Marengo in a thriller
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Richmond-Burton girls’ basketball team entered their contest with Marengo Feb. 1 pretty evenly matched, setting the stage for a competitive showdown. And by the time that it was all said and done, the fans were treated to quite an exciting bout as the game came right down to the wire to…
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Skyhawk, Rocket grapplers place second, third at Regionals
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT It’s that point in the season when it’s time to perform at the top of your abilities or go home, as there are no second chances. That’s because the area wrestling teams have entered the postseason tournament, where you either qualify to keep your season’s alive by advancing on or start looking…