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Thousands of students pack BMO Center for Rockford IceHogs preseason opener (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Thousands of local students filled the BMO Center with deafening cheers Tuesday as the Rockford IceHogs opened their preseason schedule with their annual School Day Game. The IceHogs beat the Milwaukee Admirals, 3-2. The daytime exhibition, designed to introduce young fans to hockey while integrating classroom lessons, replaces the traditionally quiet atmosphere of preseason contests with high-decibel arena energy. “It’s awesome — the energy in the building
Former Division I standout Stephanie Anderson named Stillman Valley softball head coach (opens the original)
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STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Stillman Valley High School has selected alumna and former Division I player Stephanie Anderson as the next head coach of its softball program, the school announced. Anderson succeeds longtime head coach Shawn Byers, who recently stepped down after 27 years leading the Cardinals. A former SVHS standout, Anderson was named the school’s Female Athlete of the Year, earned three all-conference selections, and secured all-state honors before graduating in
Rockford Park District showcases latest offerings for fall and winter (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - The Rockford Park District released its new fall and winter Sports and Rec Guide, showcasing what it offers in the coming months. Rockford Park District communications manager Laura Gibbs-Green stopped by the studio for our 3:30 p.m. sports talk segment to highlight some of the new opportunities, including Jr. WNBA basketball for girls from 2nd to 5th grade. To watch the interview, check out the video above. Copyright 2026 Rockford News First. All rights re
IceHogs kick off training camp ahead of 2026-27 season (opens the original)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - The Rockford IceHogs officially opened training camp as the team begins assembling its roster ahead of the upcoming regular-season opener. With a blend of veterans and newcomers looking to make their mark, several returning players are aiming to take key steps in their development. “I think it’s a lot what I do here: play a hard, heavy defensive game,” said IceHogs defenseman Taige Harding. “Be reliable, be in the right spots. A lot of simple things that ha
North Boone High School receives $5K grant for athletic upgrades, eyes larger grand prize (opens the original)
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POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (Rockford News First) - North Boone High School’s athletic program received a $5,000 boost through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights sweepstakes, giving the Vikings additional funds to upgrade their sports facilities. Isaiah Johnson, the school’s athletic director, said the grant arrived as a welcome surprise for the school, which applied last year before completing the simple online form and promotional social media posts again this season. About three weeks later, the school
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