Tales from the Trough: IceHogs’ 2012-2013 season recap

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist First off, I would like to thank Mike Peck and his staff within the Rockford IceHogs organization
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Harlem’s Rizzio continuing career with Bearcats

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter One of the most celebrated and decorated athletes in the history of Machesney Park Harlem
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Bowl For Vets May 18 at Park Lanes in Loves Park

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I was literally in the middle of a column about postseason hockey when I remembered an event
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Enough with the pink Mother’s Day, breast cancer fad

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Chances are pretty high I’m going to be in the minority on this issue. That’s not going
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 2 Comments

May 21 deadline for Park District’s Junior Flag Football Mini-Camp

Staff Report Space is still available for Rockford Park District’s Junior Flag Football Mini-Camp, where youth ages 3-5 learn progressively to
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Remedies Golf Outing May 22 at Aldeen, cost is $100 per golfer

Staff Report Remedies Renewing Lives will host its Sixth Annual Golf Outing Wednesday, May 22, at Aldeen Golf Club, home of
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Chicago baseball fans may be in for a long season

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I fully realize we are not even to the middle of May yet. That means it is
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Aviatiors baseball takes flight May 18

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist In case you haven’t heard, the Rockford RiverHawks baseball team won’t be playing baseball in Rockford this
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Conference changes are the new fad in sports

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter A new fad has taken off all across sports. It doesn’t matter if it is professional,
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 2 Comments

First Tee of Greater Rockford’s Golf Play Day May 17 at Ingersoll

Online Staff Report The First Tee of Greater Rockford will hold its Fifth Annual Golf Play Day May 17 at Ingersoll
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Freeport’s S & R Dance Studio named ‘Top Studio’

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — S & R Dance Studio of Freeport, Ill., has completed a successful competition season once
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford Speedway: Papini outduels Gille, snags second Saturday checkers

By Eric Huenefeld After three weeks of racing at Rockford Speedway, the field is chasing Alex Papini. For the second time in
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Is U.S. Cellular Field better than Wrigley?

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last year during the baseball season, my daughter and I were fortunate to be the guests of
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 2 Comments

Martinetti returns to sidelines at Rockford Guilford

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockford Guilford Vikings have hired a new boys’ basketball coach, and they are going back
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Derby Day at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens May 4

Online Staff Report Be a part of the most exciting 2 minutes in sports! Buy your ticket to attend the Kentucky
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Two area baseball players sign letters of intent with Rock Valley

Online Staff Report Blake Morhardt, a senior at Rockford Guilford High School, and Todd Whitlow of Stillman Valley High School have
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Kids Spot gymnasts earn state titles

Online Staff Report Kids Spot gymnasts headed to the Fusion Sports Center for their state competition April 20-21. Turning heads was
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: IceHogs miss playoffs by 2 points

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Rockford needed to take home two road wins in the Lone Star State to keep their
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Boys’ volleyball set to serve up area high school action

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Girls’ volleyball has long been one of the most popular high school sports in the area.
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Illinois Premier girls’ basketball team gaining notoriety

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Rockford is an incubator for girls’ basketball. In addition to all of the high school and middle
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Quidditch tournament coming to Rockford April 26-27

Online Staff Report A new sport, straight out of children’s literature, is sweeping college campuses across the country and has landed
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

YMCA swim team wraps up record-breaking youth swim season

Online Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley RAYS wrapped up a record-breaking youth swim season in March, with impressive
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: Key divisional wins keep IceHogs in playoff chase

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Rockford IceHogs needed some big
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Kobe faces tough decision following injury

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Many basketball aficionados have called him the greatest Laker of all-time. I’ve never been that
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: IceHogs win four straight to remain in playoff picture

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs improved their chances at making the 2013 Calder Cup playoffs by winning four
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Hugh Deery among 2013 Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame inductees

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Saturday, April 13, Rockford’s Hugh Deery will be posthumously inducted into the Illinois Stock Car Hall of
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Jr. Chariots head to national tournament

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist March Madness has officially come to a close. By the time you are reading this, either the
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Winnebago star moves on to Cardinal Stritch

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Winnebago Indians just missed out on a state championship this season, but one of their
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

April 19 deadline for Rock Run Soccer Club college scholarship applications

Online Staff Report The Rock Run Soccer Club awards two $500 college scholarships, one to a male player and one to
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Wheelchair basketball game at NIU Convocation Center April 11

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The Rockford Chariots will square off against the Chicago Hornets in a wheelchair basketball game
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Cubs and Sox still in playoff hunt — one game into season

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The 2013 Major League Baseball season began in earnest this week. Both Chicago teams, the Cubs and
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: Rockford slips in week 26, losing two of three home games

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The week started out promising for the Rockford IceHogs with a win against the North Division-leading
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

A random encounter with former NHL player Greg Malone

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Among the fringe benefits that come with writing a sports column is the opportunity to meet some
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Arny Johnson Classic 10-Mile and 5-K Runs set for April 6 at Harlem High School

• Proceeds from the event will benefit Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity; more than 500 runners expected to compete Staff Report The 28th
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District offers indoor volleyball programs beginning April 5

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — A variety of opportunities for youth to learn and play indoor volleyball are offered
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Stillman Valley linebacker/fullback a top performer at Adidas Invitational

Online Staff Report STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. — Stillman Valley High School fullback and linebacker Zac Hare was a top performer at
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Guilford senior signs Letter of Intent to play baseball at Rock Valley

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College Head Baseball Coach Kevin Vest has announced the signing of Brock Boeselager to an NJCAA
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf lessons offered for ages 55 and older

Online Staff Report Registration is under way for Rockford Park District’s group golf lessons for adults ages 55 and older. The
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Van Vleet steps up on national stage

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Former Rockford Auburn High School star Fred Van Vleet has had a solid, but unspectacular, year
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Florida Gulf Coast, Wichita State, Marquette among NCAA tournament surprises

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist March Madness is living up to its name. The postseason NCAA men’s basketball tournament is in full
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs return from Canada with 3 of 4 possible points

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs’ annual pilgrimage to Abbotsford, British Columbia, took place this past weekend with the
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Golf specialty clinics offered in April, May and June

Online Staff Report Adult golfers ages 18 and older who want to improve their game are invited to sign up for
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf Rules Clinic offered April 3 at Elliot Golf Course

Online Staff Report The rules of golf can be fun and informative, and Rockford Park District offers the opportunity for golfers
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Drop-in softball for ages 50 and older offered at Dahlquist Park

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District invites men and women ages 50 and older to play co-rec softball this season.
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

March Madness: Gonzaga, Florida look solid heading into tournament

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s official, March Madness has arrived. The NCAA basketball tournament began yesterday (Tuesday, March 19) and continues
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: Another two wins in three games help ’Hogs keep pace

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist For the second week in a row, the Rockford IceHogs took 4 of 6 points with
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

‘Ultimate Golf Socks’ or product for the gullible?

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Even though all of the snow has not melted yet, the calendar and my e-mail box are
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District’s golf season kick-off at Riverside Community Bank March 23

• Putting tips, information about lessons offered at free event Staff Report The public is invited to Rockford Park District’s annual free golf
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Dodge Ball Tournament March 30 at West Middle School

Online Staff Report The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is hosting a Dodge Ball Tournament open to Rockford public and private
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Dodge ball teams to help Children’s Safe Harbor

Online Staff Report Dodge ball team registrations are being accepted for the third annual “I Dodged a Ball for a Kid”
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)


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