Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026

What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News .

• Four Shirland Mathletes took on multiple other schools Saturday at the dual chapter competition for MathCounts. The team placed 4th, with two individuals in the top 15. Jordan qualified for state with his fourth place finish and also placed second on the countdown round.

SOBOs force 36 turnovers in 61–15 win over Christian LifeSouth Beloit opened the IHSA 1A girls basketball postseason with the kind of statement win every coach hopes to see in mid‑February. On a spring‑like Valentine’s Day afternoon — temperatures touching 50 degrees with barely a trace of snow on the ground — the SOBOs delivered a 61–15Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneStrong spirits: favorite teacherA great teacher speaks with authority.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary Schwerin

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Upcoming events

50 North, Senior Activity Event: Soup’s On!Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center at 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsDiana LaForgeVillage of Roscoe Board MeetingTue Feb 17, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffHononegah Jazz NightWed Feb 18, 2026 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St, Rockton, IL 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

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Hononegah clinches outright NIC‑10 championship with 52–23 win over BoylanThe Rockton, Illinois girls basketball team is 16‑1 in league play after their win on Feb. 10, 2026.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone