Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

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Hononegah Girls Bowling Team (Hononegah Girls Bowling Facebook Page)

After Day 1 at the IHSA Girls Bowling Championship at the Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Hononegah sits as a team in 7th place. They sit 382 pins behind first day leader Arlington Heights (Hersey). As a team they are averaging 193.4. Junior Addison Brien sits in 6th place as an individual bowler. She is 213 pins behind Dav 1 Sarah Doughty of Sterling.

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