Jefferson looks to build record in MLK Showcase
ROCKFORD – The Jefferson J-Hawks are the marquee team in its own 7th annual J-Hawk MLK Showcase, which tips off tomorrow. The Saturday-Monday hoops extravaganza features both varsity and sophomore basketball. Nine different varsity squads will play at least one game over the two days. Of the nine schools, Jefferson appears to be the biggest […]
Winter Sports Records
| Boys Basketball | NIC-10 | Overall |
| Jefferson | 7-2 | 15-3 |
| East | 6-2 | 9-7 |
| Auburn | 6-3 | 10-7 |
| Guilford | 5-4 | 10-7 |
| Girls Basketball | NIC-10 | Overall |
| Auburn | 8-1 | 16-5 |
| Guilford | 6-3 | 14-5 |
| East | 2-6 | 3-13 |
| Jefferson | 2-8 | 2-13 |
Quiz Bowl season is underway!
The Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl tournament started for 2019-2020. Learn more about the competition that encompasses schools from nine counties in the latest blog post from Guilford quiz bowler Jeff Snedegar.
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About Rockford Sports Coalition (RSC)
RSC was founded by community leaders in 1992 when proposed budget cuts threatened to eliminate public school sports and close all high school pools.Formed by area parents and leaders, RSC intervened and directly provided funds to the schools to reopen programs including all high school and middle school pools. Since then, RSC has provided more than $850,000 directly to schools without the overhead of traditional funding.
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RPS Champions Ball and Hall of Fame set for Feb. 8
Rockford Public Schools will hold its 8th annual RPS Champions Ball and Hall of Fame on Feb. 8 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center beginning at 5 p.m.
The event highlights the best and brightest athletes, coaches and contributors from District 205’s storied past. Since its beginning in 2013, RPS has honored 10 teams, seven coaches, five contributors and 20 athletes.
The event is a fundraiser for the Rockford Sports Coalition, which supports the middle school and high school athletics programs. Tickets are $50 each or you can buy a table of eight for $400.
Efficient, Effective Giving
Efficient Giving- Funds provided to RSC are tax-deductible
- Funds distributed directly to schools - no unnecessary overhead
- District and school Athletic Directors recommend funding needs
- RSC oversight ensures accountability
