J-Hawks star and college hall of famer now trains next generation of trainers
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Deann Trapp Petitgrout, one of Jefferson’s top girls athletes of the 1990s, is a college professor at her alma mater, Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. Deann was a two-time first-team All-NIC-9 star for the J-Hawks’ basketball program in 1993-1994 and 1994-1995. She also excelled, to a lesser extent, in volleyball and soccer. […]
Winter Sports Records
| Boys Basketball | NIC-10 | Overall |
| Jefferson | 14-4 | 26-6 |
| East | 13-5 | 21-12 |
| Auburn | 13-5 | 17-14 |
| Guilford | 7-11 | 14-17 |
| Girls Basketball | NIC-10 | Overall |
| Auburn | 16-2 | 26-7 |
| Guilford | 10-8 | 18-12 |
| East | 6-12 | 8-23 |
| Jefferson | 3-15 | 3-21 |
Auburn speech champion reflects on journey
Auburn’s Aryan Arora talks about what it took to win the first speech state championship by a District 205 student since the 1960s in the latest 205 VIBE post.
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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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The 2.05 Run is going virtual
From now until June 12th – You can register for the 2.05 Run here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Rockford/205Run
Once you have completed your timed 2.05-mile run or walk, visit this link and submit your results to receive a race T-shirt and enter for a chance to win one of five local prize packages! The RPS school with the most participants will receive a $500 donation check and a $250 donation to the second place school.
The 2.05 Run is one of three major fundraisers for the Rockford Sports Coalition. Although it’s disappointing we won’t be able to have it at one location with a party, now you can pick the time and the course. This opens the 2.05 Run up to anyone in the world.
For more information please visit: https://app.upmetrics.com/o/rockford_sports_coalition
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
