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The Mendota Reporter - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Track & Field: Murphy sets new RTHS outdoor shot put record

Senior Erin Murphy launches her shot during the Rochelle Township High School track and field meet on Tuesday.
After setting a new school record in the shot put during the indoor season, Erin Murphy set a goal for herself to establish a new outdoor school record this spring.

Football: RTHS senior Lewis commits to North Park University

Senior Carson Lewis will be continuing his academics and his football career at North Park University next year.
Carson Lewis will be heading to the Windy City after graduating from Rochelle Township High School this spring.

Girls Soccer: Lady Hubs score first Interstate 8 win of season

Freshman Paige Harris looks to make a move around a LaSalle-Peru midfielder during the Rochelle Lady Hub soccer game on Wednesday.
Freshman Morgan DeLille delivered an equalizer that sparked a flurry of goals late in the first half as the Rochelle Lady Hubs sought their first Interstate 8 Conference win of the season during their varsity soccer match against LaSalle-Peru on Wednesday evening.
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Rochelle senior Colton Czekala will be continuing his academics and his football career at Monmouth College next year.
Football: RTHS senior Czekala commits to Monmouth College
Rochelle senior lineman Colton Czekala will be changing positions when he takes the field for the Monmouth College football program next year.
Sophomore Johnny Andrist fires a pitch during the Rochelle Hub baseball game against Sycamore on Wednesday.
Baseball: Hubs collect six hits in home loss against Sycamore
The Rochelle Hubs were held to one run on six hits during the second game of their three-game Interstate 8 varsity baseball series against Sycamore on Wednesday evening.
Softball: Martinez leads Lady Hubs in road loss at Kaneland
Freshman Mya Martinez went 3 for 4 with three singles and two RBIs to lead the Rochelle Lady Hubs during their Interstate 8 Conference varsity softball game at Kaneland.
Boys Tennis: Doubles victories key Rochelle's road win at Kaneland
Success at the doubles courts continues to be a major theme for the Rochelle Hubs, who took all three of their doubles matches while earning a pair of singles wins to secure their Interstate 8 Conference varsity tennis victory against Kaneland on Tuesday evening.
Baseball: Hubs record 18 hits in Interstate 8 opener against Sycamore
The Rochelle Hubs rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning to tie the score during their Interstate 8 varsity baseball series opener against Sycamore on Monday.
Freshman Abigail Dougherty kicks the ball during the Rochelle Lady Hub soccer match against Morris on Monday.
Girls Soccer: Dougherty scores as Lady Hubs fall against Morris
Freshman Abigail Dougherty booted in her first career varsity goal on Monday, when the Rochelle Lady Hubs faced off against Morris in Interstate 8 Conference action.
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Thank you Pam Herrera, rest in peace

If I were to write a pros and cons list of being a journalist in your hometown, the pros would outweigh the cons in terms of number of items on the list, but there is a con which may hit home the hardest.

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 John M. Littlewood
La MOILLE – Burial of John M. Littlewood's ashes will take place at Greenfield Cemetery in La Moille at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, followed by a fellowship luncheon and sharing of remembrances at the Community United Methodist Church in La Moille.
Michael S. Kelly
EARLVILLE – Michael S. Kelly, 67, of Earlville, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, with his loving family by his side.
John M. Hasse
MENDOTA – John M. Hasse, 66, of Mendota, passed away April 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Betty J. Phalen
MENDOTA – Betty J. Phalen, 92, of Mendota, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota.
Norma J. Schultz
MENDOTA – On April 6, 2025, Norma Jean Schultz, 78, got her wings and went to walk with the angels after a hard fought 10-year battle with breast cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her four daughters.

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