Category: Rockets

Backed by shut-out pitching by super sophomore Sarah Finck and timely hitting led East Peoria (23-2, 10-1) to a 6-0 win against the Limestone Rockets in Bartonville, IL. Finck threw a four-hitter and struck out 11 Rocket hitters. Senior Alex Smith went 3-for-4 with an RBI and junior Bridget Bankes added two RBI’s for the Red Raiders.

-Bob

East Peoria Red Raiders Blank Limestone in Mid-Illini Softball

May 8th, 2012
Posted in Batter, Catcher, High School, Hitter, Illinois, Red Raiders, Rockets, Softball, pitcher, pitching
Tagged Alex Smith, Baden, Bridget Bankes, Ciera Montgomery, DeMarini, Denee'Menzione, East Peoria High School, Easton, IHSA, Lauren Kent, Limestone High School, Louisville Slugger, Mackenzie Simmons, Megan Hobson, Mid-Illini Conference, Mizuno, Nicole Montgomery, Ryelee Foiles, Sarah Finck, Sarah Zombro, Savanna Tapper, Sheyanne Redmon, Under Armour
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We finally got a break in the weather as the sun came out and the rain stopped, so I decided to shoot some softball. It was a game with lots of action and the Morton softball team had there hitting shoes on as they defeated Limestone 9-5 in Mid-Illini action. The Lady Potters banged out four home-runs Thursday afternoon, were paced by catcher Brianna Mormann who slugged two of them. Junior Nicole Koch who pitched in relief was able to cool down the Rockets hitters to pick up the win. Click here to see more photo’s.

-Bob

Morton Outslugs Limestone in Mid-Illini Softball

May 3rd, 2012
Posted in Ballpark, High School, IHSA, Illinois, Potters, Rockets, pitching
Tagged Alissa Otto, Brianna Mormann, Carly Crocker, Easton, IHSA, Jocelyn Nimmo, Limestone High School, Mackenzie Simmons, Megan Hobson, Mid-Illini Conference, Mizuno, Morton High School, Nicole Koch, Nike, Nikki Eigsti, Sarah Zombro, Tori Nimmo, Under Armour
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The host Limestone High School Lady Rockets scored a late goal to beat the East Peoria Red Raiders 3-2 in a hard fought non-conference matchup in Bartonville. Cassidy Jennings led the Rockets scoring two goals both on penalty kicks. The game winner for Limestone was scored by junior Madeline Coats in the 66th minute who took a pass from Katelyn Crank in the box. Junior forward Jordyn Boles scored both goals (unassisted) for the Red Raiders. The same two teams will meet again next Tuesday April 17th at Eastside Centre. Click here to view my photo’s.

-Bob

Limestone Tops East Peoria Lady Red Raiders in Soccer Action

April 12th, 2012
Posted in Goal, Goal Keeper, Goalie, High School, IHSA, Illinois, Red Raiders, Rockets, Soccer
Tagged Adidas, Alena Mach, Cassidy Jennings, Courtney Clark, East Peoria High School, Eastside Centre, Emily Forrest, Hannah Crebo, IHSA, Jessica Armour, Jordyn Boles, Katelyn Crank, Limestone High School, Madeline Coats, Nike
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Limestone Community High School students kicked it up a notch today by breaking there all-time record in raising $43,000 for the kids of Easter Seals. Over the past 36 years they have raised $590,000. The closing ceremonies included tug of war contests between classes and pie throwing. You could feel the energy in the gym as they announced money raised thru various school activities during the past two weeks. They will present the check Saturday evening at the Par-A-Dice Hotel at the annual Telethon live on WMBD Channel 31 television from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

-Bob

Limestone High School Students Raise Record Amount for the Kids of Easter Seals

February 28th, 2012
Posted in Cerebral Palsy, Charity, Children, Fund Raising, High School, IL, Rockets, Telethon
Tagged Easter Seals, Limestone High School, WMBD Channel 31
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The amazing students of Limestone Community High School are once again setting their lofty sites for raising money for the kids of Easter Seals. The Rockets kicked off today their 36th consecutive year of raising money to help the children of Easter Seals, and have raised over $547,000.00. There is no High School in the country, I REPEAT NO OTHER HIGH SCHOOL that can make that statement. The theme for this year is WE GROW TOGETHER and the goal for the campaign is $30,000. Please tune in on Saturday March 3, 2012 to see them present their check live on WMBD Channel 31 at the Easter Seals Telethon from the Par-A-Dice Hotel from 6-11 pm.