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Red-Gold Scrimmages Set for November 21st
November 13, 2009
Rock Island Boys Basketball will preview their 2009-2010 teams on Saturday, November 21st at the annual Red-Gold Scrimages.The scrimmages start at 6:00 with the freshmen. This will be followed by the sophomores and the varsity. In addition to the scrimmages, there will be giveaways and contests. Admission is only $2.
November 6, 2009
Rock Island High School hosted the first boys basketball game in the historic Fieldhouse on December 4, 1959. This year, on December 4, 2009, the Rocks host the United Township Panthers in a Western Big 6 basketball game. This weekend will be a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fieldhouse.There will be a brief ceremony prior to the varsity game on December 4th. Some speakers that spoke 50 years ago, and players from that game will speak. Following the game there will be a social at the Rock Island VFW. Prior to the game on December 4th and the game on December 5th (vs. Geneseo) there will be receptions in the RIHS cafeteria. On December 5th teams that have reached the "Sweet 16" during the past 50 years will be recognized.
October 23, 2009
The 2009 Rock Island - Milan Booster Club Thanksgiving Classic schedule has been set. The tournament is a five team field with Aurora West, Peoria Richwoods, Chicago Dunbar, and Chicago Bogan joining the host Rocks.The tournament format wil have one session (2 games) Wednesday night with two sessions Friday and two sessions on Saturday. The complete schedule is posted on the Thanksgiving Tournament link.
September 24, 2009
The Rock Island Basketball Trivia Night, which was scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, has been postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later date.May 4, 2009
The 2009 Runnin' Rocks Basketball Camp information is now released. There are three sessions of camp. The sessions are High School, Junior High (7th-8th grades), and Youth Camp (3rd-6th grades), and . For more information, you can visit the Runnin' Rocks Camp link. Also, you may download a Registration Form.For more information, you can contat Coach Thom Sigel at 793-5950, ext. 2014.
March 19, 2009
The 2009 Boys Basketball Banquet will be held Wednesday, April 1st at the Quad City Botanical Center. Doors will open at 6:00 with dinner served starting at 6:30. Following dinner will be the program to honor our players, managers, and cheerleaders for this season.
Fans are invited to attend this special event. The cost is $10.00 for those planning to have dinner. Fans also have to opportunity to "Take a Player to Dinner." This program allows anyone to pay for one or more tickets to the banquet for players, managers, and cheerleaders.
To make reservations and/or "Take a Player to Dinner", complete a Banquet Reservation Form and return it by Tuesday, March 31st. These forms can be accessed online (click above), or by contacting Rock Island High School (793-5950, ext. 2006 or ext. 2014).
December 30, 2008
The Rock Island game at Quincy that was postponed on December 19th has been rescheduled for Friday, January 9, 2009. The sophomore contest will start at 6:00.December 30, 2008
Rock Island had a disappointing start to the 2008 State Farm Holiday Classic, losing 71-50 to a surprising Springfield team. However, the Rocks came back to claim the consolation championship, ending the tournament with a 3-1 record.Rocky defeated Thornwood 57-49, Kankakee Bishop MacNamara 62-41, and Quincy Notre Dame 61-55 to take a three game win streak into 2009. Chasson Randle was named to the six member all-tournament team. For more coverage on the games, go to the Game Summaries link.
December 16, 2008
Rock Island opens up play at the State Farm Classic on December 26th at 6:00 vs. Springfield. The game will be played at Normal West High School. For complete tournament coverage, visit the State Farm Classic website.December 1, 2008
Rock Island went 4-0 to claim the title of this year's RI-Milan Booster Club Thanksgiving Classic. Peoria Richwoods finished 3-1 to claim second place.For complete results, visit the Thanksgiving Classic link on this site.
November 19, 2008
The 2008 Red-Gold Scrimmages are scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd. The freshmen will start things off at 6:00, followed by the sophomores around 6:30. The 2008-2009 Rock Island Rocks varsity team will take the floor at approximately 7:15.There will be drawings and contests throughout the evening, and the $2 admission fee is good for all events. Tickets are being pre-sold by Rock Island basketball players, and will also be available at the door. The Rock Island-Milan Booster Club will be have the concession stand open.
October 26, 2008
The 2008 Rock Island - Milan Booster Club Thanksgiving Classic schedule has been set. The tournament is a five team field with Jacksonville leaving from last year's event. That leaves Aurora West, Peoria Richwoods, Chicago Dunbar, and Chicago Julian joining the host Rocks.The tournament format wil have one session (2 games) Wednesday night with two sessions Friday and two sessions on Saturday. The complete schedule is posted on the Thanksgiving Tournament link.
September 26, 2008
The 2008-2009 Rock Island Basketball season schedule is now posted on the Schedule page. Two shootouts that the Rocks are playing in were delayed in finalizing their schedules, but now everything is set for the upcoming season.One of the shootouts is The Shootout at the Hall, played at Assembly Hall in Champaign, home of the Illinois Fighting Illini. Although the Rocks gave up a home game, it was a great opportunity to play in this historic venue. The Rocks drew Waukegan in an afternoon game. Rocky also plays Davenport Central at the Iowa-Illinois Shootout at Augustana.
The season tips off at the Rock Island - Milan Thanksgiving Classic on November 26th. Once again, it will be a strong field. Rock Island, Peoria Richwoods, Aurora West, Chicago Julian, and Chicago Dunbar will be competing in this year's tournament.
July 31, 2008
Gene Gipe, long time equipment manager for the Rock Island Rocks Basketball program, passed away July 31st after battling numerous health issues. Gene was a loyal supporter of the program and loved the time he spent with the players and coaches. He will be greatly missed, and condolences go out to his family.