SHERRARD -- The Sherrard Tigers defeated the Rockridge Rockets 52-28 on Feb. 12.

BIGGSVILLE — As the West Prairie Cyclones and United Red Storm warmed up for their IHSA regional quarterfinal Monday night Feb. 8, 2010 at West Central the gymnasium more resembled a church or deserted island than a gym. The strangely quiet atmosphere was broken only by the occasional bouncing ball or squeak of a shoe. It was almost eerie. That eeriness continued for the Cyclones (7-21) all night, while the Red Storm quickly warmed up on the way to a commanding 75-43 win.

Audition tapes sent to the ISHA proved to be the ticket for Mercer County Pep Band's appearance at the girls' state basketball semi-finals.

ALEXIS — The United Red Storm showed a lot of poise at its 55-47 victory against Ridgewood Friday night, Jan. 29.

The Sherrard Tigers girls' basketball team defeated Rockridge, 56-36, Jan. 28.

Mercer County head wrestling coach Joe Verlinden knew this year's team would be a good one but they have surpassed even his expectations.
The squad was 21-1 in dual meet, as of Jan. 24 and ranked as high as eighth in the state of Illinois.

The Mercer County Golden Eagles wrestling team placed second at the Bob Mitton Invitational held in Orion Jan. 22 and 23.

An informational release was received this afternoon from Rockridge Principal Katy Hasson about a skin condition called Herpes Gladiatorum, commonly called "skin herpes." All wrestling activities have been halted at Rockridge effective today through Feb. 1, when the situation will be reevaluated.

A 20-4 run in the third quarter by the West Central Heat girls ruined Mercer County’s chance for a win Jan. 11. The game ended up in a 39-36 win for West Central.

Rockridge High School names new head varsity baseball coach. Former Rockridge Coach Glen Cook is back on the diamond.

Sherrard's halftime lead of 40-26 was a little too much for the Rockridge Rockets to overcome at Friday's Jan. 8 Olympic Conference match-up.

Sherrard girls' track coach Todd Volkert has been named the Coach of the Year for Class A Girls' Track and Field by the (ITCCA) Illinois Track and Field and Cross Country Association.
This is the second time he has been awarded this honor. The first came following the 2007 season.

Twenty-seven third through sixth grade girls participated in Mercer County Youth Basketball this past fall. The future Golden Eagles had three separate teams that played in the AlWood Youth League during the months of November and December.

The Mercer County High School wrestling team defeated Sherrard 37-28 on Dec. 3.
Mercer County won five of the first six matches to build a 21-3 lead.

The Sherrard wrestling team defeated Riverdale 55-21 in the team's first match of the year, Nov. 24.