Raptors in Hunt For Final Play-off Spot
WHEELING – Vichael Foxx, a defensive end who has also been thrust into an offensive role this season, caught his fifth touchdown pass of the year and the Rock River Raptors kept pace in the wild-card race with a 46-34 win at Wheeling.
Foxx played both ways for the fourth time this season, and not only did he get the first on a fourth-down reception, but he broke four tackles and scored from 23 yards out to set the tone.
Rock River (6-5) never trailed, and though Wheeling (2-8) cut into the lead in the third quarter, an interception by Walner Belleus followed by a lengthy, run-heavy Raptors' dr...
Rockford Thunder to Host Slow Pitch Sof ...
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Thunder and local celebrities get set to do battle against each other this Saturday, May 30 in a slow pitch softball game at Thunder Park in Roscoe, IL.
The Rockford Thunder players, including two time Olympic pitcher, Cat Osterman will be taking on local media and sports celebrities in a slow pitch softball game as part of their fan fest weekend at Thunder Park (5444 Swanson Road, Roscoe, IL). Stone and Double T from WXRX will be part of the media contingent participating in this Satursay's game. And several players from the Rock River Raptors will also participate, including local...
Rock River Keeps Their Playoff Hopes Al ...
Raptors improve to 5-5 on season with a 32-12 win
ROCKFORD- On the final home game of the 2009 regular season, the Raptors gave the hometown fans a win, but most importantly stayed alive in the playoff race. Entering the game the Raptors were just one game back of Wisconsin for the final playoff spot in the Western Division.
After jumping out to a quick 7-0 lead on a Brian Ryczkowski 17 yard touchdown run, the Raptors never looked back and had the lead for the r...
Slaughter too Much for Raptors
ROCKFORD - Rock River falls to 4-5, Slaughter remain unbeaten at 9-0
For the first seven minutes it looked like it was going to be a good evening for Rock River. They had an early lead, were playing good defense, and had momentum, but Chicago is just too good of a team to dominate most of the game. Chicago ultimaley won the game 77-47.
Even without their league leading wide receiver Donovan Morgan, the Slaughter still dominated the offensive side of the ball. Th...
