Rockets’ blistering shooting too much for Chargers to overcome in tourney loss

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | December 28, 2024
Illini West junior forward Wesley Robertson attempts to beat the shot clock buzzer during Friday's game against Rockridge in the second round of the Macomb-Western Shootout in Macomb, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

MACOMB, Ill. — As the shots kept falling, all Tre Niederman could do was tip his cap. “There’s really nothing you can do when they don’t miss,” said Niederman, a senior guard on the Illini West boys basketball team. Rockridge put on a shooting clinic in the third quarter of Friday’s second round matchup with…

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Etched in history: Chargers fight way back to postseason play with fifth straight victory

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | October 19, 2024
Illini West running back Nick Johnson, left, follows the lead block of Chase Yelton for yardage during Friday night's game against West Hancock in Hamilton, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

HAMILTON, Ill. — Friday was a light day in weight training class for Illini West senior wide receiver and defensive back Tre Niederman, but his thoughts weighed heavily on him. As Niederman walked the track at Fuzz Berges Field during that class — Illini West football assistant coach Michael Lafferty, who teaches the class, was…

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