Both teams trade punts to start the second half. Seneca takes their next possession down the field for a score. The 2 pt attempt is good. Seneca 32 Rockridge 7 with 5:31 left in Q3.
Seneca 24 Rockridge 7 Halftime
Seneca capitalizes on a Rocket fumble and scores another TD. The 2 pt attempt fails. Seneca 24 Rockridge 7 with 2:05 left in the half.
Seneca drives the length of the field for a score. The kick is no good. Seneca 18 Rockridge 7 with 3:55 left in the half.
Seneca 12 Rockridge 7 at the end of the First Quarter
Seneca answers with a drive of their own, capped off with a TD pass. The 2 pt attempt is stopped. Seneca 12 Rockridge 7 with 2:05 left in Q1.
Cullen Schwigen hits Owen Steele on a short TD pass to answer for the Rockets! Austin VandeGeest makes the kick and Rockridge takes a 7-6 lead with 5:20 left in the first quarter.
The Rockets get down to the Seneca 33 on their opening drive then turn it over on downs. Seneca then runs 67 yards for the score on their first play. Seneca leads 6-0.
Game Day!! Please help our admission gates flow smoothly by bringing exact change if at all possible. Admission is $6.00 cash only for everyone. No passes accepted. Thank you!
Can't make it to today's @IHSA_IL Class 2A Playoff Game? Live Stream the game on the NFHS Network with WRMJ audio connected! Here is the link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il/gama9c896f6c3 GO ROCKETS!
It's a beautiful day for playoff football at The Ridge! Thanks to Bill Campbell for the drone pic. Coach Lucas Smith & Michael Peters from Bush Sports Turf have the field looking great!!
RHS Alumnus Corporal Thomas Fratzke of the U.S. Marine Corp visited Mrs. Neece's Government classes to talk to the students about his deployments to foreign nations and the cultural experiences that he had in Okinawa, Japan.
Day of the dead altar, collaboration grid work, skulls and Jude painting!!!
Our JH/HS Kitchen Witches served a Halloween spread for lunch Monday. The kids enjoyed Swine Sandwich (Pork BBQ), Spooky Spuds (cheesy potatoes), Eek Slush Cup (Strawberry/Mango Slush), & Spooktacular Bar (pumpkin bar). Thanks for a Ghostly Meal!!
Congratulations to RHS Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece, who was honored today by the RIROE as October Employee of the Month! She is pictured with RIROE Staff Jacob Smithers & Leslie Brose.
Rockridge vs Seneca / IHSA Class 2A Second Round Playoffs / at Rockridge HS / Saturday, November 4th / game time is 2:00 pm
Rockridge 37 Westville 21 / Final / The Rockets will HOST the Seneca Irish next week in round two / day & time TBA
Westville adds a late score to make it Rockridge 37 Westville 21 with 0:16 left
Alex Zarlatanes seals the deal for the Rockets with a 65 yard Pick-Six!! Austin VandeGeest adds the PAT and the Rockets lead 37-14 with 1:59 left.
Jude Finch picks off a Westville pitch and runs it in for the TD for the Rockets!! Austin VandeGeest makes the kick and the Rockets lead 30-14 with 2:57 left!!