Team Preview: Rockridge
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School: Rockridge
Mascot: Rockets
Conference: Three Rivers Conference
Team Twitter: @rockridgeFBall
Head Coach: Sam Graves
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Henry, Mike Nelsen, John Kroener, Lucas Smith, Toby Whiteman
2016 results: 6-5 (3-2 Three Rivers Conference). The Rockets made the 2016 IHSA Class 2A playoff field. Rockridge defeated Pearl City then lost to Fulton in second round action.
2017 Rockridge Rockets schedule
@ Monmouth Roseville
vs Erie-Prophetstown
vs Riverdale
@ Fulton
@Newman Central Catholic
vs St. Bede Academy
@ Bureau Valley
@ Morrison vs Orion
Returning Offensive Starters
Riley Fetterer/QB/2019
Nathan Parchert/HB/2018
Michael Griffin/WR/2018
Reed Nelsen/WR/2019
Collin Schmidt/OL/2018
Logan Farrington/OL/2018
Lincoln McCulley/OL/2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Riley Fetterer/DB/2019
Reed Nelsen/DB/2019
Michael Griffin/LB/2018
Collin Schmidt/DL/2018
Logan Dierikx/DL/2018
Cameron Gerischer/DL/2019
2017 Rockridge Rockets Summer Camp/7on7 plans
@ NIU @ Monmouth College @ Augustana College @ Morrison various others
Did you know...that Rockridge won the C lass 2A state title in 1994 and that the Rockets also placed second in state in 1987 (3A) and in 1998 (2A).
Top Impact Player for Rockridge in 2017? Senior wide receiver/defensive back Michael Griffin is a two way starter and a senior that will be asked to provide leadership on and off the field in 2017.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Overall numbers and depth.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Rockridge Rockets? The Rockets bring back a nice core of starters for 2017 on both sides of the football. If Rockridge can catch a break or two during the season they have a chance to making a run for the Three Rivers conference crown and a shot at potentially making a nice run in 2A.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for Rockridge? 7-2/6-3