Rockford Middle School Athletics

Brock is a really good shooter; he has improved on all other aspects of his game throughout the season. Brock is now a reliable defender, a willing passer, and a good rebounder. Brock's competitive spirit brings out the best in his teammates everyday in practice.

Ari decided to come back to the swimming world after a few years off. She has been improving each week. Her improvements are happening because of a tireless work ethic and a strong desire to master her skills. This week Ari asked to try a new stroke for our meet and she had a great swim to help her relay team. She also posted a PR in her 100 yard freestyle with a 2-second time drop. We are a better team with Ari as a part of it.

Ella is a returning swimmer who made great strides at the end of last year and has picked right back up this year. Ella has improved her 100 yard freestyle time by over 4 seconds and is doing multiple strokes and longer distances this year. Ella is never one to complain at practice. She works through her swim sets with a focus on improving her times. We appreciate Ella's kindness, quiet sense of humor, and determination.

Sierra is our diver of the week! Sierra is gutsy in a way divers need to be to try new dives, she is motivated and willing to learn new dives and has a lot of determination. Sierra's hard work paid off, as she took 2nd place against Byron Center on Tuesday night with a new personal best.

Liam has been aggressive on offense and has started rotating correctly on defense. His improvement on defense has led to more steals, and therefore more points for the team.

Lily is someone who always brings a positive attitude to practice. She sets an example for others to follow. She is an extremely hard worker. She has been tasked with trying new skills as a flier and continues to work hard at these skills, even when they're a bit scary.

Sofi has been working really hard on some new gymnastics skills and is super close to achieving a back walkover! This week she filled in a few different positions and was very helpful to the team.

Noah continues to work extremely hard and is always dialed in. He always has a positive attitude and is all about the TEAM! Love this about him. Thanks Noah!

Pierce comes to practice everyday with a great attitude! He is a hard worker and is a pleasure to have on the team.

Natalie is always a team player and fills in at whatever spot is needed, without question. Natalie is a positive teammate, is respectful to other teams, and is always willing to step up and help with the little things. Natalie maintains a positive attitude and is always encouraging her teammates to do their best. Great job Natalie!

Bo’s relentless effort and incredible rebounding skills make him a leading scorer on our team. Whether on offense or defense, Bo is unstoppable under the rim, grabbing every loose ball and giving our team countless second-chance opportunities. Bo is always hustling, and he has played a huge role in our success. Keep up the great work Bo!