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2026 boys and girls track & field and cross country coverage from local media. Articles open on the original outlet's website.

Tyler Johnson with his medal at the I8 Conference meet
Coach Bergeson's meet update
Cross Country · October 17, 2026

Johnson earns All-Conference as Hubs take 4th at I8 meet

Tyler Johnson was 7th overall and All-Conference. Rochelle took 4th of 6 teams despite missing its No. 3 runner; Vivi Worthington ran a PR.

From Coach Bergeson’s meet update · October 17, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs cross country boys and girls at the Black Sail Invite in Belvidere, October 2026
Coach Bergeson's meet update
Cross Country · October 10, 2026

Tyler Johnson wins Black Sail Invite at Belvidere

Tyler Johnson was meet champion, closing with a 4:50 last mile, and the boys placed 5th of 13 teams on this year’s regional course.

From Coach Bergeson’s meet update · October 10, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs cross country team with their trophy at the Matt Walter Invite, September 2026
Coach Bergeson's meet update
Cross Country · September 29, 2026

Varsity boys take 3rd, earn trophy at Matt Walter Invite

The varsity boys finished 3rd of 15 scoring schools to take home a trophy. Johnson (4th), Esam Farraj (9th, 16:26) and Greg Smith medaled.

From Coach Bergeson’s meet update · September 29, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs cross country runners in purple at the Rock River Run, September 2026
Coach Bergeson's meet update
Cross Country · September 26, 2026

Hubs boys run best 5K team race since 2000 at Rock River Run

Rochelle placed 8th of 24 teams after coming in seeded 11th. Tyler Johnson was 2nd of 201 runners in 15:44, the fastest 5K in school history.

From Coach Bergeson’s meet update · September 26, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs cross country team photo, September 2026
102.3 The Coyote
Cross Country · September 5, 2026

RTHS Sports (Saturday)

Results roundup from the Oregon Open: Rochelle placed third in boys cross country, led by Tyler Johnson in 5th and Esam Farraj in 17th.

Source: 102.3 The Coyote · Published September 5, 2026

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Tyler Johnson with his medal at the Oregon Open, September 5, 2026
Shaw Local (Sauk Valley)
Cross Country · September 5, 2026

Rochelle’s Tyler Johnson, E-P’s Braeden Punke finish Top 12 at Oregon Open

Rochelle junior Tyler Johnson was the top area finisher at the Oregon Open, taking 5th in 16:41, with sophomore Esam Farraj 17th. Coach Bergeson also highlights freshman Reed Rowley.

Source: Shaw Local (Sauk Valley) · Published September 5, 2026

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Andrew Nuyen pole vaulting at the IHSA state meet
Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader)
Boys Track & Field · June 7, 2026

Boys track & field: Rochelle’s Nuyen places 2nd in pole vaulting

A look at Andrew Nuyen’s duel with four-time champion Isaiah Whitaker at the IHSA Class 2A state finals, where Nuyen cleared a personal-best 17-6 for second place.

Source: Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader) · Published June 7, 2026

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Andrew Nuyen pole vaulting at the IHSA state meet
Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader)
Boys Track & Field · June 5, 2026

Rochelle’s Andrew Nuyen soars to state-record, school-record vault for 2nd place at IHSA Class 2A state finals

The senior and South Florida recruit cleared 5.35m (17-6½) at state, finishing runner-up and closing his career as a three-time state medalist and Rochelle’s record holder.

Source: Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader) · Published June 5, 2026

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Andrew Nuyen pole vaulting at the IHSA state meet
Superhits 93.5
Boys Track & Field · May 30, 2026

Second Place Finish For Rochelle's Andrew Nuyen At Boys Class 2A State Track & Field Meet

Nuyen took second in the Class 2A pole vault at Eastern Illinois University with a clearance of 17 feet, 6.5 inches.

Source: Superhits 93.5 · Published May 30, 2026

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Rochelle track and field athletes and coaches at the 2026 Rochelle Sectional
Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader)
Boys Track & Field · May 22, 2026

Rochelle, Byron finish in top 5 at 2A boys track and field sectional

The Hubs tied for third at their home Class 2A sectional, with Nuyen winning the pole vault and the long jump and both short relays qualifying for state.

Source: Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader) · Published May 22, 2026

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Rochelle girls relay runner at the May 5, 2026 Ogle County meet
102.3 The Coyote
Girls Track & Field · May 21, 2026

Rochelle And Byron Will Be Represented Friday At The Girls Class 2A State Track & Field Meet

Rochelle sends Elyse Manning and Zoey Shabacker in the triple jump and Gwendolyn O’Dell in the 200 to the Class 2A state preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University.

Source: 102.3 The Coyote · Published May 21, 2026

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Rochelle relay state qualifiers at the 2026 Rochelle Sectional
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Boys Track & Field · May 20, 2026

Rochelle Boys Track Qualifies In 7 Events At The Class 2A Meet At Eastern Illinois University

Sectional results listing Rochelle’s state qualifiers, including Nuyen, Hunter Bivins, Tyler Johnson, Justin DeClerck and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

Source: 102.3 The Coyote · Published May 20, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs pole vaulter at the 2026 Rochelle Sectional
Rockford Register Star
Boys Track & Field · May 20, 2026

Video: Watch Rochelle Andrew Nuyen soar to state in 2 events this time

Video of Andrew Nuyen qualifying for state in two events at the Rochelle Sectional.

Source: Rockford Register Star · Published May 20, 2026

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Rochelle girls racing at the May 5, 2026 Ogle County meet
102.3 The Coyote
Girls Track & Field · May 15, 2026

Rochelle Qualifies 3 Girls For The Class 2A State Track Meet At Eastern Illinois University

At the Genoa-Kingston sectional, Manning won the triple jump (33-9.5), Shabacker was second (33-8.5) and O’Dell qualified in the 200. Rochelle placed ninth with 39 points.

Source: 102.3 The Coyote · Published May 15, 2026

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Hubs hurdlers racing at a May 1, 2026 meet
Superhits 93.5
Boys & Girls Track · May 4, 2026

52nd Annual Ogle County Track Meet Will Be Held Tuesday At Rochelle

Preview of the 52nd Ogle County meet at Rochelle, where the Hubs came in as defending boys and girls champions.

Source: Superhits 93.5 · Published May 4, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs hurdler at the April 28, 2026 home meet
102.3 The Coyote
Boys & Girls Track · April 28, 2026

Rochelle Competes In Home Track Meet On Tuesday

Results from a home meet at the Doug Creason Athletic Complex, where Rochelle tied Kaneland for first place.

Source: 102.3 The Coyote · Published April 28, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs distance runners racing, April 14, 2026
Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader)
Boys & Girls Track · April 28, 2026

Rochelle boys track wins Rocket Invite title, girls track third: Rochelle News-Leader sports roundup

Rochelle won the Rocket Invite at Rock Falls with 163.5 points. Bivins lowered his 300 hurdles school record and Nuyen set a pole vault meet record.

Source: Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader) · Published April 28, 2026

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Rochelle Hubs sprinters at the March 14, 2026 indoor meet
Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader)
Boys & Girls Track · March 31, 2026

2026 Rochelle News-Leader spring sports preview capsules

Season preview for every Rochelle spring team. It lists the boys track returners under Coach Bergeson, led by Nuyen, Bivins, Martina and Tyler Johnson.

Source: Shaw Local (Rochelle News-Leader) · Published March 31, 2026

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Nuyen Wins Indoor State Championship

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