WATCH: Rockford University Baseball and Rockford University Softball's new digs! Both will now play on campus, enhancing each program's ability for continued success. Annaka Bartz Justin Hallberg

Welcome to the Rockford area Ta-Rel Franklin! It was a pleasure to meet you today and looking forward to seeing the squad once the season rolls around. Rockford Athletics wrex.com/sports/meet-ru…

HALF of the United States national wheelchair basketball team has ties with UW-Whitewater's storied program! Hear from Paralympians Jake Williams and Talen Jourdan before they head to Paris. UW-Whitewater Warhawk Athletics wrex.com/news/uw-whitew…

Such an honor to tell Mason's story. Learn about the former U.S. Army veteran's journey to the Paris Paralympics! USA Wheelchair Rugby wrex.com/news/mason-sym…

Who you got??! We're just over an hour away from Hammy the Hog and Rally the Rivetsaurus going head-to-head in a boxing match! Rockford IceHogs @rockford_rivets

DOWN GOES RALLY! Hammy the Hog slips the hook and delivers an uppercut KO in the third round 😲 Rockford IceHogs @rockford_rivets

Kicked off our FNF preview coverage last night in the Pretzel City where the Freeport Athletics had some big spots to fill headed into the year, but after a hard-working summer, Anthony dedmond says he’s excited about what he’s seen from his guys. Freeport High School 13 WREX Joshua Shuman

The Rockford Auburn High School Knights took a 5-4 record into the playoffs last year for the first time since 2019. With a new man in charge and some key positions to fill, the Knights are working hard to make a return to the Illinois High School Association #IHSA playoffs. Joshua Shuman 13 WREX

First-year head coach Sean Donnelly looks to bring Belvidere football back to their past selves, following the 'Buc Way'. Check out the next edition of 13 WREX's FNF Preview! Belvidere Bucs Josh Sternquist

The Guilford Vikings look DANGEROUS on offense. Take a peek at their elite skill group which could propel them to the top of the NIC-10! Messiah Tilson Guilford High School Halston Carter Greyson Weber

WATCH: Boylan's Alex Hernandez secures a pick during their scrimmage against Marian Central! The Titans look to see more of the same when they travel to Freeport for week one 😤 Boylan Catholic Boylan Football

It’s game week! I’ll be out at Guilford High School as the G-Vikes take on the Blue Thunder. A big matchup with conference implications straight out the gate, let’s do it 🔥 Belvidere North Athletics Belvidere North Football Guilford High School

We're two days away from the start of football! Take a look at the defending state champs, the Byron Tigers, as they prepare to repeat their historic season! Byron High School

What a great start to the 2024 football season! Catch highlights from around the area, right here... Ethan Wiles Derek Bayne John Jurgens Ken wrex.com/news/fnf-week-…

Play of the night comes from Sycamore Athletics Carter York making an impressive interception early in the game against DeKalb. The Spartans went on to win 35-28 at Huskie Stadium.

It’s a beautiful day for some college football! Western Illinois at Northern Illinois kicking off now, I’ll have all the highlights later tonight on 13 WREX

Your MAC Offensive Player of the Week!👀🎯Ethan Hampton #SOAR | #TheHardWay 🤘🏽🐾

Headed out to the Big Northern for week 2 of FNF! The Crusaders travel to the home of the defending state champs, the Byron Tigers 🔥 Byron High School BHS Super Fans Rockford Lutheran School