As we move up to NJCAA D2 we reflect on our success at NJCAA D3‼️
2 National Championships 🏆🏆
2 X National Runner Up🥈🥈
3rd place National Tournament 🥉
5 Final 4’s 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅
7 National Tournament Appearances
8 Region IV Titles
#Tradition
#RockOn
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Well earned recognition for both Nick and Malik as they were named to NJCAA D3 All National Tournament Team‼️
Nick Pierson tournament averages:
🟡17.25pts
🔵10.5Reb
Malik Marshall tournament averages:
🟡17.75pts 13/32 from 3
🔵5.75reb
#RockOn
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Blessing Nwotite (6’3 Guard) has signed with the Golden Eagles. Blessing played at Paradise Honors HS in Surprise, AZ and for The Factory on the AAU circuit.
🔵Long and active defender
⚪️Strong finisher at and above the rim
🟡Scores it at all 3 levels
#EagleUp
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#RockOn
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Excited to announce the signing of
@ChrisBurnell9
‼️ Chris was All-Region at Kirkwood CC and is the all time leading scorer at
@E_RABathletics
where he lead them to state as a senior. Welcome to the team Chris!!
#RockOn
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Chris Burnell 6’3 SO PG
🔵 Winner🏆
🟡 2 X All-Region Performer (Kirkwood & RVC)
🔵 Facilitator‼️ 225 Career Assist
Averages: 10pts, 4.1ast, & 4.2reb
Full Season Highlights:
Why Rock Valley❓
✅Winners (Last 3 seasons)
🔘64-35
🔘2x Region Champions
🔘1 District Championship
🔘1 Final Four
✅Player Development
🔘7 All Region
🔘2 Region Tourn. MVPs
🔘2 All-Ntl Tourn. Team
🔘1 All American
✅Facilities
🔘4,300 seat arena
🔘Updated Lockeroom/Weightroom
We are excited to announce our first signee of the 22 class Isaiah Smith‼️
@Isaiahsmith81
is an athletic guard that can score at all 3 levels and get his team involved! We look forward to having Isaiah in a Rock Valley jersey this upcoming year! Welcome to RVC Isaiah!
#RockOn
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We are very fortunate here at Rock Valley! We have great facilities, great resources and people that care about athletics!
Last 10yrs: 7 region championships, 5 Final Fours, 2 National Titles
Our last Sophomore is George Williams, also hailing from Rockford. A great leader and even better person, George has made a lasting impression on the culture here at Rock Valley!
#RockfordsFinest
@G_williams02
Welcome Jason Ernest! 6’7, Forward from Paradise Honors HS and Team Factory (AAU) has signed with the Golden Eagles.
🔵 Rim Rocker & Rim Protector❗️
⚪️ Elite Rebounder
🟡 Stretches the Floor to the 3pt Line
#RockOn
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#EagleUp
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Golden Eagles Starting off Region 4⃣Post-Season Play with a W‼️
Top Performers:
@LeavyAntonio
20 Pts. 5 Ast. and 3 Stls.
@G_williams02
16 Pts. 3 Ast. and 3 Stls.
@BNwotite
13 Pts. 5 Ast. 5 Boards
@JasonErnest6
12 Pts. 5 Boards
Team Highlights:
Ast. on 72% of FG's
15 Stls.
Malik Marshall 6’3 FR. G
🔵 Deans List will have AA with 3 left to play🎓
🟡 All Region IV, All N4C, Region IV All Tour. Team, All NJCAA D3 Nat. Tour. Team
🔵 Shooter🔥 (78 3’s)
Averages: 14.1ppg 4.7rpg 2.7ag
Season Film:
Excited for the addition of
@liltay3x
‼️ Taijon is a 6’6 G/F from
@IKEHoopsDDE
that can guard multiple positions and play above the rim offensively. His impact will be felt on both ends of the court. Welcome to the team Taijon!!
#RockOn
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Malik Marshall
@Malikmarshall10
had a great exhibition season, led the team in scoring, rebounding, made 3 pointers, and was third in assists. He has the ability to score from all 3 levels.
Exhibition Stats:
🏀 20.3 PPG
🏀 17/29 from 3
🏀 7 RBG
🏀 3.7 APG
#RockOn
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Staying in the W Column‼️
Top Performers:
@BNwotite
with 16 Pts. 6 Boards and 6 Ast.
@G_williams02
18 Pts. 7 Boards
@JasonErnest6
11 Pts. 8 Boards
Team Highlight:
13 Steals
Ast. on 42% of made FG's
Outrebounded Opponent by 10
Back in Action 2.23.23❗️
#EagleUp
#RockOn
We have signed 6’8, F, Antonio Leavy from Jefferson HS/South Suburban. Leavy is a tough match up for opponents underneath!
⚪️Great Footwork!
🟡Phenomenal Touch at the Rim
🔵Physical Force in the Paint
#RockOn
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#EagleUp
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We got some dudes who can take ✈️
@BNwotite
with a vertical of 38 inches
@JasonErnest6
caught flight and reached the highest at 11 feet 4 inches
@Isaiahsmith81
with the highest vert of the day at 39 inches
Congratulations to George Williams on being recognized by the state of Illinois for his continued success, as well as being an exceptional leader on and off the floor!
@G_williams02
Treye Tucker
@TreyeTucker
ran the team from the PG position. Treye led us in assists and steals while shooting 40% from 3!!
Exhibition Stats:
🏀 10 PPG
🏀 4.5 APG
#RockOn
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"I told them you got until midnight to all feel bad, feel sorry for yourself, and then at midnight, we got to flip the switch and we got to try and win a third place trophy.” -
@TylerBredehoeft
after
@RockMbb
's loss in the
@NJCAABasketball
DIII semifinals
The Golden Eagles continue to strengthen the 22-23 squad. Daniel Rosado (
@DanielRosado22
), 6’3 Guard has signed with the RVC.
🔵 Elite Shooter
⚪️ Playmaker
🟡 Versatile
#RockOn
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#EagleUp
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GAMEDAY!!
We kick off our 2023 season against Kishwaukee tonight!
📌Rockford, IL
🏟️ The PEC
🕐7:30 pm
The game will be live streamed at the link below ⬇️
🚨🚨 4 year coaches check out 6’3 SO. PG
@ChrisBurnell9
at the RVC Jamboree this Friday‼️ Chris is a transfer from Kirkwood with 2 years left after this season!
Excited for the addition of
@jesselawler23
‼️ Jesse will fill a void as he adds length, athleticism, and the ability to play multiple positions. Welcome to the team Jesse!!
#RockOn
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Aleksa Markovic 6’6 SO F
🟡 Skilled‼️ Has the ability to score at all 3 levels.
🔵 Region IV POY, All-American Nominee, First Team All N4C
🟡 Spreads the floor (46 3’s)
Averages: 12.1pts, 6.5reb, & 1.6ast
Full Season Highlights:
Excited to announce the signing of
@jacobrdzz
‼️ Jacob is a 6’6 forward that has the ability to score around the rim and from behind the arc. Welcome to the team Jacob!!
#RockOn
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