Rockets land for homecoming
Rock Falls Rockets and their fans turned out Thursday among cooler temperatures for Rock Falls High School's homecoming parade. Swimmers and other athletes turned out along with the marching band and a crowd to cheer on the Rock Falls football players, who will play against Mendota Friday night on the grass at Hinders Field.
– Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
Kierstyn Folgers blows bubbles on land and in the pool. The Rock Falls and Sterling joint swim team make their way through Thursday's homecoming parade.
The Rock Falls Marching Rockets turn west on Second Street and head back towards the school during the homecoming parade. Rock Falls will play Mendota Friday night in football action.
Children scoop up candy along the Rock Falls High School homecoming parade route.
The girls golf team wave from the back of a truck during the RFHS parade.
The Rock Falls Marching Rockets lead the way for the school's homecoming parade Thursday afternoon.