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Derek Bayne

Rockford

Sports Anchor at WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)

TV Sports Anchor at WREX, Hip Hop aficionado, basically chill dude

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  • 2 days ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

    ORANGEVILLE/CEDARVILLE (WREX) — Just a few miles apart along Route 26 in Stephenson County, the small towns of Cedarville and Orangeville each boast fewer than a thousand residents but share a strong sense of community. "Orangeville is a typical farm community and you have this pride in your town," said Paula Fulton, President of the Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theatre. "It's a nice little community. It really is. As small as it is it really has a lot going for it," said Andy Dvorak.

  • 2 days ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

    ROCKFORD (WREX) — With the school year winding down, Eisenhower Middle School 8th grader Allison Stibal is taking a victory lap. She was named the Athlete of the Meet at the IESA state track and field meet after winning the long jump, finishing 2nd in high jump and 5th in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. She's put in a lot of hard work to reach this point, and she's passing on some lessons to her younger teammates at Eisenhower.

  • 4 days ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

    ROCKFORD (WREX) — As Mikayla Huffine gets some shots up in an empty gym, she reflects on what it took to reach the NCAA Division I level. "It's amazing," Huffine said. "You're doubted your whole life. I'm obviously short so no one thinks I can do certain things. It doesn't matter. You can prove anyone wrong and I think I'm fit for it and I've worked hard.

  • 1 week ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

    ROSCOE (WREX) — The Roscoe Middle School 7th grade girls track and field team brought home a state championship over the weekend, with one athlete breaking a state record in the process. Claire VanSchelven took first in the high jump, setting a new 4-A state record with a jump of 5'2.25". Also contributing to the state championship were Amaya Waters, who finished 2nd in discus and 5th in shot put. Lucy Hedges finished 5th in the 100M hurdles and 7th in high jump.

  • 2 weeks ago | wrex.com | Derek Bayne

    OREGON (WREX) — Workers arriving at Etnyre are greeted by more than 150 flags leading to the office, creating a powerful tribute to military service members. "It makes the hair on your neck stand up pulling in every morning and seeing all the flags," said Nate Davis, a fifth generation worker of the Etnyre family. "I didn't have any words the first time I saw it," added Matt Maginnis, one of the people who spearheaded this project.

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Derek Bayne
Derek Bayne @DBayneSports
6 May 25

Thanks to @Luke_Norman for sharing his perspective with me about the situation at Highland and his next move to Moberly. https://t.co/l9tQo0o2Yr

Derek Bayne
Derek Bayne @DBayneSports
3 May 25

Freddie coming up big again! Good finish coming.

Derek Bayne
Derek Bayne @DBayneSports
2 May 25

RT @RVC_Athletics: Today’s 4 pm game is canceled because of weather. Saturday Schedule will be: 11 am: @RVC_Softball vs Kishwaukee 1 p…