Congratulations to Coach Marc Polite and the entire Rock Island Boys Basketball coaching staff on being named the IBCA (Illinois Basketball Coaches Association) District 11 Class 4A Coach of the Year! This marks Coach Polite’s second time receiving this honor in just four years as head coach at Rock Island High School — a remarkable achievement!
This past season was one of the most successful in the program’s recent history. The Rocks won over 25 games for the first time in more than a decade and secured a second-place finish in the Western Big Six Conference for the second consecutive year. The team was ranked in the state polls throughout the season, reaching as high as No. 7 in Class 4A.
Despite being undersized, the Rocks played with exceptional grit, unity, and energy, delivering an exciting brand of basketball that captured the support and enthusiasm of the entire community.
Season Highlights:
4A Regional Champions
Rock Island Booster Club Turkey Tournament Champions
3rd Place – State Farm Holiday Classic