The History of Rio High School The town of Rio (population 240) is located in northwestern Knox County on Knox Highway 2 about 1/2 mile west of US Rt. 150 and 12 miles north of Galesburg. Rio was established in 1871 and was originally named Coburg after early influential settlers Nelson and Lewis Coe. The name was changed soon after to Rio in reference to the Rio Grande River. (Source: Place Names of Illinois by Edward Callary.) The community of Rio provided a solid school system for its children from probably the late 1800s until 1948. It was in that year the communities of Rio, Oneida, Victoria, and Altona consolidated their schools to form the original R.O.V.A. School District. Rio at first kept its grade school for its children, however the grade school in Rio is no longer used as a school. The building and its baseball diamond are still in good shape. Rio High School Quick Facts Year opened: late 1800s Year closed: 1948 School nickname: the “Rockets” School colors: unavailable School Fight Song: unavailable Athletics Rio High School probably offered basketball, baseball, and track for its male students and possibly cheerleading for the gals. We could not find evidence of any IHSA hardware won by the teams or athletes. We are confident there were many great seasons enjoyed at the school. If you have any information regarding the athletic successes of Rio High School please read below and forward the information to us. BOYS BASKETBALL Some scores for Rio High School were located on the website titled “Illinois High School Postseason Basketball Scores.” These scores are copied below. – 1932 Galesburg District Tournament 1st Rd. – Rio 25-14 Altona 2nd Rd. – Abingdon 35-6 Rio Galesburg beat Abingdon in title game. – 1933 Galesburg District Tournament 1st Rd. – Rio 20-10 Little York 2nd Rd. – Victoria 33-9 Rio Galesburg beat Knoxville in title game. – 1934 Galesburg District Tournament 1st Rd. – Gilson 32-11 Rio Galesburg beat Knoxville in title game. – 1935 Galesburg District Tournament 1st Rd. – Wataga 26-10 Rio Galesburg beat Knoxville in title game. – 1936 Galesburg District Tournament 1st Rd. – Victoria 40-15 Rio Altona beat Avon in title game. – 1937 Maquon District Tournament. 1st Rd. – Gilson 47-23 Rio Avon beat Maquon in title game. – 1938 Maquon District Tournament. 1st Rd. – Oneida 42-38 Rio Altona beat Victoria in title game. – 1941 Oneida District Tournament 1st Rd. – Wataga 41-20 Rio Maquon beat Oneida in the title game. – *The final season that basketball scores were located for Rio High School was for the 1944-45 school year. – Information Needed We are seeking information regarding Rio High School. If you can share any information with us please complete a Guest Commentary Form. You can also write us at: e-mail: ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net OR Illinois HS Glory Days 6439 N. Neva St. Chicago, ll. 60631
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