Rockets Advance to 1A Super Sectional

Team celebrates sectional title, looks ahead to Monday's game at the Bowl

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Rockets high school basketball team is heading to the 1A super sectional after winning the sectional championship. In video interviews, players Brady Turner, Bryson Mossman, and Will Whalen discuss the team's victory over Brown County and their excitement about playing at the Jacksonville Bowl on Monday.

Why it matters

The Rockets' sectional title win is a major accomplishment for the small-town team, who now have the chance to advance further in the state tournament. The super sectional game at the Bowl will be a high-stakes matchup with big implications for the team's season.

The details

The Rockets defeated Brown County in the sectional championship game, earning them a spot in the 1A super sectional. In the interviews, the players expressed pride in their team's performance and eagerness to play at the historic Jacksonville Bowl on Monday.

  • The Rockets won the sectional title on March 6, 2026.
  • The 1A super sectional game will be played on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Brady Turner

A player on the Rockets basketball team.

Bryson Mossman

A player on the Rockets basketball team.

Will Whalen

A player on the Rockets basketball team.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.