Dukes Face Weekend Road Trip In Tough Nonconference Schedule
Dixon High School basketball struggles continue as the Dukes travel to Kewanee and Moline for back-to-back games. Coach Dan Demmer expects further growth after losses to Rockford West Harlem Auburn and Guilford, aiming to improve ball handling, shooting, and free-throw attempts while relying on Drew Schilling as the leading scorer.
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Etheridge's final chapter at Ohio begins with bang
Ohio High School junior Todd Etheridge, a 6-foot guard, exploded for 44 points in a season opener 90-53 win over Sparland, matching his single game scoring high and boosting his Athlete of the Week credentials. Coach Lloyd Johnson praises Etheridge as a skilled, intelligent on floor leader valued for heart and versatility. Etheridge, an A student with a 3.75 GPA, aims for another state tournament run while college recruiters show growing interest from Illinois State, Northern Illinois, and Southwest Baptist.
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Griffin aims to return for 1989 football season after knee reconstruction
Aurora University standout Ron Griffin, who shredded the interior cruciate ligament Oct. 8, remains in rehab with a knee brace and daily workouts. The Dixon High School alumnus, who had led NCAA Division III rushers with 878 yards in five games, hopes to be back next year, possibly redshirting if needed. He spends hours daily on bikes and machines, plans swimming, and expects full strength by 1989.
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Hancher resigns from Raynor Motorsports role
Raynor Motorsports manager Bob Hancher resigns after nine years with Raynor Garage Door Company ending his three year stint as team manager. Acting manager Ray Neisewander III steps in as the team plans for 1989 Indy Car World Series with Lola-Judds and a boosted engine program.
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John Ward
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Ohio boys hit stride as they rout Tiskilwa in IVC clash
Ohio High School boys basketball opened strong with a 90-53 win over Sparland and crushed Tiskilwa 82-36. Guard tandem Todd Etheridge and Brian Piper combined for 48 points as coach Lloyd Johnson praised rebounding and pressure defense. They host Wyanet next in a Friday IVC contest led by Jerry Reed of the Eagles.
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Blue Demons-top Maine in home opener 66 46
DePaul University, led by Terence Greene with 16 points and Stanley Brandy 14, surged to a 12 point early lead and held on to beat Maine 66 46 at Rosemont. Maine’s Matt Rossignol scored 18 to lead all scorers as DePaul improves to 2 2 while Maine drops to 1 1.
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