Bears need a playoff miracle after loss to Vikings
The Bears trail two games in the NFC Central after a 27-16 defeat at Minnesota, two weeks remaining. Ron Rivera kept hope alive, while Vikings QB Wade Wilson led the offense with 260 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard strike to Hassan Jones before the half.
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Bears rally falls short in loss to Vikings on late mistake
Bears nearly erase a 14 point deficit in the second half behind Mike Tomczak 139 passing yards after a 50 yard strike to Wendell Davis. Cap Bose and Matt Suhey scored, but a blocked extra point and an interception doomed the comeback as Minnesota secured the win and Anthony Carter connected for a key 24 yard TD.
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Moline zones out Dukes for non conference win
In a non conference clash at Lancaster Gym, Moline used a 2-3 zone in the fourth quarter to pull away and defeat Dixon 64 54. Moline's Hoffstatter led with 19 points, Earl 13, Shannon 10, Kane 10 while Dixon’s Rex Paisley was held to 6 as Dixon fell to 1 5.
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Dixon wrestlers measure up in Rockford meet
Dixon High School wrestlers posted a 2-1 day at the Rockford Tripe Duals at Lowes Park Harlem. The Dukes beat Harlem 44-12 and Rockford Boylan 53-17, lost to Rockford Guilford 25-24, and moved to 5-1-1 on the dual season with improved takedown defense and technique. Freshman Jacob Hey remained unbeaten at 103 pounds.
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Duchesses Rally For Yet Another Win
The Duchesses staged another comeback as Telegraph sports writers report a decisive victory. A strong rally turned the tide, lifting the team over their opponent and extending their winning streak.
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Dixon Duchesses Rally Past East Moline 60-52 on Road
Dixon High School girls basketball beat East Moline 60-52 after a 19-26 halftime deficit. Sally French led with 19 points, Becky Fisher 13, Jodi Petersen 12, and Fisher added 11 rebounds as Dixon improved to 6-1 and plans a home NCIC game versus Ottawa. East Moline dropped to 1-3.
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Newman routs Stillman in nonconference game
Sterling Newman High School boys basketball overwhelmed Stillman Valley with a 25-6 burst in the opening period and rolled to a 78-57 victory Saturday night.
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Newman survives tough press to win at New-Mor-Roc-Ster tourney
Newman (3-2) used an early press to spark a 32 point third quarter and a 21 point win. Kurt Bogott led with 18 points while Jason Graham added 16 and Ryan McDonald and Jeff Riney 10 each. Stillman Valley (3-2) was led by Matt Godfread with 14.
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