Dukes Host Sterling in Home Opener at Lancaster Gym
Dixon High coaches anticipate how the Dukes will respond in their first home game of the season. Sterling won three games recently and features 6-foot-7 center Steve Mathews. Dixon relies on leadership from seniors, aims to attack inside, and hopes higher shooting to reach 45 percent with 15 free throws.
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Pistons Top Bulls Behind Jordan’s Low 18 Point Night
Detroit stifled Michael Jordan to 18 points as the Pistons rolled to a 102-89 victory in Auburn Hills. Adrian Dantley scored 31, Isiah Thomas added 25, lifting Detroit to its fourth win in five and a 14-4 Central lead while Chicago slipped to 8-9. Jordan said the defense forced others to beat them, and Dumars commented on denying the star while teammates helped.
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Youngest Olalde Keeps Sterling Newman Wrestling Traditions Alive
Sterling Newman sophomore Manuel Olalde, youngest of 15 children and fifth of seven brothers in the program, opens the season 6-0 at 112 pounds. He beat top contenders, earned Prep Athlete of the Week honors, and credits family and teammates for skill gains. Coach Rich Montgomery praises Olalde as a tall, agile wrestler who leverages balance and leverage over raw strength.
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Polo loses two duals in regional meet
Polo High School wrestlers faced Spring Valley Hall and Taylor Ridge Rockridge on Wednesday. Chad Truitt went 2-0 to improve to 9-0 but Polo fell 45-30 to Hall and 65-10 to Rockridge. Heavyweight Troy Brown and other Polo winners posted key wins. Polo heads to Sherrard for a seven team invitational.
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Early season hoops twisty schedules test home court luck
Telegraph sports notes how Dixon High has played six road games with its first home Friday against Sterling at Lancaster Gym. Franklin Center leans home with six games, 5 1 at home, while Dixon is 0 6 on the road. Rochelle and Mount Morris show mixed home road results as teams juggle venue effects. Ohio star guards Etheridge and Piper pace their team, totaling 67 percent of points in a 322 output across four games.
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Mount Morris Polo set to clash in Mid Northern showdown
Mount Morris hosts Polo at 7 30 p m in a highly anticipated Mid Northern Conference clash. Mount Morris leans on Dietrich and Stevenberg to power a quick tempo while Polo relies on three point shooting from Davison Malburg and Mumford to challenge for the league lead.
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