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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1989
Page
9
The 1989-90 Dixon High School boys basketball team shows a new spirit at the 62nd Chuck Dayton DeKalb Holiday Tournament. Despite a 6-7 season record, the Dukes display contrast from last year as they prepare for tonight's consolation championship game against Belvidere.
Dixon Dukes, once fractured by selfish play, show rapid turnaround. Five players reach double figures in a 68-57 third round win over Bolingbrook, with reserves contributing key points. Coach Dan Demmer credits senior leadership and confident, shared roles for the newfound teamwork and success.
Dixon High School boys basketball defeated Bolingbrook 68 57 in the 62nd Chuck Dayton DeKalb Holiday Tournament third round. The Dukes, now 6 7, held the Raiders to 57 points and received 18 from Rex Paisley, 14 from Matt Duffy, and 11 each from Ryan Reed Aaron Fox and Rob Workman. The win sets up a consolation final against Belvidere, after Belvidere beat Sycamore 71 33.
Dixon Duchesses girl’s basketball team opened slow but exploded to a 71-36 win over Rockford Guilford at Lan caster Gym. Senior Becky Fisher and junior Mary Blaine led with strong inside play as Dixon improves to 12-1 and advances to face Freeport. Blaine came off the bench for 14 points while Fisher added 29 and dominated the boards with 16 rebounds. Christy White and Adrienne Jefferson led Guilford with 10 points each.
Maine South upset Sterling 48-39 behind Emy Passer 22 points and Margaret Zimmerman 17. Joliet Central beat Kewanee 62-53 as Kim Gruszeczka 21 led Kewanee. Mount Morris lost to Limestone 58-22. Sterling Newman fell to Freeport 52-22. Other scores: Washington over Auburn 62-44. Alleman beat Stockton 59-43. Richwoods defeated Jefferson 68-56.
Illinois coach Lou Henson seeks payback from Memphis State rooted in a prior late finish as Ball State mentor. Hunsaker, new Ball State coach, brings a grudge against Illinois while Grambling looms in the first round. Memphis State vs Ball State follows as Henson and Finch recall past duels.
Polo High School girls beat Orangeville 49-36 to advance to the Winnebago Tournament final where host Winnebago awaits at 7 30. Polo senior Tricia Reape scored a career high 20 as Heather Olson added 10 and Polo moved from trailing early to pull away in the second half. Winnebago crushed Amboy 75-22 in the semifinals, Tom Campbell led with 22, Angie Mitchell 16, and Kelly Brauer 12. Amboy’s Malinda Doty had 6 as top scorer.
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