Dixon Dukes face top LP in bid to rebound from setback
Dixon High School the Dukes host state ranked LaSalle-Peru in a NCIC league game then travel to Rock Falls for a non conference tilt. Dixon sits 3-5 in league and 8-12 overall while LaSalle-Peru is 7-0 in the NCIC and 19-1 overall.
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Best of both worlds Dietrich earns BYU football offer
Mount Morris senior Mark Dietrich is a versatile athlete who stars in basketball and football. He has drawn college interest as both a hoops guard and a gridiron receiver and defensive back, with a verbal plan to commit to Brigham Young when national letters of intent begin. Dietrich leads Mount Morris in a 70 58 win over Oregon, posting 24 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals as his season averages climb toward a potential triple double.
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Anderson seeks $1.5 million per year with Bears return
Chicago Bear Neal Anderson, who earned a $290,000 base salary last season, is seeking $1.5 million annually to re-sign or join another NFL team. Anderson led the Bears in rushing, scoring and receiving, with agent Steve Rappenecker stating the counterproposal aligns with top running backs.
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Duchesses seek NCIC crown vs Kewanee in big Dixon clash
Dixon High School hosts Kewanee in a pivotal NCIC showdown at Lancaster Gymnasium. Dixon, 7-1 in league and ranked No. 18 AP 2A, can share the title with a win while Kewanee, 9-0 and AP No. 7 1A, brings star forwards Kim Gruszeczka and Tami Sacy.
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Ellis says Illinois offered nothing to recruit him
LaPhonso Ellis told NCAA no illegal offers from Illinois and denied telling Lincoln High coach Bennie Lewis that Illinois offered him cash or an automobile. The NCAA inquiry into Illinois continues while coach Lou Henson supports recruiter Jimmy Collins amid ongoing allegations.
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Franklin Center Eagles seek late surge against Lutheran
Franklin Center High School's boys basketball faces Rockford Lutheran in a pivotal Upstate Illini race rematch after South Beloit's upset lifted FCHS into contention. Key players include Layne Pitzer, Pat Spangler, and Ed Hilliker as coach Bob Barnett aims for a home win to narrow the gap and decide the title stretch.
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