Dixon Duchesses set for Elmhurst supersectional clash
Dixon High School girls basketball seeks a repeat of 1989 near miss as they face THM at Elmhurst York in a 7 p.m. supersectional. Key players Petruncio Ward Zalas Clifford and Petersen lead, while THM relies on press and inside game to counter Dixon's balance. The winner advances to the State Tournament in Champaign.
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Dixon Freshman Jacob Hey Shines In State Meet For DHS Wrestling
Dixon High School freshman 103-pounder Jacob Hey sparked optimism for next season as the Dukes finished 14-8-2 in duals and placed fifth in the NCIC meet. Hey went 2-2 at the THSA State Meet, becoming Dixon’s first freshman state qualifier and tying the school record with 37 wins in a season. His performance boosted program momentum for a strong summer conditioning and mat prep plan by coach Dan Fiorini.
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Mena wins second state wrestling title at 119 pounds
Sterling Newman sophomore Mike Mena won his second IHSA State title by defeating Javier DeLaUz 14-3 in the 119 pound final at Assembly Hall. Teammate Manuel Olalde finished second at 125 pounds, and Amboy’s Gary Ely earned third at 152 after a tough run. Other Newman qualifiers Jack Wu and Todd Messer exited early.
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Sycamore Topples Hubs In Non-Conference Victory
Rochelle High School non conference game saw Sycamore defeat Hubs 59 to 53. leading scorer Dan Lundquist was held to eight points, tying a season low, as Rochelle fell to Sycamore on Saturday.
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Sterling Warriors roll past North Scott 98 91 on Senior Night
Sterling six seniors scored in double figures as they beat North Scott 98 to 91. Corey Chattie and Josh Brown led with 17 points each, Ben Francque 15, Tim Dolan 14, and Kelly Preston and Matt Beck 11 apiece. Sterling built a 76 53 lead entering the final quarter before pulling away.
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Earnhardt's Daytona misfortune crowns Cope in epic upset
In the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt dominated 499 miles but a broken transmission part led to a late tire blowout. Derrike Cope seized the moment to win, a shocking first Winston Cup victory after 67 attempts. Earnhardt finished fifth, earning $109,325 as Cope claimed $188,150. Schrader, starting hot, faltered after backup-car issues and engine trouble.
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