Hilliker Leads Eagles Past Eastland in OT Thriller
Eddie Hilliker, benched for effort, hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1:58 left in overtime as Franklin Center beat Eastland 59-49 in the HSA Class 1A Oregon Regional semifinal. Hilliker, averaging 11.5 ppg, scored the pivotal three that tied the game and sent FCHS to Friday’s title game versus Mount Morris or Forreston.
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Dukes chase finale on road at Sycamore
Dixon High School enters a tuneup non conference clash at Sycamore as the Dukes seek momentum into the Rock Falls regional. Dixon sits 10-15 after NCIC 5-6 while Sycamore stands 8-15 overall and 3-10 in Little Seven play.
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Petersen shines as Dixon falls in tournament run to supersectional
Jodi Petersen led Duchesses to the IHSA Class 2A tournament’s deep run, scoring 31 points in sectional play and guiding the team through a stress fracture to a 61-54 loss to Westchester Immaculate Heart of Mary. Coach Lesli Spencer lauds her leadership and clutch play as Petersen embraced a last year full of resolve and hard work.
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Mendota Triumphs Over Amboy In Regional Semifinal
Mendota Trojans overpower Amboy Clippers 66-39 in IHSA Class 1A Mendota Regional semifinal. Mendota’s Kyle Schoenholz led with 21 points while Amboy struggled from the field, finishing 25 percent. The win advances Mendota to face the Ohio-Leland winner for a sectional bid.
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Lewis to speak at wrestling banquet at Dixon High School
Randy Lewis, 1984 Olympic champion and former Iowa Hawkeye star, will be guest speaker at Dixon High School wrestling banquet on March 8 at Dixon Country Club. A Rapid City native, he held an 89-0 high school record with 83 pins, won 1984 Olympic gold at 136.5 pounds, Pan American gold in 1983, and later NCAA titles. Reservations due by March 1. tickets $7.95. seating limited.
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Comets ride nine game win streak ends in regional
Milledgeville shocks Newman 52 49 to halt the Comets nine game run and claim a spot in the Morrison regional final. Milledgeville’s Frederick leads with 18 points while Newman’s Bogott fouls out after an eight point night.
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