Rochelle Hubs top Streator 60-41 in NCIC finale
Rochelle High School clinched a 60-41 home victory over Streator as Dan Lundquist led with 23 points in his farewell, with seniors Mark Mershon and Chris Mershon adding 11 and 10. Rochelle finishes 14-11 overall, 7-4 NCIC, and eyes Dixon in IHSA Class 2A regional.
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Eagles claim second straight regional title in Oregon
Franklin Center High School Eagles rout Forreston 73-55 to win back-to-back IHSA Class 1A Oregon Regional titles. Layne Pitzer scores 34 and Jason Jeanblanc adds 24 as FCHS moves to Byron Sectional to face Elgin St. Edward. The win marks the first two-peat in school history.
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Wyoming earns 1A title. advances to Princeton Sectional
Wyoming High School boys edge Tiskilwa 54 52 to win the IHSA Class 1A Bradford title and improve to 20 7. They advance to meet Mendota at Princeton Sectional Tuesday at 7 30 PM after Mendota 88 69 over Ohio. Kyle Eisenbarth and Jason Howard score nine.
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Mendota Bulldogs Triumph In IHSA Mendota Regional Final
Mendota beat Ohio 88 69 to claim the IHSA Class 1A Mendota Regional title. Ohio coach Lloyd Johnson praised Mendota’s performance as the night belonged to them. Stuckey sparked Mendota with 11 first quarter points, Schoenholz led with 21, while Piper scored 30 for Ohio in a standout effort.
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Buster Douglas Returns to Ring as WWF Referee
Former heavyweight champion Buster Douglas appears in a referee role for a World Wrestling Federation title bout in Detroit at a Joe Louis Arena event. He bans Savage's manager Sherri, then counts Hulk Hogan's decisive pin as Savage protests.
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Illinois Optimism Leads Illini Toward Columbus Monday
Illinois basketball optimism centers on Monday in Columbus Ohio as the Illini aim to shock the world like Buster Douglas and pursue a return to the NCAA Final Four. Kendall Gill cites belief in versatility inside and outside, while coordinator Lou Henson praises the three center rotation of Small Jones and Koech limiting star Scheffler. Koech subbed in 15 minutes against Scheffler delivering four points and four rebounds as Illinois prepares for three upcoming games and the tournament.
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