Eagles chase sectional title in Byron showdown
Franklin Center High School begins IHSA Class 1A Byron Sectional as back-to-back regional champions. Franklin Center (24-3) faces Elgin St Edward (19-8) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with Winnebago and Marengo squaring off in the other 7:30 game. The Eagles seek a second sectional crown, led by Layne Pitzer and a strong roster, while St Edward relies on Eric Sauceda and deliberate offense. The winners meet Friday for the sectional title.
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Dixon Dukes fall 70 67 at Sycamore in finale
Dixon High School ends regular season with a 70-67 loss at Sycamore in nonconference play. Rex Paisley leads Dixon with 14 points. Matt Duffy 13. John Craft 9 as the Dukes finish 10-16 overall and 5-6 NCIC, before IHSA Class 1A regional opener vs Rochelle. Sycamore improves to 9-16, aided by 15 made free throws in the fourth period.
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Redmen sweep Malcolm X in Chicago clash
Sauk Valley Community College men beat Malcolm X 82 71 in Chicago as Todd Sigel scored 30 points with seven three pointers while Eric Sutter and Ray Scott added inside contributions. The SVCC women defeated Malcolm X 55 45 with Amy Johnson scoring 25 and Dana Young 15 as they chase Region IV play.
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Martin's victory tainted by largest NASCAR fine
NASCAR penalized Mark Martin after his Pontiac 400 win at Richmond for a spacer overage in the carburetor intake, fining $40,000 and deducting 46 points. The car remained the winner but prize money dropped to $19,150 and standings moved to 13th. team owner Roush may appeal within 30 days.
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Horrible Bulls edge Nets in wild overtime win
Michael Jordan scored 32 as the Chicago Bulls survived a rough game to beat the New Jersey Nets 107-106 in overtime. Purvis Short scored 20 for New Jersey, while Scottie Pippen added 17 and Sam Bowie 22 with 13 rebounds for the Nets.
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Illini visit Ohio State in crucial NCAA bid showdown
Ohio State coach Randy Ayers warns a loss to Illinois by No. 19 could end their NCAA Tournament chances with four regular season games left. The Buckeyes, 13-11 overall and 7-7 in the Big Ten, trail 19-6 Illinois, which won the first meeting 92-81.
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