Dukes chase .500 mark with weekend doubleheader
Dixon High School boys basketball aims to rise above the .500 level with a Friday NCIC league trip to Rochelle, then a Saturday non conference home game hosting North Scott at Lancaster Gym. Coach Dan Demmer notes Rochelle’s strong defense and key players while Dixon seeks 5-2 road trip and an overall 7-7 record.
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Duffy rises as Dixon scorer after early bench role
Dixon High School forward Matt Duffy has emerged as a key scorer, surpassing 81 points in four DeKalb Tournament games led by outside shooting and offensive rebounding. Coach Dan Demmer credits hard work and height gain, with Duffy noting improved opportunities after lifting weights and earning a starting spot.
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Big Ten opener features Indiana and Illinois atop conference race
The Associated Press notes Indiana is No. 9 and 10-0 heading to Ohio State while Illinois, 10-0 and ranked No. 4, hosts Wisconsin. Coach Lou Henson fields Kendall Gill, Stephen Bartlo, Marcus Liberty and Ervin Small after losing Nick Anderson and Kenny Battle from last season.
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Bulls ride defense and depth past Cavaliers despite Jordan off night
Michael Jordan scored 38 as the Bulls beat Cleveland 93 87 in Richfield. Horace Grant 20 points 10 rebounds and Bill Cartwright 15 key. Bulls use 11 1 run in final 3 minutes to secure fourth straight win as Chicago improves to 20 9.
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Comets Return Home for Three Rivers Conference Test
Sterling Newman High School hosts Savanna in a Three Rivers Conference clash as the 6-5 Comets, 3-0 in league play, look to protect their home court. Senior Kurt Bogott leads at 18 points and 10 rebounds per game with support from Matt Karlson and Curt Byam. Savanna's Bill McCune averages 15 points and 9 rebounds.
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Mena Edges Rock Falls Rival in Close 125 Pound Bout
Sterling Newman wrestler Mike Mena, state champion at 103 pounds, survived a tight 7-5 decision over Rock Falls Larry Balsley as the Comets dominated 56-9 in the dual meet. Five more pins and three forfeits helped Newman improve to 7-6, with wins by Olalde, Messer, Koehler, Galvin, and Johnson, plus Wu and Atilano’s wins.
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Fetterolf Earns Football Gazette All America Honor
Aurora University defensive back Brian Fetterolf a Dixon High School graduate earned Football Gazette NCAA Division III All America first team recognition. He totaled 10 interceptions in 1989 second in Division III and 28 in his career, plus 71 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1 fumble caused and 8 pass break ups. His Spartans went 8-1 and he served as team captain.
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