Dukes Aim to Extend Winning Streak at Princeton
Dixon High School seeks a third straight win as the 2-11 Dukes host 9-5 Princeton in NCIC action at Lancaster Gym. Coach Dan Demmer adjusts with Nettz moving to forward and Rex Paisley taking Nettz's guard spot after a relative’s death.
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Harris seeks Super Bowl ring with Bears in NFC title game
Suwanee Georgia United Press International reports veteran defensive end Al Harris, a nine season Bear, pursues a Super Bowl ring missing from his career. The 32 year old, who has filled in for the injured Fridge, had a strong week including three blocked passes and a sack in a 20 12 playoff win over Philadelphia. The Bears host San Francisco in the NFC championship. Coach Ditka praised his performance with a game ball.
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Niner fans stay home as tickets linger for NFC clash
In Santa Clara, Bay Area brokers report many tickets available for Sunday's NFC showdown with Chicago. Airlines show plentiful SF to Chicago flights. Bears coach Ditka praises Al Harris after the Eagles game and eyes another Super Bowl run despite Harris’ modest season.
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Singletary Named NFC Defensive Player of the Year
Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary was named UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in five years. The 30-year-old, in his eighth season from Baylor, led the defense with 170 tackles, 89 solo, despite injuries to outside linebackers. Singletary started all 16 games and anchored a top rush defense with teammates Hampton and McMichael.
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Bothe finalist for AFCA Division II Player of the Year
Amboy native John Bothe, an All-America center for Augustana College, is a finalist for the Domino’s Pizza AFCA Division II Player of the Year award. He travels to Nashville for the dinner, meeting top coaches and players including Barry Sanders, amid expectations and questions about how the honor might help his NFL hopes.
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Dixon wrestlers and girls basketball return to action
Dixon High School resumes competition with a 6 pm triangular in Stillman Valley featuring Dixon and Amboy wrestlers led by Jeff Kirby Bomber Spotts Todd Engle and Willie Reyes Dixon girls host Princeton in an NCIC showdown with Becky Fisher Jodi Petersen Tammi Vail Juli Yount and Jodi Yount anchoring the lineup Princeton (3-9) travels with sophomore Tina Forth.
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Amboy hosts Riverdale in key Three Rivers showdown
Amboy, 7-4, hosts Riverdale 2-1 in a pivotal Three Rivers Conference game. Riverdale senior Paul Rucker and 6-4 Shane Nyboer lead the Rams, while Amboy counters with Paul Hardy and guard play from Doug Conderman as coaches stress rebounding, shooting, and defensive adjustments to counter Riverdale’s shifting defenses.
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