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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1989
Page
13
Dixon high school boys basketball returns to action hosting Rochelle in NCIC action at Lancaster Gym Friday then travels to Sterling to meet Newman in a non conference game. Dixon sits 2-12 overall, 0-4 in league, Rochelle 8-6 and Newman 4-9.
Franklin Center travels to Ashton for a key Northwest Eight tilt as Ashton aims to extend a two game win streak and push to 5-0 in conference while Franklin Center seeks a season turner. Coaches Barnett and Cupp stress rivalry intensity and avoiding a letdown against the quick Eagles.
Amboy High School senior Marie McLaughlin, 5-6 guard, powered the Clippers to a four game run to reach 8-5 overall and 5-2 in the Three Rivers. She scored 25 in a 58-38 win over Shabbona and 24 in a 48-45 league victory over Sterling Newman, earning The Telegraph Athlete of the Week for the period ending Jan 7.
Polo holds off Mount Morris 40-38 as Heather Olson leads with 15 points and Diane Drexler adds 10. Mount Morris keeps within reach but misses final shot with seven seconds left. Polo improves to 5-12 overall and 5-4 in conference.
LaSalle-Peru High School brings its 12 1 wrestling team to Dixon High School for a 6 pm triangular with Rock Falls and Dixon. LaSalle-Peru features 112 pound Son Chaw 18 2 and strong at 125 130 and 189. Rock Falls relies on heavyweight Jody Bell and solid runs from Mullen Wasson and Canales. Dixon counters with Bomber Sports 171 3 and Jef Kirby 18 4 at 145 plus Engle 14 5.
Telegraph sports editor Ken Brown spotlights the First Mid-Season All-Underrated in area boys basketball. He spotlights 5-11 Pat Spangler Franklin Center 12.8 ppg 6-1 Mike Busky Rochelle 10.2 ppg 6-0 David Anderson Walnut 11.5 ppg and other rising players like Dusty Bowen Polo and Tom Fultz of Ohio. It notes double-digit scoring streaks and upcoming Ohio vs Neponset at Wharton Fieldhouse. Tickets on sale January 15 with seating and dinner options for an outing January 29.
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