Dukes Set to Battle Streator After Geneseo Win
Dixon travels to Streator in NCIC action as the 8-11 squad eyes a chance to reach over .500 in conference play. Streator, 3-15 overall, has started 0-10 this season and has won only five of 43 under coach Jim Jost. Rex Paisley led Dixon with 28 points in the Geneseo win as the Dukes aim for a steady road performance and momentum.
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NCIC
Cubs Caravan highlights staying put with young core
Mark Grace emphasized the Cubs are smart to keep the lineup intact after adding only minor pieces such as Dave Clark and Jose Nunez. He noted a young nucleus led by Grace, Girardi, Walton, and Maddux, with Sandberg Sutcliffe and Dawson as veterans, and expressed confidence in the team’s chemistry and potential to improve.
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Ryne) Sandberg
Rick) Sutcliffe
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Expos
Leese Leads AFC Wrestling to Record Wins and Honors
Rob Leese, 112 pounds, sports a 32-0 season and 106-36-1 career as Ashton-Ashton Franklin Center’s standout. Part of the Three Amigos with Mario Messer and Jeremy Lewallen, he set Ashton school marks for pins in a season and is closing in on career wins while aiming for state tournament success.
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Ohio advances to IVC semifinals amid tight finals
LaMoille hosts saw Ohio and Annawan win narrow openers with standout scoring from Shane Phillips 19 and Brent Kieser 14 for Western. Annawan edged Walnut 52-51 in overtime as Jason Selus 23 and Paul Nehring 22 led the winners, while DePue topped Tiskilwa 38-33 and Wyoming ripped Manlius 79-37.
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New Bedford
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Tiskilwa
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Manlius
Ohio
Western
Brent Kieser
Jason Selus
Paul Nehring
Dixon Wrestlers Shine In Final Dual Day
Dixon High School underclassmen lead a split double dual day, beating Orion 41 27 after losing to Rock Island Alleman 37 29. Dennis Betts and four other sophs each earned two wins, with feats including forfeit wins and pins in light weights.
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Brian Rockwood
Mark Wolker
Jason Stransky
Matt Scheffler
Mike Worrell
Chris Blumhoff
Matt Stranke
Melvin reaches 1000 point milestone for Central College
Melvin, a 6 foot 6 senior from Dixon, became the 16th Central College player to surpass 1000 career points. He led the Dutchmen with 17 points and 8 rebounds in a 55-54 upset over Dubuque, sealing victory with two late free throws as Central moved to 8-7.
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