Polar Bear Club set to induct six Dixon runners
Dixon High School runners led by cross country coach Dave Johnson will enter the Polar Bear Club after completing an off season program. Six athletes, five males and one female, are on track to surpass 500 miles in 18 weeks with Edgecomb, Heckman and McGrail among top milers. Johnson notes the six will be officially inducted later, earning a small trophy and school board recognition.
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Illini edge McNeese State to advance in NCAA Midwest
Illinois survived a late scare and a cold first half to beat McNeese State 77 71 in the NCAA Midwest Regional opener at the Hoosier Dome. The Illini meet Ball State next after Ball State defeated Pittsburgh 68 64.
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Siena Upsets Stanford 80-78 in NCAA East Regional
Siena Saints from Loudonville, led by Marc Brown with 32 points, edged Stanford 80-78 in Greensboro on the opening day, despite a measles quarantine that kept fans away. Jeffery Robinson added 20 as Siena improved to 25-4 and advanced to face Minnesota as the Saints.
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DePaul edges Memphis State 66 63 to advance in West Regional
DePaul Coach Joey Meyer credited free throw accuracy and resolve as the Blue Demons upset Memphis State 66 63 to reach a second round meeting with UNLV. Terence Greene sealed it with four late free throws as DePaul held on after a late Tiger rally led by Rodney Douglas and Elliott Perry.
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Madison to Host Third Annual Dixon 8th Grade Girls Tourney
Dixon Madison Junior High School to host a one day eight grade girls basketball tournament featuring four teams. Madison opens at 10 a.m. against Freeport Junior High School with Rochelle facing Polo in the second game. The losers play for third at 3 p.m. followed by the final. Rochelle carries a 12 0 record and is favored.
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AHS Alum Game Slated at Amboy High School
Amboy Clipper Backer Booster Club plans Alumni Basketball Game Saturday at Amboy High School with 72 players from classes 1941 to 1988. Six teams play from 7 p.m., $3 adults $2 students. Dance 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Long Branch. $3 cover. Proceeds fund a weight room addition. Roster listed in Scoreboard Page 10.
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Awards Night for Dixon High Girls Basketball Team
Dixon High School girls basketball earned Sweet 16 honors as they held an Awards Banquet in the DHS cafeteria. Rugene Humphrey received the Hustle Award, Tammi Vail was Tri-Captain and Most Improved, Becky Fisher earned Best Defensive Player and Top Rebounder, Jodi Petersen was Best Free Throw Shooter, Juli Yount was Tri-Captain and Most Assists, and Jodi Yount was Tri-Captain.
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McGwire lifts A's to 6-0 win over Cubs in Arizona
Mark McGwire slugged a two run homer and added a 420 foot double plus a single to pace Oakland in a 6-0 victory over Chicago. Bob Welch combined with Cadaret and Eckersley to hold the Cubs to six hits as McGwire raised his spring average to .485. Welch earned his first spring win. Giants down Brewers 10-5 in Scottsdale after eight run rally.
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