Dixon Duchess track team wins triangular meet
Fisher wins two events and parts of Dixon lineup shine despite rain delay. Duchesses pull a 70 point victory at A.C. Bowers Field over Forreston 63 and Mount Morris 35 with seven firsts and eight seconds led by Becky Fisher in high jump and 200 dash and Mandy Burrows key on two wins. Mount Morris top marks include Lisa McKinley in the 100 and long jump.
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Tracy Gilber
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Prophets win quadrangular in Oregon meet
Prophets of Prophetstown topped host Oregon Mount Morris and Forreston 88 to 74 to win a quadrangular boys track meet Tuesday. Oregon's Dave Killeen led in the 3200, Fossett swept the shot and discus, Herrmann took pole vault, Mount Morris swept relays, with Madlena Kump and Dietrich winning sprints and jumps. Dixon Rockford East baseball postponed by rain to Thursday.
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Rice looks better to NBA
Michigan forward Glen Rice has boosted his NBA stock with 34 points across his last three NCAA tournament games helping Michigan reach the Final Four. He projects as a lottery pick and could go top five, with NBA scouts praising his leaping ability speed and shooting.
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Illini Aim To Outpace Michigan In Final Four
Illinois coach Lou Henson seeks to avoid past setbacks as 31-4 Illinois meets 28-7 Michigan in Seattle for the NCAA semifinal. Michigan, riding a four game NCAA run under interim coach Steve Fisher, poses a front line challenge led by Glen Rice, Lou Vaught, and Terry Mills. Illinois features balanced scoring led by Nick Anderson, Kenny Battle, Lowell Hamilton, and Kendall Gill as both teams seek a spot in the final.
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Edwards to turn pro after Big Ten title win
Indiana star Jay Edwards plans to skip two remaining college seasons and enter the NBA draft after leading Indiana to the Big Ten championship. Associate AD Steve Downing confirmed Edwards declared his intention and will apply for hardship, noting his peak form and Player of the Year honor. Coach Bob Knight offered a brief, supportive statement.
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DHS boys track set for outdoor season opener
Dixon High School prepares for the outdoor campaign on April 4 led by lettermen Tracy Forrest and Drew Schilling. Forrest excels in triple and long jumps and the 400, while Schilling anchors jumps and relays alongside Greg Heaton. Coach Rich Lawton notes Matt Gusse struggles with a foot issue but remains pivotal in hurdles as the Dukes aim for state qualification.
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