Dukes Aim to Upset Geneseo in NCIC Northeast Clash
Dixon seeks an upset at Geneseo led by QB plans for Mike Lumzy and RB Joe Jacobs as Geneseo, 3-0 in league and ranked, rides a strong rushing attack led by Chad Loucks and Steve Coleman. Maple Leafs, 5-1 overall, hope to extend title bid with Motzer at QB and Wehrspann as top receiver.
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Maple Leaf
Steve Coleman
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Marc Motzer
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Prep previews tease key playoff implications in regional games
Ashton-Franklin Center sits 4-2 overall and 4-2 in the Northwest Nine. A win at Pearl City would lock a playoff bid, while a loss could put AFC on the bubble with a tough finish. Pearl City, 4-1 in league, 4-2 overall, counters with two standout runners and a far-reaching IVC matchup.
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Ashton-Franklin Center
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Wheaton Christian
AFC
John Zick
Wolves
Toby Knoup
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Zick
Rockford Lutheran
Karlson switches key job to strengthen Comets football
Matt Karlson of Sterling Newman High School moved from end to safety to strengthen Newman’s defense. The 6-foot-3 senior intercepted two passes, had four tackles with five assists, and caught a 23-yard TD pass as the unbeaten Comets beat Erie 49-3. He helped Newman rise to 4-0 in the Three Rivers Conference and 6-0 overall, earning The Telegraph Athlete of the Week for the week ending Oct 7.
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Sterling
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Erie
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Lee Karlson
Hubs Tigers vie for Southwest lead in big Friday clash
Rochelle and Princeton, each 6-0 overall and 3-0 in NCIC Southwest, clash at Helms Field in a conference title showdown. Princeton QB Doug Bruyn stars with 503 passing yards and 70 points. Rochelle counters with a strong backfield led by Matt Beard and Eric Heitter as both teams aim to secure or force a tie for the division crown.
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Tiger
Matt Beard
Eric Heitter
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Toby Luxton
Bill Long
Swinford
Aaron Gilbert
Gilbert
Kevin Louis
Tiger- Hall
Cowboys Trade Herschel Walker To Vikings For Players
Dallas trades star running back Herschel Walker to Minnesota for running back Darrin Nelson and three or more players plus draft choices. Walker left Cowboys Valley Ranch and headed to Minneapolis as Vikings officials and Cowboys spokespeople declined to confirm. The move comes as new owner Jerry Jones reshapes the team under coach Jimmy Johnson amid a winless start and NFL commissioner search activity.
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Minn
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