Sprenger Delays Victory Celebration for Family Crisis
Dixon coach Greg Sprenger flew to South Carolina after the Dukes 20 6 win over LaSalle Peru to be with his ailing mother as she undergoes a second major surgery this year. If absent, Dixon assistants Bob Hamel and Dave Stanley will run defense and offense respectively for Friday’s non conference finale against Rock Falls at A C Bowers Field. The Dukes, 2 6 overall, focused on a strong win with 222 rushing yards led by Brett Keith and Joe Jacobs, while LP was held to 118 total yards. Rock Falls seeks any win to salvage a poor season as Dixon’s sophomores close their campaign and freshmen finish 4 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Greg Sprenger
Dukes
LaSalle-Peru
Sprenger
South Carolina
Rock Falls
Bob Hamel
Dave Stanley
A.C. Bowers Field
Mike Bell
Cavalier
Mike Bima
Rich Lawton
Dan Fiorini
Mendota
Prep previews at Walnut LaMoille Annawan clash for third in IVC
Walnut-LaMoille and Annawan enter their 1989 finale tied 2-2 in the Indian Valley Conference with 4-4 and 3-5 overall marks respectively. Annawan beat Walnut-LaMoille 8-0 earlier. the Braves seek a winning season behind strong work from Troy Purvis and Brett Thompson while senior David Anderson returns to flanker. Mount Morris visits Forreston in a Mid Northern clash as both squads chase a better league standing. Polo hosts Oregon in a Senior Night bid after a clutch field goal by Derron Sellers, with Polo aiming for a winning season despite roster turmoil. Rochelle aims to finish 9-0 after a 20-6 win at Spring Valley Hall, while Ottawa hopes to upset Rochelle after narrowly losing to Geneseo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut-Lam
Annawan
Walnut-LaMoille
Braves
Warhawks
Western Wyanet
Wyoming
Troy Purvis
Brett Thompson
Thompson
David Anderson
Anderson
Matthew Eckberg
Jeff Alcorn
Mount Morris
Forreston
Stillman Valley
Polo
Derron Sellers
Mounders
Cardinals
Jeff McBee
Todd Jennings
MMHS
Ray Jasper
Mark Dietrich
Marcos
Oregon
Wade Winekauf
Oves
Winekauf
Steve Walsh
Shannon Haeniisch
Andy Dusing
Scott
Spangler Earns Athlete of the Week After Strong Regional Run
Dixon High School senior cross country runner Spangler, delayed by two months of National Guard training, improved to 16 19 at the Rock Island Regional, earning a second straight sectionals bid. Coach Johnson notes he shed weight and regained form, aiming to peak at state with Sterling Woodlawn on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Paul Spangler
National Guard
Dixon High
Spangler
Rock Island
Dixon
Dukes
Fort Leonardwood, M
DHS
Dave Johnson
Forest City
Johnson
Woodlawn
Sterling
Elizabeth Willard
Dixon Sterling meet again for regional crown
Dixon High School seeks a third straight regional title as the Duchesses face Sterling at Rochelle High School in a neutral-site showdown. Dixon touts strong net play led by Becky Fisher Tammy Zimmerman and Sarah Willard with Seann Billings Stacy Aiken and Rugene Humphrey setting and passing. Sterling counters with solid serving from Kim Wescott Jackie Preston Jenny FreasBrandy Zion and a balanced attack as both sides aim for the Dixon sectional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Dixon High School
Duchesses
Sterling
Rochelle High School
Dixon
Golden Girls
NCIC
DHL
Jim Kann
Becky Fisher
Tammy Zimmerman
Sarah Willard
Seann Billings
Stacy Aiken
Rugene Humphrey
Kann
Sachi Odenthal
Amy Messamore
Rock Falls
Kim Wescott
Jackie Preston
Jenny Freas
Brandy Zion
Franklin Center
Franklin Grove
Byron
FCHS
The
Eagles
Tigers
Mount Morris
Stillman Valley
All-NCIC names announced by Telegraph sports writers
Becky Fisher Tammy Zimmerman and Rochelle Brune lead NCIC first team selections. Rochelle adds Rhonda Cagle Kim Yocum and Tracy Ohlinger honorable mentions. Mendoza places Jill Kilmartin Alison Woods and Michelle McLaughlin on first team. La Salle-Peru also stars Norene Brantner Amy Bullard Marcie Klinefelter on first team. Additional first teamers include Jody Marley Nicole Coates Tina Forth Kendra Smith and Shea Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Fisher
Tammy Zimmerman
NCIC
Rochelle
Carlyn Brune
Dixon
Sarah Willard
Billings
Rhonda Cagle
Kim Yocum
Tracy Ohlinger
Lea Champion
Mendoza
Jill Kilmartin
Alison Woods
Michelle McLaughlin
la Salle-Peru
Norene Brantner
Amy Bullard
Marcie Klinefelter
Jody Marley
Ottawa
Nicole Coates
Tina Forth
Princeton
Kendra Smith
Rock Falls
Shea Wright
Streator
Comet-Prophet showdown shifted after upset week
Prophetstown, 6-2 overall, must win to assure a playoff berth while Newman, 8-0, seeks an unblemished season. The Comets clinched the league title with a 42-0 win over Amboy, despite Prophetstown's prior upset of Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Newman
Amboy
Comets
Savanna
Indians
Prophetstown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cavs
the Telegraph
Brett Keith
Joe Jacobs
Keith
Jacobs
Ryan Reed
Rockets
Kewanee
Spring Valley Hall
Morton
Hubs
Jim Conrad
Matt Beard
Pirates
Geneseo
Hall
Toby Luxton
Mike Copeland
Eric Heitter
Habs
Aaron Gilbert
Mark Sauer
Telegraph Sports Writers
Ohio
Bulldogs
Battle Manlius
LaMoille
Thomson
Sterling Newman
Fulton
Morrison
Lanark
Mount Carroll
Milledgeville
Eric
Papoccia
Lee Newman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!