Panthers Edge Manchester 53-51 in WaMac finale
Monticello hosts Independence next in WaMac final as Panthers secure third place with a 9-4 league mark. John McElmeel scored 22 and Phil Schlarman 12 for Monticello while Manchester’s Bob Hawker tallied 17 in a 53-51 victory at home.
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Manchester
Independence
Monticello
Independence Cagers
Panthers
John McElmeel
Phil Schlarman
Bob Hawker
Steve Balster
Jerry Smith
Midland Faces Coggan After Olin Victory
Midland won 55 53 in a tight sectional opener at Monticello led by Mike Simkins two points late and a late free throw proving decisive Olin led 53 52 with 12 seconds left before Simkins basket and foul iced the game Midland advances to face Coggan while Mt Vernon beat Springville 76 46 and moves on to meet Central City in the semi finals.
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Monticello
Mike Simkins
Olin Lions
Olin
Golden Eagles
Simkins
Eagles
Larry Jackson
Rich Woods
Les Westphal
MT. Vernon
Springville
Gary Knutson
Richard Rankin
Dennis Akers
Tim Simmons
Bob McMahon
Coggan
Monticello Community School
Central City
Acel Catlett
Ron Shebtka
John Moreland
Dave Sullivan
Sacred Heart Falls 50 44 to Lisbon Ending Tournament
Sacred Heart boys were eliminated from the sectional after a 50-44 loss to Lisbon at Lowdon. B J Featherston scored 19 for Sacred Heart while Greg Clark led Lisbon with 16. The Eagles finished 8 wins in 18 games and four free throws in the final minutes sealed Lisbon’s win.
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Lisbon
Lowdon
Eagle
Sacred Heart
B. J. Featherston
Greg Clark
Eagle Boys
Bowling adds more sports news and photos in Monticello Express
The Monticello Express expands its sports page with additional bowling coverage and accompanying photographs detailing local matches and standout performances. Readers gain expanded ball sports content alongside existing coverage.
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Monticello Express
Another Fox Hunt Set for This Sunday
Due to the record crowd last Sunday another fox hunt is planned for Feb 24. Hunters meet at Langworthy creamery at 1 p.m. Thirty five hunters bagged six foxes last Sunday.
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Langworthy Creamery
Olin and Oxford Jct Girls Rally in District Tourney
Olin beats Lone Tree 59 49 in the district first round at Lowden and advances to face Delwood of Elwood. Oxford Jct awaits Bennett in Davenport Assumption district action after an idle first round. In the Stanwood girls sectional finals Oxford Jct defeats Lowdon 74 49 with Patty Burda scoring 44. Oxford Jct then drubs Olin 60 50 in semifinals. Olin wins consolation game against Clarence 46 36.
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Lone Tree
Lowden
Delwood
Elwood
Oxford Jct
Bennett
Davenport Assumption
Lowdon
Stanwood
Patty Burda
Patti Burda
Lion Girls
Clarence
Sacred Heart Routs Stormont In District Opener
Sacred Heart girls win 65 to 44 over Stormont of Strawberry Point in Manchester to claim their first district tournament bid. Janice Clement scores 38, Linda Oaken adds 21 as Sacred Heart leads 41 28 at halftime. The Eagles advance to meet Tripoli Wednesday in Manchester.
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Manchester
Stormont
Strawberry Point
Janice Clement
Linda Oaken
Eagle Girls
Lamlee Whitlock
Tripoli
Maquoketa Valley Wins Girls Sectional in Monticello
Maquoketa Valley defeated Sacred Heart 65 to 58 to claim the girls sectional basketball title in Monticello. Sue Slick scored 38 for MVV while Linda Oaken led Sacred Heart with 23. Coggan beat Midland 46 to 45 in the consolation, as Marvel McCreight poured in 25 for Coggan.
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Pat Hausman
Monticello
Sacred Heart
Linda Oaken
Maquoketa Valley
M-V
Coggan
Midland
Sue Slick
Eagles
Janice Clement
Midland Girls
Marvel McCreight
Shirley Kerr
Georgia Wessels
Wildcats
Hawkeyes Win Grade School Playoff With Season Lean
Fifth and sixth graders wrapped up competition as the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 30 to 14 and the Globe Trotters beat the Panthers 16 to 11. Hawkeyes finish the season in first place.
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Globe Trotters
Hawkeyes
Badgers
Panthers
Ice fishing winds down as seasons close in Minnesota regions
The State Conservation Commission announced that northern ice fishing seasons for walleye and bass closed February 15, with snow cover slowing winter activity. Ice shelters on state property must be removed by February 20, and the Mississippi River fishing remains scattered with some catches. Monticello split freshman games with Tipton, 43-29 for Monticello A and 41-18 for Monticello B.
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State Conservation Commission
Highway 30
Mississippi River
Monticello
Tipton
Panthers
Arduser
Cowen
Edwards
Panther
Aquin High Falls to Don Bosco in Cage Battle
Aquin high school Cascade lost to Don Bosco Gilbertville 58 54 in a boys basketball game. Don Dolphin led Aquin with 18 points while Bob Orr scored 16. Aquin won the fresh soph game 48 33.
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Cascade
Don Bosco
Gilbertville
Don Dolphin
Aquin
Bob Orr
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