Bulldogs grab late win over Morris in tight battle
Batavia defeats Morris 65 to 62 as Wilks leads with 19 points and Adams and Wilks grab 12 rebounds each. Morris trails 59-50 before a late rally, but Batavia sustains the lead and holds 28 of 67 field goals while Morris commits 17 turnovers.
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Pro football standings in the American Conference
United Press International reports the latest American Conference standings in pro football, detailing team positions, points, and key results shaping the standings.
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Morris sophs edge Batavia 55 53 on late Lutz basket
Morris high scorer Steve Lutz with 23 points nets the tie breaking basket in the final seconds to lift Morris over Batavia 55 53 in the Little Seven. Jim Close adds 13 points and Coach John Mackinson praises hustle and balanced scoring.
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Skins to face Westview in 26th Kankakee Holiday Tourney
The 26th annual Kankakee Holiday Basketball Tournament opens Monday December 29 with Morris meeting Westview in the nightcap after a day full of first round games. Other matchups include Marian Catholic versus Willowbrook Naperville versus Momence Hinsdale South against McHenry Evergreen Park against Herschel Waukegan West versus Bishop McNamara Argo versus Bradley Joliet East against Kankakee Eastridge. The title game is scheduled for December 31 at 9 p.m. with third place at 7:30 and consolation at 6. Games are at Abe Lincoln Jr High on East Court St Peoria Central won last year.
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