Morris and area basketball schedule and sectionals
Wednesday fixtures include Morris at Pontiac and regional games in Newark and Momence. Thursday features Morris girls at Pontiac and GSW hosts Reed-Custer Coal City while GSW hosts a fresh soph tournament at Coal City. Friday includes Momence and Pontiac sectional actions with MVE hosting Seneca. Saturday offers Morris girls at Plainfield at 1 p.m.
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Momence
MVK
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GSW
Braidwood Reed-Custer
Coal City
MVE
Seneca
Plainfield
Morris girls basketball routs Batavia 50 to 22 on road
Morris High School beat Batavia 50-22 as coach Dick Raber used early substitutions. Top scorer Chris Niewinski had 20 points, Holly Butterfield grabbed seven rebounds, Morris led 24-2 after one quarter and 35-6 at halftime, improving to 8-7 overall and 5-1 in the conference. They play Marseilles at 6 30 p.m. Thursday.
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Dick Raber
Morris High
Batavia
Chris Niewinski
Holly Butterfield
Morris
Marseilles
Plainfield
Halloran
Swartz
Bob Trewartha
Trewartha
Dwight
Trojan
GSW
Momence
Mike Gross
Gross
Seneca Girls Lose to Sandwich 37 23 in Tuesday Game
Seneca High School girls basketball fell 37 to 23 at Sandwich. Coach Judy Anderson praised defense through three quarters, but the fourth period saw a lapse. Leading scorer Julie Renaldi had 10 points for Seneca while Phillips led Sandwich with 20.
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Sandwich
Seneca
Judy Anderson
Julie Renaldi
Phillips
Momence Redskins top Dwight Trojans in sectional clash
In a Tuesday sectional game at Momence, the Redskins rolled to a 71-61 victory over the Dwight Trojans, ending Dwight's season at 23-5. Milton Bumpers led Momence with 28 points while Dwight’s Tim Halloran and Tim Trewartha each produced strong late scoring, but a 22-8 third-quarter burst sealed the win.
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Deberrry
Green
Doglas
Leftridge
Bumpers
Holliday
Dwight
German
Halloran
Pfeifer
Trewartha
Gross
Murphy
Verdun
Dwight Stars Rally but Trojans Fall in Slim Loss
In a tight backcourt battle trailing by 10 entering the final period Dwight fought back with full court pressure, scoring six straight as Momence opened strong. Coach Swartz praised the effort despite four losses planned next season, and Dwight fans gave a standing ovation as the Trojans exited.
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Connors advances as Stockton defaults in indoor round
Jimmy Connors won his opening round match at the US National Indoor Tennis Championships by default after Dick Stockton retired in the second set with a back ailment. Connors praised luck but noted Stockton was competitive early, with Stockton taking the first set 7 5 in a tiebreak before retirement.
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Stockton
Shabbona Wrestlers Fall to Indian Trails Then Dominate Washington
The Shabbona wrestling team lost 43-12 to Indian Trails Plainfield but defeated Washington Joliet 62-3. Double winners were Ken Connors, Brian McTague, Rich Stutzki and Jim Milton. Pins by Bob Elleson Herman Tomano Jim Workman and Paul Tondini. Matt Gallagher won by superior decision. Shabbona hosts district tournament Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Plainfield, the returning state champion, will also compete.
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Bob Elleson
Herman Tomano
Jim Workman
Paul Tondini
Matt Gallagher
Shabbana
Morris High intramurals high scoring Tuesday action
In intramural play Chamberlain beat Wigtil 50 to 41 led by Paul Chamberlain and John Wilkinson with 20 each. Borgstrom defeated Ferri 75 to 60 as Kevin Callahan scored 28 for Borgstrom and Phil Steffes 27 for Ferri.
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Dave Diederich
Joe Pack
Borgstrom
Ferri
Kevin Callahan
Phil Steffes
Andy Peterson
Bucks Win In OT Over Bullets In Tight NBA Night
Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington Bullets 136-135 in overtime behind Brian Winters who scored the last six OT points and a 29 point night. Chicago topped Phoenix 126-115 as Wilbur Holland led with 31 and Phoenix rookie Walter Davis had 36. Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 113-92, with Lloyd Neal contributing 27 and Bill Walton sidelined in the second half.
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Lion's Club Bowling Tourney Opens March 4
The 21st annual Lion's Club bowling tournament runs March 4 to April 23 with team events for men women or mixed teams of five. High single prize option available. First prize 1700, second 850, about one prize per 10 entries. Saturday 6:30 to 9 pm and Sunday 2 4:30 7 pm. For information call Bill Stangland at 942 3331 or Echo Bowling Lanes at 942 2640.
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Lion’s Club
Bill Stangland
Echo Bowling Lanes
Morris High School Winter Sports Banquet Tickets
Tickets for Morris High School Winter Sports Banquet due Friday by 1 p.m. for the March 7 event at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Purchase in the high school main office.
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Morris High School
Bears name Ryan as defensive coordinator
Chicago Bears named James Buddy Ryan as defensive coordinator, elevating him from Vikings staff to join new head coach Neill Armstrong. Ryan, 44, previously Vikings defensive line coach, will oversee linebackers and the defense while bringing decades of Jets and college coaching experience.
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Armstrong
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Marben's wins highlight Morris Women’s City Bowling event
Marben's team won the Team Event at the Morris Women's Bowling Association City Tournament at Echo Lanes with 3017 pins. The squad included Donna Wagoner Carol Bryant Shirley Matzen Marian Stevenson and Dorothy Johnson as captain. Matzen and Johnson captured the Doubles with 1270 while John Williamson led Singles with 729 and Johnson topped All-Events at 1976.
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Seales and Warren fight to draw in Seattle bout
Sugar Ray Seales ranked second in the world at middleweight was held to a draw by journeyman Willie Warren of Corpus Christi Texas in a 10 round bout at the Seattle Center Arena. The only knockdown came when Warren landed a hook at the end of the eighth round.
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Sugar Ray Seales
Willie Warren
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Seales
Saratoga Girls A Team Tops Braidwood 51 23
Saratoga girls A squad defeated Braidwood 51 to 23 on Tuesday led by Janet Kaufman 17 points and 13 from Nina Volangis and Sharon O Neill. Florence Partridge added 17 for Saratoga while Devena Stewart led Braidwood with 10. The B team won 31 19. Saratoga hosts Chan nahon today at 4 pm then Wilmington Thursday in the regular season finale before the conference tournament begins March 9 at Braidwood.
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Janet Kaufman
Nina Volangis
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Florence Partridge
Lorie Weber
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Softball League Meeting Planned at Morris High School
A men’s softball organizational meeting is set for 6 30 p m on March 13 in the Morris High School cafeteria. All prospective teams and current teams are urged to attend. For details contact League President Tom Talarico at 942 3601 after 4 pm.
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Morris High School
Tom Talarico
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