Rockets Meet Sioux Center In Semifinal Showdown
Rock Valley defeated Little Rock 91 68 to reach tonight’s semifinal against arch rival Sioux Center in the sectional basketball tournament. John Van Beek led Rock Valley with 22 points while Dennis Peters scored 29 for Little Rock as Kruse left with injuries.
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Break-in Reported at Rock Valley School
Local authorities investigated a weekend break-in at Rock Valley Community School. Entry was gained through a north window near industrial arts. No items reported missing. several suspects questioned as part of a series of similar incidents at the school.
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Grapplers Bow Out At District
Five Rocket wrestlers qualified for the Albert City district but none advanced to the finals. Mark Richter reached the semi finals, then lost the semi and the wrestleback final 3-2. Kevin Berkenpas 112 pounds lost first round but wrestled back to a 0-0 overtime decision. Kevin Tyler 167 pounds lost first match with no wrestleback. Todd Van Maanen 185 pounds lost first round and wrestling back. Brad Dykstra injured knee and did not compete.
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Rockets Fall In Final Sectional Games After Strong Start
The Rockettes opened with a bright effort in the sectional basketball tournament but dropped two remaining games to West Lyon and Sheldon. On February 16 they lost 79 to 34 to West Lyon, with Jodi Negaard scoring 16 and Sue Simonsen 11. In the consolation final on February 17 they fell to Sheldon 75 to 33, ending the season 3 and 11. Coach Bruce Wright praised the effort and noted all current players are freshmen or sophomores eligible to return.
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