Six Teams Unbeaten In Conference Play
Six teams remain undefeated in conference play across girls and boys divisions. Maurice Orange City West Lyon and West Sioux lead the girls standings with perfect records while Central Lyon Rock Valley and Sioux Center pace the boys race. This week none of the leaders face each other in girls action, leaving room for continued top standings amid upcoming matchups.
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Local basketball schedule features Maurice-Orange City and West Lyon clashes
Friday results show Maurice-Orange City 65 over Rock Valley 62 and West Lyon 73 over Sioux Center 51. Central Lyon beat Boyden Hull 65 69 while West Sioux beat George 80 68. Matches include Sioux Center at Maurice-Orange City and Central Lyon at West Sioux with a Sioux Center Central Lyon tilt upcoming.
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Julius Aving Recruited by Philadelphia In 36 Million Deal
The piece hails Julius Aving as the most exciting, electrifying player with speed, accuracy, and magical moves. Once with the Virginia Squires and the New York Nets, he joined Philadelphia in a high profile 36 million deal. Season stats show FHL 626 points and 28.5 points per game on field goals 4.
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Dutchettes fall to MCC as Rockets rally in girls game
Rock Valley girls lose 65-62 at MCC after a late surge by Laura Van Ommeren who led MCC with 30 points and eight in final minutes. In the boys game John Van de Kamp and Mark Faber sparked Rock Valley to a 69-51 win, Faber 21 points and 10 rebounds, keeping Rock Valley atop area polls.
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Local Basketball Schedule Powers Through January Week
The slate lists games including Lyon at Sioux Center on Wednesday January 19 and five more matchups: Boyden Hull versus Rock Valley in Hull, West Sioux versus Central Lyon in Hawarden, Boyden Hull versus West Lyon in Hull, Maurice Orange City versus Sioux Center in Orange City, and Rock Valley versus George in Rock Valley.
Rockets Edge Floyd Valley In Squeaker 74 73
Don Van Otterloo hit two free throws with 11 seconds left to lift Rock Valley to a 74-73 win over Floyd Valley. Mark Faber 21 points 19 rebounds led Rock Valley while Kirk Te Grotenhuis scored 20 for Floyd Valley. The Rocket Valley sweep included a 51-48 win by the Rockettes over Floyd Valley gals.
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Fidrych Named All Defensive in AL Honours
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych earns a place on the American League all defensive team after handling 78 chances without an error. Joe Louis instead comments on Ali and boxing amid the sports column. Dr Reneé Richards discusses effort and confidence as she pursues tennis success.
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