Golden Warriors continue hot streak with 3-1 start
Sterling High School basketball table displays a 3-1 record after wins over Freeport Hall Township and Dix. Senior Wesley Yarbrough led with 26 points while Bob Tonkin added 17 and Dave Brandau products. In a later NCIC game against Dixon Dukes, Tonkin sank 11 of 12 free throws for 25 points as Sterling fell 62-68 on a strong third quarter.
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Golden Warriors
Freeport
Hall Township
Dixon
Dave Brandau
Bob Tonkin
Bob Mellang
Wes Yarbrough
Phil Smith
Mike Donaldson
Rick Ziegler
Dean Renkes
Warriors
Red Devils
Hall
Sterling
Hall Red Devils
SHS
Wesley Yarbrough
Big Northern University
DeKalb
Tonkin
Yarbrough
Dixon Dukes
NCIC
Dukes
Brandal
Smith
Sterling Golden Warriors sweep multiple foes in early wrestling season
The Sterling Golden Warriors opened with a dominant quadrangular win over Morrison Kewanee Prophetstown, later beating Guilford East Rockford and Newman on the road. Ten champions, 22 pins, and a 216 72 61 46 team score led to strong momentum as they prepare for a busy December schedule including La Salle Peru Geneseo and Rock Island meets.
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Sterling Golden Warriors
Morrison
Kewanee
Prophetstown
Guilford
East Rockford
Newman
Warriors
Sterling
Dave Polan
Norm Lubbs
Mark DeJarnatt
Kim Snitchler
Ray Knapp
Phil Smith
Greg Hummel
Dick Greenup
Darrell Wolfe
Ken Hodge
Newman Comets
Polan
Lubbs
DeJarnatt
Smith
Vasquez
Hummel
Dockstader
Rausch
la Salle-Peru
Conch Trall
NCIC
Maple Leafs
Geneseo
Rock Falls Rockets
Rock Falls
Peoria Richwoods
Peoria Woodruff
Rock Island Rocks
Good Sportsmanship Should Be Practiced 12 Months of the Year
Editorial urges steady sportsmanship across seasons emphasizing fair play and respect by players coaches and fans throughout the year. It argues consistent conduct builds wholesome competition and community pride.
Script Closeup on Sterling High Athletic Director Homer Musgrove
The Script profiles Homer Musgrove, Sterling High School athletic director, detailing duties from team scheduling and bus arrangements to official contracts, meal payments, and budget control. It notes his role in coordinating CHEERleaders, the New Mor Rocster Tournament, and conference regulations while praising his key influence on school operations.
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Homer Musgrove
Musgrove
Sterling High School
SHS
A.D
NCIC
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