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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1971
Page
2
Humberto Beto Perez, a senior and standout wrestler at SHS under Coach Carson DeJarnett, has 25 straight wins and is a state title contender in the 112 pound class. He treats each match as a state title bout, while his quiet demeanor hides a fierce drive to win.
Sterling Golden Warriors clinched their NCIC title with 95 team points as 11 of 12 wrestlers advanced to semi finals. Individual champions were Mel Commisso at 98 lbs, Jon Zemke at 126, and Jeff Easley at 138 with decisive 9-6 OT upset over Don Salisbury. Zemke improved to 32-1 on the season. Easley improved to 29-2. Second place finishers included DeJarnatt, Perez, Steeley, Ryan, and Rowland. Commisso’s OT victory marked a standout milestone for Sterling in a storied program.
The Sterling Girls Athletic Association outlines February activities including class basketball tournaments held this week, Mom and Daughter Night on February 18 at 7 30 in the fieldhouse, and a postal bowling tourney on February 15 at Blackhawk Bowling Lanes with 23 GAA members. Members finish their third six weeks and plan new activities such as Slim and Trim Volleyball Roller Skating and Bowling.
Jeff Metcalfe reports a tense rivalry as Dixon and Sterling fans clash at the NCIC wrestling tournament in Dixon. Sterling, a power in the district, sees apathetic turnout while Dixon fans fill the arena and taunt opponents. District meet heads to SHS Fieldhouse with Sterling favored to win again.
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