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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1971
Page
3
SHS senior Humberto Beto Perez, a standout 112 pound wrestler under Coach Carson DeJarnett, posted 25 straight wins before a lone defeat and is viewed as a top state title contender. The quiet athlete is portrayed as focused and driven toward a state championship.
Sterling Golden Warriors clinched the NCIC crown with 95 team points, as 11 of 12 wrestlers advanced to semis and three champions led by Mel Commisso at 98 lbs Jon Zemke at 126 and Jeff Easley at 138. Dixon finished second with 67 points.
The Sterling Girls Athletic Association lists February activities including class basketball tournaments held midweek, a Mom and Daughter night February 18 at 7:30 in the fieldhouse, and a Postal Bowling Tournament February 1–é at Blackhawk Bowling Lanes with 23 GAA members bowling and scoring compared to other schools. GAA finishes the third six weeks and plans new activities at month end, focusing on Slim and Trim, Volleyball, Roller Skating, and Bowling.
Jeff Metcalfe reports on Dixon and Sterling’s fierce rivalry in NCIC and District wrestling. Sterling loyalists show apathy as Dixon fans fill the gym, boo opponents, and clash over sportsmanship. District Meet at SHS Fieldhouse looms with Sterling favored to win yet Dixon vying for a place in the title chase.
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