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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
3
The Rockets posted 76 to 28 over the Warriors as the S. H. 8S squad sees a bright two year outlook. Freshmen Baum gardner Kenaga and Garriot join varsity prospects under coach Peter Hoogeveen. Intramural play continues in the Coliseum with Mr Musgrove and Mr Mitchell aiding. Rochelle joins Rochelle’s NCL schedule remains excluded for Sterling.
The Rockets defeated Sterling 60 to 26, aided by veterans while Sterling failed to match pace. Rock Falls led early, but Sterling stalled in the second period as fouls and free throws highlighted the turnover. The Warriors leaned on disciplined defense and a high foul tally for the Rockets.
DeKalb Barbs defeated Sterling Warriors 55-39 at DeKalb on January 31. Sterling led 18-17 at halftime but were outscored 38-24 in the second half. Yoach Brandau used ten players in an unsuccessful bid to swing the game.
Coach Pete Hoogeveen frosh sophs lost 44 to 22 at DeKalb. The game stayed even at quarter time as DeKalb pulled away in the second period. Garriot led Sterling with 10 points, scoring 3 and 4 on different trips.
Edwards captained team to first place in a 10-team boys league midwinter. Mitchell topped year with 178 average and 234 high game. Brandal, Hoogeveen, DeWeerd, and Sehick followed with strong averages and highs. Mixed doubles were held February 25.
The list records freshmen and sophomores earning numerals in football golf and tennis and names managers and award recipients. Notable honorees include Darrell Bellows David Bressler Neil Ford and John Bowman among freshmen sophomores. golf letterists include David DeWind Bill Scheid Phil Ward and Bill Jurkens.
G A A highlights telegraphic basketshooting starts and Sterling enters the State Tournament. Final intramural basketball game crowned Team III led by Bernice Wolf. Team VI with Donna Battles second. Teams I and II placed third and fourth. Sophomores beat Freshmen. Seniors beat Juniors then Seniors and Juniors tied. Ping pong and shuffleboard near start. Mixed bowling boys choice held Feb 24. ladies choice on March 4.
The Comets defeated Sterling 46 to 27 to seize the city title and claim second place in the inter city contest. Ohda and Newell sparked the early tie, Kelly and free throws fueled a decisive first-half run as Community led 21 to 9 at halftime and expanded the lead in the second half.
The frosh-soph team lost 28 to 21 to Community in a competitive game at the coliseum. After a 6 6 first quarter tie, Sterling struggled in the second period while Community scored nine points. Sterling led 18 to 16 after three quarters but failed to secure the win.
The Illinois State High School Association announced regional tournament pairings to be played in Sterling from March 4 to 7. The Rockets face Amboy in the opening game, with Community vs Milledgeville and Dukes vs P-Town in the first round. Rock Falls is favored to win and sits thirteenth in state rankings.
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