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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1977
Page
4
The writer reflects on Bob Ryans disap pointment in the 132 division after a arm injury burst causing hospitalization. Despite a setback he remains determined for next year as the season shows a winning wrestling record and strong girls teams in basketball and bowling with volleyball improving as the season progresses.
The Sterling Braves, missing Greg Wright and Jeff Neubauer to varsity, defeated Mendota 47-46 to seal the NCIC sophomore crown. Mark Waller led with 23 points, as Mendota’s Graham topped the opposition with 12.
Dixon Dukes erased an 11 point deficit to beat Sterling Golden Warriors 66-60. Sophomores Jeff Neubauer and Greg Wright sparked the rally as Sterling led 18-11 early then 29-27 at halftime. Dixon pulled ahead 49-44 entering the final period and held on after a late Warrior rally.
Mendota jumped to a 4-0 lead and never trailed, finishing 73-60 over Sterling. Dave Trueblood led Warrior scoring with 14 points, while Walt Divers added eight as Mendota dominated through the second half.
The girls basketball squad beat LaSalle Peru by 60 points, led by Marche Hartis with 28, and Karen McKinzie 17, Fran Smith 11 as they improved to 7-4 in conference and 10-0 against Albany Cosps. Fran Smith paced 18 in a 31 point Morrison win while Jo Leseman and Marche Harris added 15 and 10. The varsity record moved to 6-0 in conference with the JV also over Morrison 54-43. Amy Eshelman 16 and Lupe Miniel led the offense. The JV remains undefeated in eight. We apologize for misprinting Dorry Ebersole’s name.
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