Thrilling overtime seals C. Ill. victory in packed fieldhouse
A february 23 crosstown thriller ends 55 54 in overtime as Community Comets defeat Sterling Warriors. Key players include Don Knight Letcher Grennan Papoccia and Bittorf. Marquis strong in closing minutes sets margin. Sterling fouled out Gebhardt and Letcher.
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Sterling
Larry Letcher
Don Knight
Joe Bittorf
Jim Grennan
Matt Papoccia
Comets
Warrior
Letch
Puterbaugh
Gebhardt
Letcher
Matt Papoccin
Bittorf
Community
Lyle Walker
Warriors
Matt Papaccia
John Marquis
John
J-Vs Edge Sterling In Tight Community Thriller
The Sterling High J V team fell 34 to 33 to the Community J V squad. Sterling led early, lost the advantage in the third period, and fought back in the fourth but couldn't sustain the rally.
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Sterling High
Community
Sterling
J V’s Win Ends Season in 50 to 45 Victory
The J V's defeated Franklin Grove Varsity 50 to 45 to close a solid season. Coach Mitchell’s squad finished 8 wins in 11 games as Franklin Grove led until the third quarter when the Warriors surged ahead. Marquis Sterling and Larry McMullen each scored 13 points.
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J-V'S
Franklin Grove
Mitchell
Warriors
Marquis
Sterling
Larry McMullen
Warriors fall to Ottawa Pirates in conference clash
The Golden Warriors lost 58 to 43 as injuries and illness hampered their attack. Dekreen led Ottawa with 15 points while Mechenstock and Van Schoick added 12 and 11. Knight battled flu to score 13 for Sterling, Musgrove had 7.
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Golden Warriors
Ottawa Pirates
Sterling
Larry Letcher
Donnie Knight
Ottawa
Dekreen
Pirates
Mechenstock
van Schoick
Knight
Warriors
Barry Musgrove
West Rockford Warriors Hold Off Sterling In Tight Clash
West Rockford Bears the Sterling Warriors 62 to 55 in a hard fought Fieldhouse battle. Bob Griggas led Rockford with 27 points while Colloton added 12 and Scott 11 as Sterling struggled with fouls and turnovers.
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West Rockford Warriors
Sterling Warriors
Don Stewart
Cage
West Rockford
Warriors
Bob Griggas
Golden Warriors
Sterling
West
Rockford
Griggas
Colloton
Scott
Elgin
Puterbaugh
Gebhardt
Letcher
Musgrove
Knight
Sterling JV narrowly defeats East Moline for seventh straight win
Coach Bernie Mitchell's Sterling JV edged East Moline 38 to 36 in a close finish. Gray scored the decisive basket and Ohnen added a late free throw to seal the victory as Dick Ohnen led Sterling with 15 points while Williams of Moline topped scoring with 18.
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Bernie Mitchell
Sterling JV
East Moline
Gray
Ohnen
Dick Ohnen
Warriors
Williams
Moline
Too Tall West Rockford JVs Defeat Sterling Cast
West Rockford JVs beat Sterling 75 to 47 as height and experience overwhelmed the Sterling squad. Gray led Sterling with 22 points while Armato of Rockford added 21 for the visitors.
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Bernie Mitchell
J-V
West Rockford
Sterling
Gray
Armato
Rockford
Fifth Hour Activity Period Engages Student Body
The article explains a noon like fifth period activity run by a student council. Trophies are awarded by a point system to involve all students, with events including volleyball for boys and basketball for girls, plus checkers and chess as activities are scheduled.
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Schied
Mr. Musgrove
Miss Burritt
Earl Bailey
Nancy Kunde
Boy Bargains for Barefoot Start
A child pleads to dodge shoes as peers go barefoot, arguing against parental rule. The scene captures a moment of resistance and family dynamic over footwear choices.
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