SHS Warriors Capture NCIC Track Crown
Sterling WARRIORS dominate NCIC meet earning top team honors with 54 points to Kewanee 37 and Ottawa 24. Dan Needy and Ken Harrington set meet records in the mile relay, 880 and two mile relay pace, while Ed Rick and others helped Sterling claim multiple school marks and relay titles.
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Track Sends Nine To State In May Meet
Golden Warriors travel to Rock Island for the annual tournament. District results include fourth place behind Moline Rock Island and Galesburg. Standout performances: Dan Needy set district and school marks in the half mile with 1.58.6 and 49.9 in the quarter, while Al Norman ran 50.5. Jim Wallace joined state qualifiers with 1:33 in the half mile relay. Zaeske and the jumping crew also earned state berths. Sterling praises the team’s strong showing and coach leadership.
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Dietz
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Mike Frey
Ron McClintock
Dave Henson
Big Guns
Wigginton
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al Norman
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Ken Harrington
Carl Witmer
Sterling
Golfers Shine in Rock Island District Tourney
Gary Robinson led the Gary Warriors at Indian Bluff Course in Rock Island on Friday May 8 posting 79 the fifth best score. The team finished fifth among thirteen schools with a combined 343 while the Moline Maroons won with 318.
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Gary Robinson
Bob McMurry
Brian Fairfax
Tom Ahling
Shelly Marks
Bob Schnoor
Mike Donaldson
Rock Island
Indian Bluff
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Moline Maroons
Tavaki Memorial Award Sealed For Shaffer And Teammates
Jon Shaffer won the Tavaki Memorial Award. Paul Lorenz, Jon Shaffer, and Daryl Buntley are members of the National Athletic Scholarship Society.
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Jon Shaffer
Tavaki Memorial Award
Paul Lorenz
Daryl Buntley
National Athletic Scholarship Society
Sterling Athletes End Remarkable Season With Thrills
Finale report highlights Sterling athletics across basketball wrestling and track. Paul Zaeske and Paul Lorenz are noted for key plays and shots. The wrestlers under Coach DeJarnatt placed second in state with Ray Mangan Rich Seloover and Dan Kraft delivering top performances. Senior leaders Bruce Roger Rich Dan guided a 19 straight dual wins, while two juniors age out next year.
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Hustler
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Bruce Long
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