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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1973
Page
4
In a Monday editorial Mike Freidlein argues true fans back the Sterling Warriors in victory or defeat. He recalls a ripped bumper sticker incident and urges consistent support, criticizing peak devotion tied to state rankings and calling for unwavering loyalty.
The Bears beat the Packers 31 to 17 in Green Bay with a strong offense and tough defense. Bobby Douglas passed for 118 yards and rushed 100 yards, Carl Garrett added 79, while Doug Buffone and Wally Chambers led the defense with multiple sacks on Scott Hunter. Next game is Monday Night Football vs Kansas City Chiefs.
The Warriors opened strong this season, climbing to the top of state rankings before a 8-6 win over Kewanee and a tough Freeport loss dampened hopes. Despite setbacks, the team stayed unbeaten in weeks after, earning recognition for a fine year and NCIC contention.
The Sterling Water Warriors open the season Tuesday December 4 at the recreation center hosting the La Salle-Peru Cavaliers. The meet starts at 4 50 p m and features 16 returning lettermen across 14 events.
Coach Ptak notes that participation rose by four from last year. Workouts run 4 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the recreation center. Swimmers are in week five of a weight program with morning reports at 7:30.
The S H S A hosted the twenty seventh Cross Country State Finals on November 3 with 24 teams and 56 individuals. Pat Fortney qualified as an individual for Sterling and finished 91st of 208. Dave Walters of Lincoln Way won in 13 50.8, 7.1 seconds from Craig Virgin’s record. York-Now three straight led the team standings followed by Riverside Brookfield Glenbard West Fremd and Hinsdale Proviso West.
Teamwork defined the district race as Sterling placed three runners in the top eight while Craft of Newman edged Marquez of Rock Falls for the win. Sterling's Pat Fortney led the Harriers with a ninth place sectional showing that earned him an individual state berth amid a strong Sterling finish.
Script sports salutes Jeff Sellars as the first Athlete of the Issue after he rushed for over 100 yards against Freeport. The staff praises his standout effort and achievement.
Mrs Phillips leads a new girls bowling team at the school in their first year with seven players five regulars two alternates. The general meeting on November 14 set the outing day to the Blackhawk alley and eight meets are planned. The sport offers relaxation and competition with other schools and arose from the rising popularity of girls sports.
1973 74 swimming roster lists participants by name class and stroke for the season. Seniors Mike Ebersole Pat Wietlispach Tim Thorpe Ted Williams Ed Wade Steve Johnson compete in free events with others in back fly dive and diving across Sophomore John Caudillo and juniors including Mike Wietlispach Doug Schmaling Rick Wood Dave Vargas Keith Knutsen and Tim Connelly.
The schedule lists 19 swims from December to February for LaSalle-Peru with dates, times and venues. Opponents include Freeport Streator Ottawa West Rockford Clinton Galesburg Rock Island Harlan and a District meet TBD at unspecified location. Some away matches and home meets are noted. Local Invitational at Freeport on December 22 is listed as away.
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