Cross Country Welcomes Steve Bere Lee Johnson at STHS
Sterling Township High School begins 1970 cross country with Steve Bere Lee Johnson taking over as coach. He previously coached in Arizona and Challand Junior High, names Shane Stonesifer Tom Delgado and Gene Hallman as top runners, and aims to improve past records. Johnson remodeled Sinnissippi Park course and plans for a strong season toward the Sterling Invitational NCIC Meet and District Meet, noting a good team spirit and potential freshman varsity work.
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Steve Bere
Lee Johnson
Sterling Township High School
Johnson
Arizona
Challand Junior High School
Shane Stonesifer
Tom Delgado
Gene Hallman
Sinnissippi Park
STHS
Dixon and Sterling Cross Country Schedule 1970
The schedule lists races from September 17 to October 27 for Dixon, Sterling, and partner teams. Meets include Ottawa Invitational Geneseo LaSalle Dixon Rock Falls Rochelle Rockford events with districts and invitational meets at Sterling and nearby venues.
Warrior mascot reflects school spirit at Sterling
Smoke Signals recalls the 1969-70 season when Sterling rose among state basketball teams and introduced the Warrior mascot. Wayne Pettorini championed the idea, endured criticism, and prepared for tournaments, earning praise for his dedication and leadership.
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Neil Boyer
Sterling
Golden Warriors Begin 1970 Practice Under Coach James Scott
The 1970 Golden Warrior football squad opened practice on Wednesday August 26 under head coach James Scott. With a 4-3-1 record last season and 18 seniors graduated the team faces a rebuilding year. Returning players Frank Lee Bernie Mammesser and Steve Wolf anchor a still underdeveloped lineup as three weeks remain before the first game.
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Jim Ryan
Golden Warrior
James Scott
Frank Lee
Bernie Mammesser
Steve Wolf
Scott
Newman
Warriors
Rock Falls
Musgrove resigns after 28 years at Sterling Township High School
Longtime athletic leader Homer Musgrove resigns from Sterling Township High School after 28 years. He introduced baseball and wrestling in 1946, coached baseball 20 years and wrestling 17, and served as athletic director guiding scheduling and competitions. He also led the S Club and PE programs to strengthen school sports.
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Jeff Metcalfe
Homer Musgrove
Sterling Township High School
Mr. Musgrove
St. Louis
STHS
Musgrove
Sterling
STSH
Granite City
Pontiac
Sterling 'S
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Wayne Pettorini
Wayne
Wichuneman
E. Et
Kilgour Park
Jodie Hay
Northern Illinois
Kewanee
LaSalle
Peru
Dixon
Streator
Ottawa
Mendota
Pizza Hut
Persona
Shoes Sterling
Sears
Emil
Toy Center
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