Warriors Meet Rockets in Rock Falls Showdown
Tonight the Warriors host the Rockets in Rock Falls after both teams won last week. Warriors boast speed and experience with Jim Tunner scoring twice and Terry Taylor directing the passing game. Rock Falls relies on Kolb Wagner and Afkin on defense after an 18-0 win over Fulton.
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Rockets
Warriors
Rock Falls
Seibel
Rameriz
Coville
Newman
Jim Tunner
Doug Banes
Fred Davis
Terry Taylor
Fulton Steamers
Kolb
Wagner
Afkin
Steamers
Sterling
Braves Defeat Newman Eleven Frosh Soph Victory
Sterling freshman Jim Wiemken scored the touchdown and extra point as Sterling fended off Newman 7 to 6 in a nip and tuck frosh soph clash. The win gives the Braves their first 1959 victory. They travel tonight to face Rock Falls frosh soph.
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Newman
Sterling
Jim Wiemken
Braves
Rock Falls
Where there's a will there’s a wont squib
A compact saying notes parental experience on willpower and boundaries. It hints that intent and resolve shape actions more than plans alone and reflects common wisdom about discipline and consistency in parenting.
Sterling and rivals headline the football conference slate
Conference schedule lists games on October 2 9 16 23 30 and November 6 with Sterling facing DeKalb Dixon Streator Ottawa Kewanee Mendota at home or away. Major matchups include Ottawa at home and Mendota visiting.
Harriers Set Home Meet With Forreston Monday
SHS cross country team aims for first home win at Sinnissippi Park in a dual against Forreston. With six lettermen returning from last year and four-year veterans leading the squad, coach Chuck Schultz plans a strong season. Top varsity contenders include junior Chuck Prentice and seniors Bill Davis Pete Barajas Frank Aguilar Tom Moore Dave Kreider Larry Ahlgrim and Jon Robbins. Frosh-soph a bit weak but hoped to improve as season progresses after six days a week two-hour practices featuring calisthenics and four to five miles of running.
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Sinnissippi Park
SHS
Forreston
Warriors
Chuck Schultz
Chuck Prentice
Bill Davis
Pete Barajas
Frank Aguilar
Tom Moore
Dave Kreider
Larry Ahlgrim
Jon Robbins
SHS Faces Dixon for Homecoming
SHS meets the Dixon Dukes on homecoming night in a rivalry game. Dixon loses key players from last year while SHS relies on speed and experience to seek revenge after a 32-6 defeat. Chuck Brainard is absent for Dixon. Dixon beat Hall 13-0 in their opener.
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Golden Warriors
Dixon Dukes
Warriors
Dukes
Dixon
Chuck Brainard
Hall
SHS
Warriors Battle Night Game Sparks Fan Support
Fans fuel Warriors as runners and practices share the spotlight. A playful note defines a non-conformist as someone who keeps gloves in the glove compartment, adding local color to the event.
Sterling Warriors Stun Comets 27-0 In Opener
Sterling Golden Warriors overwhelmed the Newman Comets 27-0 in the season opener. Senior Jim Turner caught a 70 yard pass for a second score as Doug Banes and Fred Davis crossed the line. Terry Taylor directed the attack while Jim Loos and John Zaeske sustained minor injuries.
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Sterling Tromps Comets
Sterling Golden Warriors
Newman Comets
Warriors
Doug Banes
Sterling
Jim Turner
Comets
Fred Davis
Terry Taylor
Newman
Jim Loos
John Zaeske
Bob McMurry
Golden Warriors
Cross Country Schedule Highlights Season Dates
The schedule lists events from Sept 28 at Forreston to Nov 7 State meet with meets at Peoria Sterling Rock Falls and districts. Key dates include Oct 3 Peoria Invitational Oct 7 Moline and Rock Island Oct 10 Sterling Invitational Oct 18 Mendota Morrison Oct 22 Princeton Milledgeville Oct 24 Conference Oct 27 Rock Falls and season culminates with districts and the state meet on Nov 7.
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Forreston
Peoria Inv
Moline & R. I
Sterling Inv
Mendota & Morrison
Princeton & Milledgeville
Rock Falls
Girl Reporter Breaks Down Newman Sterling Football
A student journalist describes Newman and Sterling football from a girls perspective. She notes the kickoff reception, a touchdown, cheerleaders, stray popcorn breaks, and a final score of 27 to 0 with her early departure before the end. The piece captures school spirit and light observations rather than strategic play details.
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Newman - Sterling
Linda
Newman
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