Newman boys basketball beats Kewanee: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman boys basketball beat Kewanee 54-44 to improve to 18-0 and 2-0 in conference. Sterling boys fell to Alleman, Polo’s Carlee Grobe and Cam Jones each scored 18 points, and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Newman boys basketball beats Kewanee: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman boys basketball beat Kewanee 54-44 to improve to 18-0 and 2-0 in conference. Sterling boys fell to Alleman, Polo’s Carlee Grobe and Cam Jones each scored 18 points, and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Oregon boys basketball pulls away from Rock Falls for BNC win
The Oregon boys basketball team improved to 14-3 and 2-0 in BNC play after pulling away from Rock Falls in a 51-42 win. Benny Olalde provided a spark, and Cooper Johnson led the Hawks with 15 points.
Oregon boys basketball pulls away from Rock Falls for BNC win
The Oregon boys basketball team improved to 14-3 and 2-0 in BNC play after pulling away from Rock Falls in a 51-42 win. Benny Olalde provided a spark, and Cooper Johnson led the Hawks with 15 points.
Photos: Oregon beats Rock Falls in conference matchup
Oregon beat Rock Falls 51-42 in a Big Northern Conference game on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
Intensity drives Dixon past Stillman Valley
Confidence and aggressiveness were the name of the game Friday night for Dixon, as it used a huge third-quarter run to break open a tie game and pull away for a 53-37 victory over Stillman Valley at
Intensity drives Dixon past Stillman Valley
Confidence and aggressiveness were the name of the game Friday night for Dixon, as it used a huge third-quarter run to break open a tie game and pull away for a 53-37 victory over Stillman Valley at
Jury selection in Ogle County murder, arson trial continued until Monday after jury pools run dry
Eleven jurors have so far been selected to hear the case against Duane Meyer, 43, who is accused of killing his ex-wife and setting fire to her Byron home on Oct. 19, 2016, with their 3-year-old son
New Dollar General store now open in Sterling
Dollar General has announced its store at 2603 Locust St. in Sterling is now open. To celebrate, the company plans to host a grand opening event at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Breleigh Hayton
Fulton’s Breleigh Hayton is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. The sophomore scored 19 points in a comeback win over Stark County and helped the Steamers go 3-1 at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic. Here is