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River Ridge thoroughly dominated the North Fulton Wildcats on the field, taking a 34-0 lead at halftime, scored on their first drive of the second half to enact the running clock and won 48-0. In their first year of playing 8-man football, River Ridge made the playoffs for the first time of the River Ridge Wildcat football program. It was also the first playoff win for the school, which made the IHSA playoffs six times in their co-op with Warren. While there was plenty of excitement, the last...
It seems weird to score 55 points and yet never feel that comfortable that would be enough for a win. That's the situation the Aquin Bulldogs found themselves in Saturday as they rolled up 55 points, but the Fulton Steamers kept coming back and scored 38 themselves. Still it was not enough as Aquin won to advance to next weekend and a rematch with Stockton. "We need to clean up some stuff on defense, but it's all about win and advance so we need to have a short memory especially in the playoffs," said Aquin Head Coach Broc Kundert after...
A strong argument could be made that the Class 1A playoff game between Lena-Winslow and Aurora Christian was determined by the coin flip. Aided with the wind at their back in the first quarter, the Panthers unleashed Sean Ormiston and Isaiah Bruce on the Eagles in impressive fashion as the Panthers exploded for 30 points – all in the first quarter. "I think they knew they couldn't run against us," said head coach Ric Arand. "So we had them pinned deep, and I think they only got what? One f...
The Eastland Cougars knew coming into the Regional championship game versus Sterling Newman that they'd have to play one of their better games to come away with a victory. They had faced Newman near the end of the regular season in a tournament hosted by the Cougars, with each team winning one set. In the first set, Eastland had some issues, but they played hard, battling the Comets each step of the way. The Cougars' hitters had a little trouble keeping the ball in play, handing away easy...
As each match in the post season takes place, the pressure continues to mount as more and more is on the line. On Halloween in East Dubuque, the Lena-Winslow Panthers were once again haunted by the Galena Pirates in the Regional championship as the Pirates showed up, but the Panthers didn't. Before the warm ups even began, both coaches made the perfect predictions of what lay ahead. When asked what they would be looking for to know their team was doing well, Dennis Wills of Galena had a one...
While the importance in having talent cannot be overstated for a team in any sport, having the mental strength to face adversity, which is sure to come at some point, is equally important. That was on full display in the semifinal matchup of the Dakota Regional between Aquin and Durand. The first and third sets were close throughout, with the experienced, battle-tested Durand Bulldogs coming out on top. In the second set, Aquin jumped out to an early lead and Durand looked defeated, failing to...
Most sports fans know about a football game plan, and many understand what is involved in a basketball game plan, but volleyball? Having gone to three games in both of their meetings with the Stockton Blackhawks this season, the Lena-Winslow Panthers did a little self scouting, and put together a game plan that overpowered Stockton in a 25-17, 25-11 sweep to advance into the Regional Championship against Galena. "When I looked at film of our matches against them, I saw how they flocked to Jaden...
Morrison entered their Regional match with the Eastland Cougars with just one win on their resume and seeded 14th out of 15 teams in their Sub-Sectional. There shouldn't have been a lot for the Cougars to worry about. But Eastland coach Kelsey Thurman knew that her team needed to approach the game as if they were playing an undefeated team. The postseason is no time for half effort. "I think I gave them the same message that I send to them for most of the games that we play, which is our focus...
The Aquin Bulldogs made nine unforced errors and three service errors in game two against the Orangeville Broncos in the Dakota Regional quarterfinals, but in spite of the mistakes pulled off a 25-16, 25-20 victory to punch their ticket into the semifinals against Durand. "There are a lot of things we'll need to clean up," said head coach Shelby Cooksey. "I think we got sloppy after winning game one and got overconfident." But things didn't open up well for the Bulldogs as Orangeville stormed...
"It's the Regionals, you've got to be ready to go," said Scales Mound Hornet head coach Nicole Busch. "Tonight we weren't." Scales Mound didn't really show up until midway through game two as they fell to Stockton in the opening round of the East Dubuque 1A Regional 25-12, 26-24. Early on the story of the game was Stockton's Katie Wright who was sitting on the bench, with her ankle taped up tightly – watching the action unfold on the floor. Injured at the Eastland Tournament, Wright is hoping t...
Earlville Regional Monday Fulton 25, 25 Kirkland Hiawatha 5, 6 Amboy 22, 27, 25 Indian Creek 25, 25, 20 Tuesday Forreston 25, 25 Alden-Hebron 8, 6 Earlville 25, 25 Leland 11, 13 Wednesday Fulton 25, 25 Amboy 19, 15 Forreston 25, 25 Earlville 16, 12 Thursday Championship Fulton 25, 25 Forreston 23, 23 East Dubuque Regional Monday Stockton 25, 26 Scales Mound 14, 24 Tuesday Galena 25, 25 Warren 13, 7 East Dubuque 25, 25 River Ridge 20, 5 Wednesday Lena-Winslow 25, 25 Stockton 17, 11 Galena 25, 25 East Dubuque 12, 22 Thursday Championship Galena...
The Eastland School District, Lanark and Shannon American Legion Posts, the Shannon American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post, the Lanark Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the Northwest Illinois Chapter of the Korean War and Korean Service Veterans Association are teaming up to observe Veterans Day on Friday, November 8th. The public is invited to attend the observance which will be held at the Eastland Jr/Sr High School gym in Lanark at 8:30 am. The Veterans Day activities will start at Eastland Jr/Sr High School in Lanark at 7:30 am with an...
Some of you may find this hard to believe, but I've never been a role model when it comes to fashion. Recognizing one's limitations is a good thing, and trust me - in the world of fashionable clothing, and looking one's best ... well ... I kinda got left off at the plaid and paisley aisle. Apparently, my fashion sense was never a factor in trying to woo my wife - which is a good thing, seeing how I don't have any. In fact, there are a couple of humorous - at least in her eyes - stories about my...
Snow is magical. (Or so I’ve been told). We’ve come a long way, baby. That was the theme for a billboard advertisement a few years ago. I think it had to do with women’s suffrage. But it really is true of just about everything, except maybe politics. In my family I’m known for my good memory. (Don’t tell them, but they should know that some things outlive their usefulness). I can remember the first and last name of a person I had a passing conversation with 40 years ago, but try as I might, I...
Apple River Ronald G. Toepfer, 85 Ronald G. Toepfer, 85, of Apple River, IL, passed away surrounded by his family at the Williams Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, WI on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1934 in Wauwatosa, WI to Albert and Ruth (Leuzinger) Toepfer. Ronald was married to Margery Brandt, and together they had four children, then he married Farrada Toepfer, together they had one son, then he married Jane Lee on April 20, 1968 in Scales Mound at the United Methodist Church, together they had five children. Ronald... Full story
EPC Theater co-op Director, Jamie Graf had a problem – seven legitimate stars were returning to the most loaded theater program in the region, and that didn't include the up and coming stars who also needed a chance to shine. Fortunately, she found the perfect vehicle to allow her cast plenty of comic opportunities over the entire comedic spectrum – from one liners, to slap-stick, to mis-identification, to shock and awe, to the completely gross, and don't get me started on how much fun they had...
The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office and the Apple River Police Department are seeking information regarding a person and vehicle of interest that could have possibly been involved with an attempted bank robbery at Apple River State Bank in Apple River Wednesday morning. Anyone who has information regarding the person and/or vehicle, is asked to call the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office at 815-777-2141 or by email at [email protected]....
Let me open up with what I think is the biggest thing I noticed in the River Ridge production of "The Man Who Came To Dinner." The Wildcat stage has jumped leaps and bounds on the technical end. Major kudos for the new sound system – yes there were one or two glitches, but it was a vast improvement over the feedback festival we had for School of Rock. In addition, the set they produced was strong – a staircase to another level, multiple entrances, and a lot of attention to detail. (The Christmas...
