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Newark falls to Stockton in 1A Eastland Sectional semifinal

The Newark girls volleyball team had its season end with a 25-21, 25-18 loss to Stockton in Tuesday's Class 1A Eastland Sectional semifinal in Lanark. The Norsemen closed the season with a 32-5 record.

By Brian Hoxsey●

NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: La Salle-Peru’s Emma Jereb

La Salle-Peru senior Emma Jereb was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Cavaliers to two victories to earn a share of the Interstate 8 Conference title.

By Kevin Chlum●

Heather Buhle delivers at the net, at the service line, powers Newark past Serena in regional final

Heather Buhle helped get Newark off to great starts in both sets with her potent serving and earned the final point in a wild finish in the opening set of a 25-22, 25-13 sweep of Serena in Thursday's Class 1A Yorkville Christian Regional final.

By Chris Walker●

Putnam County wins first set but can’t keep momentum in regional final loss to Orion

The Putnam County volleyball team pulled out the first set Thursday, but Orion bounced back to beat the Panthers 26-28, 25-11, 25-10 in the Class 1A Putnam County Regional championship.

By Brad Martin●

Fieldcrest volleyball falls in regional final: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup

The Fieldcrest volleyball team lost to Cissna Park in the Class 1A Woodland Regional championship, plus more in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

By Kevin Chlum●