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May 12, 2025
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Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Rock Falls pole vaulter Ryleigh Eriks

Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Rock Falls pole vaulter Ryleigh Eriks

A fearless attitude and background in tumbling have helped Rock Falls junior Ryleigh Eriks break the school pole vault record in her first season of track & field. She is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week.

By Drake Lansman●
May 12, 2025 at 1:58 pm CDT

Photos: Oregon edges Rochelle 3-2 in girls soccer
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Photos: Oregon edges Rochelle 3-2 in girls soccer

Oregon scored in the final minute of regulation to edge Rochelle 3-2 on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in a morning game at Oregon Park West.

By Earleen Hinton●
May 10, 2025 at 9:21 pm CDT

Sterling’s Bryce Hartman pitches complete game win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling’s Bryce Hartman pitches complete game win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling's Bryce Hartman pitched a complete game with six strikeouts in a 7-3 win over Mendota. Eastland baseball and softball won, Oregon's Isabelle Berg pitched a one-hitter and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

By Drake Lansman●
May 10, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT

Sterling softball stays hot: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling softball stays hot: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling softball beat Rock Falls 12-2, Newman beat Mon-Rose, Fulton's Belle Curley hit a walk-off single, Newman baseball won 19-6 and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

By Drake Lansman●
May 09, 2025 at 10:31 pm CDT

Bella Duncan strikes out 18 in fifth no-hitter of the year, Morrison beats Bureau Valley for 10th straight win

Bella Duncan strikes out 18 in fifth no-hitter of the year, Morrison beats Bureau Valley for 10th straight win

Morrison's Bella Duncan struck out 18 and threw her fifth no-hitter of the season in a 9-0 win over Bureau Valley on Friday. The Fillies have won 10 straight, and a focus on fun is another big reason why.

By Drake Lansman●
May 09, 2025 at 9:55 pm CDT

FCA Basketball Camp coming to Bureau Valley July 7-9

FCA Basketball Camp coming to Bureau Valley July 7-9

Bureau Valley High School will host a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Basketball Camp on July 7-9 from 9 a.m. to noon for boys and girls entering grades 3-8.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
May 09, 2025 at 12:50 pm CDT

Oregon wins first Big Northern Conference title since 2019

Oregon wins first Big Northern Conference title since 2019

The Oregon girls won their first Big Northern Conference track & field title since 2019 on Thursday as a strong start in the field events carried over to the track.

By Andy Colbert●
May 09, 2025 at 7:25 am CDT

Sterling takes third at Western Big 6 Conference meet

Sterling takes third at Western Big 6 Conference meet

Sterling had nine top 3 finishes to place third as a team at the Western Big 6 Conference meet on Thursday in Galesburg.

By Drake Lansman●
May 08, 2025 at 10:14 pm CDT

Newman baseball improves to 11-0 in conference: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup

Newman baseball improves to 11-0 in conference: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup

Eastland baseball behind three hits from Brayden Jackson and softball with a stellar outing from Keara Kaus win in the NUIC. Plus more baseball, softball and girls track and field results in Thursday's Sauk Valley Media sports roundup.

By Jeff Newton●
May 08, 2025 at 8:47 pm CDT

Sterling stays hot, shuts out Alleman at home

Sterling stays hot, shuts out Alleman at home

Sterling batted around before recording an out in the second inning Thursday on its way to a 13-0, five-inning Western Big 6 win over Rock Island Alleman.

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
May 08, 2025 at 8:30 pm CDT
Sterling’s Ruizes give back through coaching, teaching

Sterling’s Ruizes give back through coaching, teaching

The sport of swimming first brought Kyle and Jamie Ruiz together in third grade. The 2004 Sterling graduates, who reconnected through swimming after college and eventually got married, are still giving back today as teachers and coaches.

By Drake Lansman●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Photos: Sterling vs Alleman softball

Photos: Sterling vs Alleman softball

Sterling hosts Alleman in softball Thursday, May 8, 2025. Sterling took the win 13-0.

By Alex T. Paschal●
May 08, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

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