Bureau County Republican high school sports coverage
Dressed in formal attire, the 34 members of the award-winning Tiskilwa band came equipped with a 36-song list that included fan favorites like “Proud Mary” as they serenaded fans during the 1976 state quarterfinals. It was the very first high school band to play at state.
Erie-Prophetstown and Princeton finished their regular football seasons Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Photos by Jessie Ottens -Shaw Local News Network
The Princeton volleyball team surged in the final moments of both sets Thursday to post a 25-17, 26-24 win over Ottawa at Kingman Gym.
The Bureau Valley, Hall and St. Bede football teams all scrimmaged Friday
The Boilermakers weathered the Storm and outscored Bureau Valley, 10-2, the rest of the first quarter and 24-6 over the second quarter on the way to a 62-50 win in Three Rivers East play.