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Basketball: Grady Thompson makes it official, signs with Dubuque

Princeton High School senior Grady Thompson signs to play basketball for the University of Dubuque. He was joined by Tiger coach Jason Smith (left), his parents, Eric and Amy, and brother, Gabe. Thompson was the BCR Player of the Year.

Princeton High School senior Grady Thompson recently signs to play basketball for the University of Dubuque. He was joined by Tiger coach Jason Smith (left), his parents, Eric and Amy, and brother, Gabe. Thompson was the BCR Player of the Year. (Photo courtesy Princeton High School)

By Kevin Hieronymus

Princeton High School senior Grady Thompson recently signed to play basketball for the University of Dubuque.

Thompson was the BCR Player of the Year and broke the legendary Joe Ruklick’s longtime school scoring record.

He was joined at his signing by Princeton coach Jason Smith, his parents, Eric and Amy, and brother, Gabe.

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL