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BCR Boys Basketball Leaderboard

Here's a look at Bureau County boys statistical leaders including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede based on available stats

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Notebook: Dubuque’s Grady Thompson named as ARC Player of the Week

University of Dubuque's Grady Thompson was named as the American Rivers Conference Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week. The all-stater from Princeton averaged 21 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and was 12-13 at the line (92.3%) for the Spartans

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Princeton Men’s Masters Bowling Honor Roll

BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus takes a look of the Princeton Masters Bowling Tournament of Honor Roll through 2026. Jim Nack won the first tournament in 1957, also winning four years later in 1961

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Girls basketball numbers decline nationally, affecting some Bureau County area programs

According to the Sports Business Journal, numbers for girls basketball are down 19% since 2002, while track and field grew by 10%, volleyball by 15% and soccer by 27%. Despite the “Caitlin Clark Effect,” what was once the most popular girls’ sport now ranks fourth.

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Photos: Newman girls take win over Princeton

Newman's girls basketball team took a 56-41 victory over Princeton Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.

By Alex T. Paschal●