The Streator girls tennis team won both singles matches and took one of three doubles Tuesday to edge visiting Princeton 3-2.

A Saturday crash in Ottawa involving a sport-utility vehicle and two motorcycles sent three to the hospital, police said.

Isaac Diaz netted a hattrick as Mendota soccer improved to 12-1 with the win. Plus more scores from around the area in Wednesday's LaSalle News Tribune sports roundup.

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The Chicago Bears opened their regular season with a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

St. Bede sophomore Kijah Lucas posted five of her team-best eight kills and added a pair of blocks in the final set as the Bruins topped host Marquette 22-25, 25-21, 25-14 in a Tri-County Conference match on Thursday at Bader Gym in Ottawa.

The Serena boys soccer team scored three times in just under a two-minute span very early in Wednesday's Little Ten Conference opener against Earlville and eventually wrapped up a 6-2 victory at Serena High School.

Behind four goals from Isaac Diaz, Mendota improved to 5-1 with a shutout win in boys soccer action. Plus more golf and volleyball scores in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Something a little different to help get runners in shape and excited for the season is what Ottawa cross country coach Dan Heaver had in mind when putting together the Ottawa Nautical Mile Relays. Mission accomplished.

The Mendota boys soccer team went 3-0 at the 30th Streator Boys Soccer Invitational on Saturday while the host Bulldogs finished 0-3 but gained valuable experience.