Dixon used smothering defense and a couple of offensive surges to pull away from Genoa-Kingston for a 51-23 victory in their Big Northern Conference game Tuesday night at Lancaster Gym.

Rochelle senior Roman Villalobos, an IHSFCA All-State running back with over 2,800 career rushing yards, has committed to play football at North Central College. "I've wanted to go to North Central since I was a little kid."

Rock Falls native Jakob Junis recently signed with the Texas Rangers. The 33-year-old spent last year as a relief pitcher with the Cleveland Guardians.

Sterling girls bowling beat Erie-Prophetstown, Oregon boys basketball beat Amboy and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

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The Dixon Duchesses beat G-K 51-23 Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Dixon.

Dixon wrestler Jack Ragan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. He eclipsed 100 career wins this season and hopes to place at state.

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Polo's Lady Marcos downed the Milledgeville Missiles 60-35 in their "Hoops for Hope" pink night game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Polo High School. Polo was led by Carlee Grobe with 21 points and Cam Jones with 19. Proceeds from the event go to the CGH Health Foundation to support "No-Cost Mammograms".

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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Saturday's Newman at Princeton girls/boys doubleheader

Keighley Davis broke the Princeton girls school scoring record, but Newman made off with the pivotal Three Rivers East victory Saturday at Prouty Gym in Princeton. The Comets streaked to a 74-53 win in the boys' nightcap.