The Newman volleyball team defeated St. Bede in straight sets Tuesday to stay undefeated in the Three Rivers East, while Sterling lost to Moline in a Western Big 6 road match. Erie-Prophetstown's boys and girls cross country teams both took second place at the Three Rivers Meet.

Oregon seized control of its Tuesday night Big Northern Conference match right away, led by a big first set from senior Liz Mois. When Dixon threatened to win the second set, junior Kenna Wubbena sealed the deal, notching back-to-back kills to close out a 25-19, 26-24 victory.

When the Rockets are at their best, back-row players are diving all over the court and front-row players are turning those saves into points. The Rock Falls defense was on full display in the second set Tuesday night against Winnebago in a 25-15, 25-19 Rockets win at Tabor Gym.

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Rock Falls beats Winnebago in straight sets Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

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Newman and St. Bede go head to head Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

The Dixon volleyball team defeated Sycamore in three sets in a nonconference match Monday at Lancaster Gymnasium, while Amboy and AFC also won nonconference matches. The Newman boys golfers picked up a win at home over Alleman.

When the Golden Warriors struggled Monday night in their nonconference match at home, Washington took advantage. Too many Sterling mistakes led to runs by the Panthers in both sets as Washington won 25-15, 25-13 at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

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Washington crosses into to town to take on the Warriors Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Sterling fell in straight sets.

The Sterling boys golf team finished fourth at its own invitational Saturday at Emerald Hill, shooting a 343 to finish behind Moline (311), Kaneland (313) and Riverdale (326). Dixon placed seventh with a 353, and had the top local finisher in Steven Kitzman, who tied for 16th.