Putnam County girls top Mendota: Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup

Kaedon Phillips sets Sterling free-throw record in win over Galesburg
Sterling senior Kaedon Phillips set the single season record for made free throws as the Golden Warriors beat Galesburg 66-46 in the regular season home finale on Tuesday night. ‘If you can knock them down, it’s free
IVCC campuses to close Wednesday, Feb. 12, for inclement weather

IVCC campuses to close Wednesday, Feb. 12, for inclement weather

Snow emergency in place in Rock Falls; Sterling’s kicks in Wednesday morning
Rock Falls has issued a snow emergency effective at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, through 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Sterling’s snow emergency goes into effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Photos: Sterling vs. Galesburg boys basketball
Sterling boys basketball hosts the Galesburg Silver Streaks at Musgrove Fieldhouse in Sterling. The action took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Photos: St. Bede vs. LaMoille boys basketball

Photos: St. Bede vs. LaMoille boys basketball

Sauk Valley-area school closings for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
Here is a list of schools that will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, due to predicted snow.
Birdsley is Sterling High School student of the month
Braden Birdsley hopes to become a high school history teacher at Sterling High School and to coach football.