Field of 13 set for Rollie Morris Invite at Hall High School
SPRING VALLEY – Thirteen schools are set to compete in Saturday’s Rollie Morris Invitational Track & Field Meet at Hall High School. Field events will start at 10 a.m. with track events starting up at 11 a.m.
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Jack Curran gives Hall quick start against Sterling: Friday BCR/NewsTribune roundup

Jack Curran gives Hall quick start against Sterling: Friday BCR/NewsTribune roundup
Hall’s Jack Curran stroked a two-run triple as part of a four-runs first inning to send the Red Devils to a 7-2 nonconference win over former rival Sterling at Sterling.
Jack Curran gives Hall quick start against Sterling: Friday BCR/NewsTribune roundup

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Resignations accepted April 16, 2025, include a Dixon High School principal’s secretary and a high school choir teacher.
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Princeton Ferris Invitational boys meet records

Princeton Ferris Invitational boys meet records

Princeton Ferris Invitational boys meet records
Here’s a look at the boys meet records for the Princeton Ferris Invitational, which is scheduled for Monday