Second-half turnovers key in Ottawa’s loss to Pontiac in “Shootin’ the Rock” finale
Second-half turnovers key in Ottawa’s loss to Pontiac in “Shootin’ the Rock” finale
Second-half turnovers key in Ottawa’s loss to Pontiac in “Shootin’ the Rock” finale

The Ottawa boys basketball team turned the ball over 12 times in the second half and misfired on a pair of potential lead-taking 3-pointers late in a 49-45 loss in Friday’s action at the Dean Riley “Shootin’
Newark wins pair at Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off: The Times Friday roundup
Newark wins pair at Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off: The Times Friday roundup

Newak’s boys basketball team scored a pair of wins, while Seneca, Earlville and Sandwich all suffered tournament losses. That and more in The Times Friday Roundup.
Newark wins pair at Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off: The Times Friday roundup
Newman beats Marengo 79-46: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Marquette takes control in second quarter against Serena, moves to Hardwood Tip-Off title tilt

After a rough opening quarter, Marquette’s boys basketball team outscored host Serena by 11 points in the second quarter on its way to a 55-41 win and a spot in the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament title game.
Marquette takes control in second quarter against Serena, moves to Hardwood Tip-Off title tilt
Marquette takes control in second quarter against Serena, moves to Hardwood Tip-Off title tilt