Newman boys basketball advances to Forreston tourney title game: Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman boys basketball advanced to Friday’s Forreston tournament championship against Byron. Eastland boys and girls also won tournament titles, Morrison boys wrestling beat Newman and more in Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Ottawa boys win twice on the mat: The Times Thursday roundup
Ottawa boys win twice on the mat: The Times Thursday roundup
Ottawa boys win twice on the mat: The Times Thursday roundup

The Ottawa boys wrestling team defeated Streator and host Mendota on Thursday, while the Leland boys basketball team earned a victory over Amboy. Plus, more results from around the Times area.
Sterling’s relentless defensive energy keys win over United Township
Sterling may be undersized, but the Golden Warriors make up for it with effort and energy on defense. Sterling’s relentless pressure helped force 23 turnovers in a 54-31 Western Big 6 Conference win over United Township on
St. Bede girls basketball rolls past Putnam County: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup
St. Bede girls basketball rolls past Putnam County: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup
Notebook: Princeton’s Charlie Waca to be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame
Notebook: Princeton’s Charlie Waca to be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame
Notebook: Princeton’s Charlie Waca to be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame
Charlie Waca, a longtime assistant with four decades on Bureau County area sidelines, will be inducted into the Illinois Football Coaches Association Hall Fame in the Class of 2026.