Dixon takes control early, holds off Stillman Valley for third place at home tournament
The Duchesses bounced back with a 52-43 win over Stillman Valley to take third at the Dixon Christmas Classic on Monday night.
Kaneland’s 14-0 run in second half keys semifinal win over La Salle-Peru in Plano Christmas Classic
Kaneland’s 14-0 run in second half keys semifinal win over La Salle-Peru in Plano Christmas Classic
Ottawa, Mendota set to meet in Plano Christmas Classic 5th-place game: The Times Monday Roundup
Ottawa and Leland’s boys basketball teams along with Marquette’s girls were among those scoring tournament victories Monday, while Streator and Newark both fell and will meet each other; plus more in The Times Monday Roundup.
Ottawa, Mendota set to meet in Plano Christmas Classic 5th-place game: The Times Monday Roundup
Ottawa, Mendota set to meet in Plano Christmas Classic 5th-place game: The Times Monday Roundup
Sterling girls hand Byron first loss, win Dixon Christmas Classic for first time since 2018
Sterling’s smothering defense and 17 points from Jossy James helped the Golden Warriors beat previously undefeated Byron 43-26 and win their first Dixon Christmas Classic since 2018.
Newman boys basketball advances to E-P tourney title: Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman boys basketball advanced to the E-P tournament title after a 49-46 overtime win over Galena. Xavian Prather scored 25 points in a Sterling win, Rock Falls and Dixon fell and more in Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Photos: Sterling vs. Byron Girls Basketball
Sterling plays Byron in the Championship game of the 47th Annual Christmas Girls Holiday Classic in Dixon on Monday, December 29th.
Photos: Dixon vs. Stillman Valley Girls Basketball
Dixon takes on Stillman Valley in the Third Place game of the 47th Annual Christmas Girls Holiday Classic at Dixon High School on Monday, December 29th, 2025.