March 21, 2026 | WALLS 102 - Part 12

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2025-26 NewsTribune Boys Bowler of the Year: La Salle-Peru’s Aiden McCray

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2025-26 NewsTribune Boys Bowling All-Area Team

Here’s a look at the top boys bowlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2025-26 season.Paxton Bauer, sr., Mendota: Bauer capped off a stellar career with another strong season as he led the area with a 215 average. He rolled four 700 series, including a high of 776, and 16 600 series. He won the Mendota tournament and had two other top-five finishes in invites. Bauer placed fifth at the Sterling Regional to advance to sectionals.Alex Holland, sr., Mendota: Holland was a solid No. 2 for the Trojans with a 207 average. He bowled a pair of 700 series and rolled 10 600 series. Holland had a high game of 268. He placed third in the Mendota and Geneseo tournaments.Marquez Lorenzi, sr., La Salle-Peru: Lorenzi won the Cavalier Classic with a 725 series. He was an All-Interstate 8 Conference pick, placed third at the L-P Regional and finished with a 192 average.Aiden McCray, jr., La Salle-Peru: The 2025-26 NewsTribune Boys Bowler of the Year finished the season strong as he placed seventh at the Minooka Sectional to qualify for state, where he advanced to the final day and finished 35th. McCray, who was second at the Interstate 8 Conference Meet, had a 204 average.Grady Sandor, jr., La Salle-Peru: Sandor was an All-Interstate 8 Conference pick as he helped the Cavaliers to the league title. He finished with a 193 average. Sandor rolled a 1,142 at the L-P Regional to help the Cavaliers advance.Emerson Vasquez, sr., La Salle-Peru: Vasquez was strong in Interstate 8 Conference play, helping L-P win the conference title and earning all-conference honors. He placed sixth at the conference tournament and finished with a 192 average for the season.

HumanKIND Initiative fundraiser approved for April 24

The HumanKIND initiative will be holding a fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the intersection of Norris Dr and Columbus St in order to raise money for the 5th Annual Ottawa Family Pride Fest.The fundraiser was approved by the Ottawa City Council at its last meeting. Mayor Robert Hasty said that pending an unforeseen schedule conflict, the fundraiser should go on without issue.“In addition to finalizing sponsors, these extra funds will allow us to cover expenses on what has become one of the largest single day events in Ottawa,” HumanKIND Initiative President Dylan Conmy said. “We are expecting over 20,000 guests this year, and an event this size obviously comes with expenses!”The HumanKIND Initiative is a non-profit organization focused on providing resources and opportunities that will allow all ages in the LGBTQ+ community to thrive and grow in La Salle County and the surrounding areas, according to its charter.“Fundraising is key to everything we do, not just for Pride Fest, but for everything we do at the William E. Heisler Center for Kindness,” Conmy said. “We hope to spread a lot of kindness and joy out at the intersection that day, and hope that the generosity spreads far so we can bring another wonderful family-friendly day to Ottawa at the state’s second largest Pride festival.”To donate to the HumanKIND Initiative, visit Zeffy.To sign up to be in the parade, visit the HumanKIND website. For sponsorship information and other details, contact Dylan Conmy at dylan@humankindinitiative.org.

Bureau Valley preschool programs schedule screenings for 2026-2027 school year

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2025-26 NewsTribune Boys Bowler of the Year: La Salle-Peru’s Aiden McCray

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2025-26 NewsTribune Boys Bowling All-Area Team

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HumanKIND Initiative fundraiser approved for April 24

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Volker named to TeamIllinois by Economic Development Corp.

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Bureau Valley preschool programs schedule screenings for 2026-2027 school year

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2025-26 NewsTribune Boys Bowler of the Year: La Salle-Peru’s Aiden McCray

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