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Teams of the Week
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LeROY WRESTLING
The Panthers (8-0) had eight individuals place among the top three, including two champions, which helped the team secure a runner-up finish in the 15-school Clinton Invitational.
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GIBSON CITY-MELVIN-SIBLEY GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Bulletin Board: Rematch recalls title run
CHAMPAIGN – It's safe to say Chicago North Lawndale holds a special place in the history of Centennial boys' basketball. On Monday, the teams will meet for the first time since their unforgettable battle in 2009 in the IHSA Class 3A state semifinals.
Athletes of the Week
Julian Anastasia, Champaign Central, wrestling, Junior
Recently: For the third time, he won his weight class at last weekend's Metamora Invitational (135 pounds).
I'm hoping Santa comes through with ... Nike Inflict wrestling shoes.
I need concert tickets to ... Drake.
I'm dying to see ... "Open Season."
N-G Boys' Basketball Top 10
SCHOOL (PREVIOUS) RECORD
1. Paxton-Buckley-Loda (1) 11-0 — In title game Wednesday night at Leader Classic
2. Centennial (2) 6-3 — At State Farm Classic on Dec. 27-30
3. Danville (3) 4-5 — At Pontiac Tournament Dec. 28-30
4. Salt Fork (4) 8-1 — At Hayden's Classic on Dec. 28-30
Big Ten honors wrestler Dallago
PARK RIDGE — Illinois redshirt freshman Tony Dallago, who upset the nation’s No. 8 184-pounder Sunday, was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week. The conference announced the award Tuesday.
Dallago, then ranked 15th, pinned A.J. Kissel in 2 minutes, 59 seconds to give the Illini the lead for good in their 26-15 dual victory against Purdue at Huff Hall.
Second half bedevils Illini women
MILWAUKEE – After a solid first half, the Illinois women's basketball team fell victim Tuesday to a team with a hot shooting touch.
Marquette hit 13 of its first 16 shots after halftime and surged away from the Illini for a 73-56 nonconference victory at the Al McGuire Center.
Which trend will bend?
The Illini have owned the Braggin' Rights series lately (9-1). What they've struggled with is beating ranked teams (3-7). So, with Missouri checking in at No. 9, which trend will take a turn Wednesday?
Illini women lose at Marquette
Illinois lost a nonconference matinee on Tuesday, falling at Marquette 73-56.
5 O'Clock Shadow
News you can't leave work without:
For helping ninth-ranked Illinois open its Big Ten wrestling season on a high note, freshman Tony Dallago has been named Wrestler of the Week.
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