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Chris Interone returns as head coach

Chris Interone returns as head coach

Nathan Guerrero, News Reporter October 6, 2025

  A familiar face comes back this year to lead the Golden Warriors boys’ soccer team to success. Chris Interone returns as head coach this year with new improvements and tactics for the team. Interone...

Activities office welcomes new leadership

Activities office welcomes new leadership

Jaz’Mya Castaneda, News Reporter September 18, 2025

  This year, Sterling High School welcomed two staff members, Kel Bond and Evan Wyllie, who will be working in the S.H.S. activities department. They are in charge of organizing activities, contacting...

Fall sports preview

Fall sports preview

Mya Lira, News reporter September 6, 2025

Volleyball Key returners: Senior Alasia Harris-Rascon, Junior Nia Harris, Junior Kasey Weeks Rivalries: Geneseo, Moline, and Quincy Previous year accomplishments: Made Regional championship and...

Stumpenhorst commits to Roosevelt University

Stumpenhorst commits to Roosevelt University

Emmanuel Arreola, News reporter May 20, 2025

Senior Cole Stumpenhorst officially committed to Roosevelt University for track and field.  Stumpenhorst will get another opportunity to show his skills and keep competing, showing all the work he...

Battaglia Commits to Mount Mercy University

Battaglia Commits to Mount Mercy University

Kaedon Phillips, News Reporter May 15, 2025

  Senior Nicolas Battaglia is taking the next big step in his basketball journey, officially committing to Mount Mercy University. The talented guard, known for his work ethic, court vision, and high...

SVM Volleyball Player of the Year: Merrick Amankwa

SVM Volleyball Player of the Year: Merrick Amankwa

Nia Harris, Photo Editor May 5, 2025

  Sterling senior Merrick Amankwa recently was awarded with the Sauk Valley’s “Volleyball Player of the Year” title. This achievement is a result of Amankwa’s hard work, dedication, and skill....

IHSA makes classification change

IHSA makes classification change

Jimmy Wadsworth, News Reporter May 5, 2025

  The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has been in charge of high school athletics in the state of Illinois for over a century. Recently, there have been altercations between public schools and...

Allen achieves fifth most pins in a season

Allen achieves fifth most pins in a season

Olivia Maxwell, Photo Editor May 2, 2025

  Senior Tatum Allen has achieved the fifth most pins in a season in Sterling High School wrestling history during the 2025 season.    In 2004, Ben Zulauf achieved first with 32 pins. Second and...

Hubbard Commits to Sauk Valley

Hubbard Commits to Sauk Valley

Carmen Camacho, Photo Editor May 1, 2025

 This year, senior Mason Hubbard decided to continue his golf athletic and academic career at Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC). While continuing his golfing career, Hubbard strives only to advance...

Gallardo Commits to Kishwaukee

Gallardo Commits to Kishwaukee

Delali Amankwa, Sports Editor May 1, 2025

  Recently, Sterling softball's Georgia Gallardo announced her commitment to Kishwaukee College. The Sterling senior outfielder now plans to spend her next two years competing at the D1 NJCAA school,...

Senior Bryce Hartman tees off on the fourth hole at emerald hill golf course. Emerald Hill is the Golden Warriors golf teams home course.

Hartman commits to Sauk Valley

Braden Birdsley, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Recently, Sterling High School Senior Bryce Hartman announced his commitment to Sauk Valley Community College to further his golfing career at the collegiate level. Hartman, a multisport athlete, visited...

Liberty commits to Carthage College

Liberty commits to Carthage College

Kaedon Phillips, News Reporter April 29, 2025

  Senior Taah Liberty has officially committed to the Carthage Firebirds track and field team. The commitment marks a new chapter in Liberty’s athletic journey, filled with new opportunities.   Liberty,...

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