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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,...

Samantha Knox represents Augustana College by wearing an "Auggie". Knox committed to Augustana on April 9th.

Knox commits to Augustana

Lillian Reaver, Design Editor April 25, 2025

  On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Samantha Knox committed to Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, for swimming. Knox has been swimming for ten years with the Sterling Stingrays Club. She also swam...

Sophomore Joslynn James celebrates a made shot during the super-sectional game against Washington. James was named all state and all conference during her sophomore season.

Girls Basketball wins postseason awards

Braden Birdsley, Sports Reporter April 10, 2025

  This year’s Golden Warriors girls basketball team was one to remember. The Golden Warriors collected a number of awards throughout their season.    The Golden Warriors not only set a program...

Phillips Commits to Dubuque

Phillips Commits to Dubuque

Delali Amankwa, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

Recently, Sterling High School's Kaedon Phillips committed to University of Dubuque to extend his football career to the collegiate level. The multi-sport athlete has been looking for his future home,...

Spring Sports Preview

Spring Sports Preview

Braden Birdsley, Sports Reporter March 6, 2025

Baseball:  Key Returners: Seniors Braden Birdsley, Drew Nettleton, and Bryce Hartman Rivalries: Geneseo, Dixon, and United Township Captains: Birdsley, Nettleton, and Hartman  Senior Lincoln...

Winter Sports Review

Winter Sports Review

Braden Birdsley, Sports Editor March 6, 2025

Boys Basketball: Record: 16-16 Key Contributors: Seniors Kaedon Phillips, Nicolas Battaglia, and Maddux Osborn Accomplishments: Battaglia made the most threes in a single game with nine. Phillips...

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