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Lira commits to Indian Hills Community College

Lira commits to Indian Hills Community College

Alaena Lugo, Copy Editor May 19, 2026

  After years of dedication, late games, and early practices, senior Mya Lira has officially signed to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, to continue playing softball, searching to build...

S.H.S. holds cheer tryouts

S.H.S. holds cheer tryouts

Ella k Atilano, Photo edit May 12, 2026

  Sterling High School recently held its cheerleading tryouts for the 2026-2027 season. From April 20 to the 22, the girls tried out for spots for football cheer, basketball cheer, and the elite competition...

scholastic bowl recap

scholastic bowl recap

Jacob Straw, news reporter May 12, 2026

  The 2025-2026 scholastic bowl team’s season recently came to a close. The varsity team won 24 out of the 47 matches and the junior varsity team won seven out of the 22 matches, with an average of...

Spring Sports Preview

Spring Sports Preview

Kaleb Andrews, News Reporter March 18, 2026

Spring Sports Preview Kaleb Andrews, News Reporter   Baseball  Key Returners: Seniors Elijah Penne, Landon Kukowski, Adrian Monarrez, Wyatt Cassens, and junior Cale Nettleton Rivals:...

Winter Sports Review

Winter Sports Review

Chloe Clemens, Copy Editor March 18, 2026

Boys Basketball Record: Overall: 6-25, Conference: 2-12 (8th) Key Contributors: Senior Xavian Prather and Junior Jack Saathoff Accomplishments: Jack Saathoff broke the all-time single-season rebounding...

Sarah Doughty takes the State Champion title

Sarah Doughty takes the State Champion title

Loren Fox, Sports Editor March 18, 2026

On February 20 and 21, junior Sarah Doughty played a total of 12 games in Rockford for the individual girls bowling IHSA State Finals. Doughty placed first overall, taking the title of “State Champion,”...

Saathoff has record-breaking year

Saathoff has record-breaking year

Kevin Ruiz, News REporter March 18, 2026

  On February 20, 2026, junior Jack Saathoff broke the season rebounds record that was held by Aidan Shore since 2019. Saathoff finished the season with 363 rebounds with 31 games played. This is a significant...

Gibson commits to Sauk Valley Community College

Gibson commits to Sauk Valley Community College

Nia Harris, Photo Editor March 18, 2026

  After years of early mornings, late nights, and countless games, senior Alivia Gibson has officially committed to continue her academic and athletic career at Sauk Valley Community College.    For...

Ryan Commits to Loras College

Ryan Commits to Loras College

Rosie Cantu, News Reporter March 3, 2026

  On Friday, January 16, senior Abby Ryan proudly announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Loras College, a NCAA Division III program. Ryan plans to spend the next four...

Poms team hosts kiddie camp

Poms team hosts kiddie camp

Ronni Oyen, Sports Editor February 21, 2026

On Friday, February 6, the S.H.S. dance team held its annual kiddie camp performance during halftime of the boys’ varsity basketball game. This year, the theme was Disney.   Kiddie Camp is a fundraiser...

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