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Elgin Rodeo set for Aug. 19 - 20

Tim Farley
Friday, August 12, 2022
ELGIN – Fans and contestants will come in droves to the 13th annual Elgin Open Rodeo scheduled for Aug. 19-20 with an assortment of food vendors and entertainment. “We usually have anywhere from 1,800 to 2,300 people a night,” said event organizer Tim McIntosh.
Sterling’s Nate Anderson slides home for one of the Tigers’ four runs in the season opening loss to Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Sterling’s Nate Anderson slides home for one of the Tigers’ four runs in the season opening loss to Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Seven Sterling starters return

Tim Farley
Friday, August 12, 2022
STERLING – Top-notch hurlers, power hitting, and team speed should propel the Sterling Tigers to another successful baseball season this fall, head coach Brett Holmes said.
Tiger hitter Jayden Huitt hits the ball down the third baseline during the first game of the season against Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Tiger hitter Jayden Huitt hits the ball down the third baseline during the first game of the season against Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Tigers 1-1 after facing Granite, Hydro

Tim Farley
Friday, August 12, 2022
STERLING – Strong pitching and timely hitting propelled the Sterling Tigers to a 7-0 win over Hydro Tuesday. Starting pitcher Nate Anderson hurled six innings, allowed two hits, struck out 11 and walked two batters as he earned his first win of the Class A fall season.
Amaya Rodriguez, right, tallies one of her 13 kills during Tuesday’s match at Clinton. Elgin won each set by scores of 25-17, 25-15 and 25-11. Photo by Rebecca Harvey

Amaya Rodriguez, right, tallies one of her 13 kills during Tuesday’s match at Clinton. Elgin won each set by scores of 25-17, 25-15 and 25-11. Photo by Rebecca Harvey

Owls sweep Red Tornadoes in season opener

Tim Farley
Friday, August 12, 2022
ELGIN – It was a “near perfect” match as the Lady Owls swept past Clinton in three consecutive sets during the team’s volleyball season opener on Tuesday.
Jordan Johnson pitched 170 innings for the Elgin Lady Owls softball team last season. RICK ENDICOTT/SWCHRONICLE PHOTO

Jordan Johnson pitched 170 innings for the Elgin Lady Owls softball team last season. RICK ENDICOTT/SWCHRONICLE PHOTO

Lady O's return eight starters for new season

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
ELGIN – A mix of seasoned veterans and young players should push the Lady Owls softball team to greater heights this season, head coach Levi Garrett said.

Hughes expects an encore run to state

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
ELGIN – Boys’ cross-country coach Jon Hughes anticipates the Owls will make a second consecutive appearance in the Class 5A state meet as the top five runners return from last year.

Tigers on the prowl for next state title

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
STERLING – It’s been 14 years since the Sterling Tigers won a state softball title, but longtime coach Marty Curry believes this season bring another golden trophy. “We’ve got a chance to be very good,” he said. “We expect to be very competitive and return to the state tournament.

Elgin Open Rodeo set for Aug. 19-20

Tim Farley
Friday, July 29, 2022
ELGIN – Fans and contestants will come in droves to the 13th annual Elgin Open Rodeo scheduled for Aug. 19-20 with an assortment of food vendors and entertainment. “We usually have anywhere from 1,800 to 2,300 people a night.
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