BCR Sports

Princeton had three champions among seven place-finishers in Saturday’s Saber Invitational.

Mendota spoiled Princeton's home opener in front of a big crowd at Prouty Gym, defeating the Tigers 60-52.

He didn’t have a father-figure growing up, yet he became one for the many kids he coached, taught and recruited for his detasseling crew. He was a true gentleman, humble, honest and friendly as anyone you’d ever meet.

The visiting Boilermakers did not take it easy on the old Kewanee coach and former Three Rivers Conference rivals, jumping out to a 24-5 first-quarter lead and 42-9 at the half.

The game was schemed by both booster clubs to help supplement the loss of the high school teams annual basketball games, which was a major fundraiser night for both schools.

Princeton, which has not played in a Christmas Tournament since the Plano Christmas Classic in 2016, joins the Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic in its second year at Sherrard from Dec. 26-28.

BCR area scores for Tuesday, Dec. 17

The Hall Red Devils had a memorable 10-day stretch when they beat rivals LaSalle-Peru, St. Bede and Princeton. It started with 55-54 win over the Cavs at home on Dec. 3 followed by wins over the Bruins 59-49 (Dec. 4) and the Tigers 56-49 (Dec. 13) during the Colmone Classic.

The Ohio Bulldogs defeated Ladd 40-21 to capture third place in the BVEC Tournament at Malden on Thursday, Dec. 12.

It was Fieldcrest’s second straight Colmone championship and record 14th overall.

Bureau Valley defeated Putnam County 65-35 for 11th place, St. Bede lost to IVC 66-55 for 10th place, Princeton fell to Mendota 58-56 in the seventh-place game and Hall lost to Kewanee 54-43 in the fifth-place.

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Saturday, Dec. 14 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

A roundup of basketball, bowling and wrestling events from Saturday around Bureau County for Saturday, Dec. 14

A roundup of basketball, bowling, swimming and wrestling events from Saturday around the Illinois Valley

The Cavs came back to beat Rockets 57-56 while the Knights beat HOIC rival Eureka 57-50 in the nightcap.They will meet for the championship at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rockets and Hornets will play for third place at 6 p.m.

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Friday, Dec. 13 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Thursday, Dec. 12 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

A roundup of area boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling and bowling

Princeton girls basketball started in 1973-74 with a 6-3 record. Thursday's win was the 500th in program history. The Tigresses' overall record is 500-718, good for .411 winning percentage.

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Wednesday, Dec. 11 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

Here's a look at Tuesday's games at the Colmone Classic including Fieldcrest, Princeton and Hall

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Tuesday, Dec. 10 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

Featuring area girls bowling and girls basketball

A recap of Monday's games at the Colmone Classic for Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

A look at Bureau County area scores for Monday, Dec. 9

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Monday, Dec. 9 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

Here's a look at upcoming area Christmas basketball tournaments for Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton, LaMoille, DePue and St. Bede teams.

The Wildcats (27-1) will face Mt. Sterling Brown County (26-0) in the state championship game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday

A look at opening night games at the 50th Annual Colmone Classic, featuring Princeton, Bureau Valley, Hall, St. Bede, L-P and Putnam County.

Including girls wrestling and girls basketball results for Saturday.

Featuring players from Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton and St. Bede

The Tigers made their fifth straight appearance in Class 3A quarterfinal play this season, led by the talents of three All-State Players - Noah LaPorte, Cade Odell and Casey Etheridge. PHS Coach Ryan Pearson says they are the "poster childs" of the Tiger program

A look at Bureau County area scores for Friday, Dec. 6

Jordan Reinhardt hit a last-second 3-pointer to lift Princeton to a win at Newman and St. Bede lost to Seneca in Friday's BCR roundup.

A look at area girls basketball standings

Featuring girls basketball games for Hall, Princeton and St. Bede and St. Bede bowling.

The Wildcats (25-1) advance to the state tournament at to play Sidell Salt Fork (17-4) at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Riverton High School. Also, Tyler Billhorn's school record 41 points lead LaMoille in home opener

Class 3A All-Stater Noah LaPorte from Princeton signed to play Big 10 football for Northwestern University.

A look at Bureau County area scores for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

There will be two inductees into the 2025 IBCA Hall of Fame with Bureau County ties, Neponset’s Roger Cannon and Mineral’s Robert “Bob” VanKerrebroeck.

The Indian Valley Conference was one of the top small-school conferences in the state, producing a multitude of playoff teams in its 28-year run from 1976-94. Over its course, the Indian Valley saw 15 different schools and 21 teams, including co-ops, play football.

It is a loss shared by the whole community and the many lives Dave touched in his humorous, but funny way. To know Dave was to love Dave.

The Princeton Tigresses are three-time defending champions in the Three Rivers East Conference. They got off to a good start for another championship, defeating Sterling Newman Central Catholic 41-30 in the conference opener Monday night at Prouty Gym.

The Bureau Valley sophomores defeated Annawan 54-41 on Saturday to win the Wally Keller Invite sophomore tournament at Wethersfield.

Representing players from Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton and St. Bede

A roundup of area tournament games for Bureau Valley, Princeton, Hall, LaMoille and St. Bede boys along with BV girls

A look at final Bureau County statistical volleyball leaders for 2024

Behind their captain’s leadership, the Princeton Tigresses came on strong at the end of the season, winning nine of their last 10 regular-season matches and had game point in a regional semifinal match against an eventual state finalist.

A look at final Bureau County area volleyball standings for the 2024 season

The Red Devils left-hander followed up a breakout sophomore postseason with a strong junior campaign on the mound, posting a 6-1 record, 2.24 ERA and 71 strikeouts. He was named Second-Team Three Rivers East All-Conference.