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September 30, 2015
Stockton topples Pecatonica By Chris Johnson Reporter
STOCKTON — Following a 59-24 win over the Pecatonica Indians on Friday night, Sept. 25, the Stockton Blackhawks barely had time to celebrate before they already started thinking about getting their possible “at-large” bid, and a shot at a fifth win this Friday night. A relentless offensive attack and a running game that showed no let up allowed the Blackhawks to work their way through the NUIC’s fourth-best defense, as week five unfurled. The Blackhawks improved to 4-1 on the season as Pecatonica dropped to 1-4 for the year. Pecatonica’s fourth loss of the season mirrored the reality of regular season play in the NUIC in 2015. Those losses have come to three State-ranked teams that carry an overall record of 15-5. Yet to go this season, the Indians will face one 2014 final four member and two State-ranked opponents carrying combined
11-4 marks. It wasn’t an easy, win or a walk in the park for the Blackhawks, as the Pecatonica offense found its greatest groove of the season. In Stockton on Friday night, Pecatonica, known to have a familiarity with the ground game, found a new way to move against the Stockton Defense, according to Indians Head Coach Eric Bergin. “We were able to throw the ball, eventually. They were filling the box and it finally paid dividends for us. We were able to get the run game going just enough to begin opening the passing lanes.” Indians quarterback Ben Kimes had a solid night, as he found ways to work around the Blackhawks’ defense and make the best of the situation that continued to be impressed upon them. The Pecatonica Head Coach said Stockton did a good job filling the middle and sending a lot
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Stockton to host Historic Pageant STOCKTON — Stockton residents will participate as actors in a three-act historic pageant to be held Saturday October 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Stockton Park. The three acts will feature a 1935 Lutheran pastor’s meeting, the 1947 selling of real-estate to fund the new church building, and activities of the Stockton Community. This pageant was written, produced and directed under the guidance of Nicole Haas and Ann Coppernoll. The pageant is one of several events to be held in the park in celebration and observance of the 125th anniversary of Christ Lutheran Church and the Village of Stockton. The Saturday events will start
with the ladies of Christ Lutheran Church congregation serving hot dogs, brats, chips, ice cream and drinks at the Park House from 11 a.m.-1p.m. with proceeds to benefit the Church Anniversary Fund. Church historic displays and photos for the public to view will be in the Park House. A farm animal petting zoo will be on site from 12 p.m.2 p.m. sponsored by the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Young Farmers organization. The Stockton choral group, “Peace Seekers” will present a concert of hymns and songs at 1:30 p.m. on the park stage. At 2 p.m. the Stockton Community will be highlighted. This
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Riding to glory
Dozens of elementary school kids decorated and rode their bikes in the 2015 Stockton Homecoming Parade
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