Jim Franz

BELOIT — Eddie Smith was a member of arguably the greatest senior class in Beloit Memorial High School athletic history.

BELOIT — Beloit Memorial still had their catalyst, Amare Hereford, on the floor in the second overtime Friday night, but his supporting cast reflected what a battle of attrition the showdown with Lake Geneva Badger had become.

In photo on top, Sullivan Ukwuorji (4) of the Beloit Youth Hockey Association A-Squirts controls the puck against Monroe during the Rumble On the Rock Tournament on Saturday at Edwards

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DIXON, Ill. — Rico Yarbrough was known mainly for his point production when he was starring for Beloit Memorial’s basketball team.

Hononegah wrestler Jackson Olson, right, controlled his 126-pound match against Rockford East Wednesday night in Rockton. Olson won by technical fall. The final team results were not reported. The Indians

BELOIT — Beloit Memorial’s Purple Knights were at their best at crunch time Friday night, posting another nail-biting victory.

ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College's men's and women's bowling teams both excelled in their Great Lakes Bowling Conference No. 3 meet, with both tying for first place.

Beloit Memorial goaltender Gentry Grant stops a shot in the first period against South Central Thursday night at Edwards Ice Arena. The Purple Knights snapped a three-game skid with a

BELOIT — Amare Hereford set Beloit Memorial's career scoring record earlier this month on the road and the school celebrated his feat at the next home game with a pregame announcement and a raucous ovation for the uber-talented junior.