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Rock IslandSterling

Rocks
66
Golden Warriors
34

The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's home conference game against Rock Island (IL) by a score of 66-34.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rock Island222515466
Sterling10128434
Final score provided by K. Moore.
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Game Story

Illinois High School Basketball - Rock Island crushes Sterling

December 5, 2023: Sterling, IL 61081

Rock Island Rocks (Rock Island, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL), 66-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Rock Island upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Rocks travel to Moline (Moline, IL) to play the Maroons in a Western Big 6 bout on Friday, December 8. The Maroons go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Moline won 74-26 in their recent league bout against Alleman (Rock Island, IL)

Next up, the Golden Warriors play the Quincy Blue Devils (Quincy, IL) in a Western Big 6 bout, on Friday, December 8. Sterling will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 5-0 record after their 86-34 league win over Galesburg (Galesburg, IL).

Ken MooreRocks Reporter
Kyle JanssenGolden Warriors All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Rock Island 0, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  2. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island won the tip off.
    Posted @ 7:23p
  3. 0 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 0, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  4. 1 - 0

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 1, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  5. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 2, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  6. 2 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 2, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  7. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 2, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:25p
  8. 4 - 3

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 4, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:25p
  9. 6 - 3

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 6, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:25p
  10. 8 - 3

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 8, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:26p
  11. 8 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 8, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:26p
  12. 9 - 3

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 9, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:27p
  13. 11 - 3

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 11, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:28p
  14. 14 - 3

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 14, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:29p
  15. 14 - 3

    Timeout Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Sterling. Rock Island 14, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:29p
  16. 14 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 14, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:31p
  17. 14 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 14, Sterling 3
    Posted @ 7:32p
  18. 14 - 4

    Score Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 14, Sterling 4
    Posted @ 7:33p
  19. 14 - 5

    Score Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 14, Sterling 5
    Posted @ 7:33p
  20. 17 - 5

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 17, Sterling 5
    Posted @ 7:34p
  21. 17 - 8

    Score Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 17, Sterling 8
    Posted @ 7:34p
  22. 17 - 8

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 17, Sterling 8
    Posted @ 7:35p
  23. 17 - 9

    Score Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 17, Sterling 9
    Posted @ 7:35p
  24. 19 - 9

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 19, Sterling 9
    Posted @ 7:36p
  25. 19 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 19, Sterling 9
    Posted @ 7:36p
  26. 19 - 10

    Score Alert

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 19, Sterling 10
    Posted @ 7:37p
  27. 22 - 10

    Score Alert

    Rock Island1st Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 22, Sterling 10
    Posted @ 7:37p
  28. 22 - 10

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Rock Island 22, Sterling 10
    Posted @ 7:37p
  29. 22 - 13

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 22, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 7:39p
  30. 22 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 22, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 7:40p
  31. 22 - 14

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 22, Sterling 14
    Posted @ 7:41p
  32. 24 - 14

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 24, Sterling 14
    Posted @ 7:41p
  33. 24 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 24, Sterling 14
    Posted @ 7:42p
  34. 24 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 24, Sterling 14
    Posted @ 7:43p
  35. 24 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 24, Sterling 14
    Posted @ 7:43p
  36. 24 - 17

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 24, Sterling 17
    Posted @ 7:44p
  37. 24 - 17

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 24, Sterling 17
    Posted @ 7:44p
  38. 27 - 17

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 27, Sterling 17
    Posted @ 7:45p
  39. 30 - 17

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 30, Sterling 17
    Posted @ 7:46p
  40. 30 - 17

    Timeout Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Sterling. Rock Island 30, Sterling 17
    Posted @ 7:46p
  41. 30 - 17

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 30, Sterling 17
    Posted @ 7:47p
  42. 30 - 18

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 30, Sterling 18
    Posted @ 7:48p
  43. 30 - 19

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 30, Sterling 19
    Posted @ 7:48p
  44. 33 - 19

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 33, Sterling 19
    Posted @ 7:49p
  45. 33 - 21

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 33, Sterling 21
    Posted @ 7:49p
  46. 36 - 21

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 36, Sterling 21
    Posted @ 7:49p
  47. 39 - 21

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 39, Sterling 21
    Posted @ 7:50p
  48. 39 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 39, Sterling 21
    Posted @ 7:51p
  49. 41 - 21

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 41, Sterling 21
    Posted @ 7:51p
  50. 41 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 41, Sterling 21
    Posted @ 7:51p
  51. 41 - 22

    Score Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 41, Sterling 22
    Posted @ 7:52p
  52. 41 - 22

    Foul Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 41, Sterling 22
    Posted @ 7:53p
  53. 44 - 22

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 44, Sterling 22
    Posted @ 7:54p
  54. 47 - 22

    Score Alert

    Rock Island2nd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 47, Sterling 22
    Posted @ 7:55p
  55. 47 - 22

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Rock Island 47, Sterling 22
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:55p
  56. 47 - 22

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling's ball.
    Posted @ 8:05p
  57. 47 - 22

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 47, Sterling 22
    Posted @ 8:05p
  58. 47 - 24

    Score Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 47, Sterling 24
    Posted @ 8:06p
  59. 49 - 24

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 49, Sterling 24
    Posted @ 8:08p
  60. 49 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 49, Sterling 24
    Posted @ 8:09p
  61. 50 - 24

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 50, Sterling 24
    Posted @ 8:09p
  62. 51 - 24

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 51, Sterling 24
    Posted @ 8:09p
  63. 53 - 24

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 53, Sterling 24
    Posted @ 8:10p
  64. 53 - 26

    Score Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 53, Sterling 26
    Posted @ 8:10p
  65. 56 - 26

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 56, Sterling 26
    Posted @ 8:11p
  66. 58 - 26

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 58, Sterling 26
    Posted @ 8:11p
  67. 58 - 26

    Timeout Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Sterling. Rock Island 58, Sterling 26
    Posted @ 8:11p
  68. 58 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 58, Sterling 26
    Posted @ 8:13p
  69. 58 - 27

    Score Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 58, Sterling 27
    Posted @ 8:13p
  70. 58 - 28

    Score Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 58, Sterling 28
    Posted @ 8:13p
  71. 58 - 30

    Score Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 58, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:14p
  72. 58 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 58, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:14p
  73. 58 - 30

    Timeout Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Rock Island. Rock Island 58, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:15p
  74. 58 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 58, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:16p
  75. 60 - 30

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 60, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:18p
  76. 62 - 30

    Score Alert

    Rock Island3rd Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 62, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:19p
  77. 62 - 30

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Rock Island 62, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:19p
  78. 62 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Sterling4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Sterling. Rock Island 62, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:20p
  79. 64 - 30

    Score Alert

    Rock Island4th Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 64, Sterling 30
    Posted @ 8:21p
  80. 64 - 33

    Score Alert

    Sterling4th Quarter
    Sterling - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Rock Island 64, Sterling 33
    Posted @ 8:21p
  81. 66 - 33

    Score Alert

    Rock Island4th Quarter
    Rock Island - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Rock Island 66, Sterling 33
    Posted @ 8:23p
  82. 66 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Rock Island4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Rock Island. Rock Island 66, Sterling 33
    Posted @ 8:28p
  83. 66 - 34

    Score Alert

    Sterling4th Quarter
    Sterling - makes a Free Throw. Rock Island 66, Sterling 34
    Posted @ 8:28p
  84. 66 - 34

    End of Game

    Final
    Rock Island 66, Sterling 34
    Posted @ 8:28p

Rock Island @ Sterling Basketball Game Info

Tue., Dec. 5, 2023 @ 7p
Sterling High School
The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's home conference game against Rock Island (IL) by a score of 66-34.

Scoretracker Providers

Ken MooreRocks Reporter
Kyle JanssenGolden Warriors All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Rock Island (23-24)

ILClass
5730
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
24-911-313-17-54-3.727.7862,0081,440

Sterling (23-24)

ILClass
7021
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
24-89-511-25-58-1.750.6432,0801,784

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Rock Island		11.815.811.817.0-60.8
Sterling		14.313.313.910.566.065.0

Head-to-Head

  • Rock Island won on 12/5/2023
    12/5 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Rock Island222515466
    Sterling10128434

    The Rock Island (IL) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's away conference game against Sterling (IL) by a score of 66-34.

    Box score
  • Rock Island won on 1/24/2024
    1/24 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Sterling----59
    Rock Island----64

    The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team lost Wednesday's away conference game against Rock Island (IL) by a score of 64-59.

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Rock Island9-4Sterling11-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/1/23GalesburgRock Island(W) 87-3512/28/23GalesburgSterling(W) 68-48
1/19/24Rock IslandGalesburg(W) 79-481/5/24GalesburgSterling(W) 79-44
2/6/24SterlingGalesburg(W) 73-44
12/8/23Rock IslandMoline(L) 67-6312/1/23MolineSterling(W) 76-72
1/26/24MolineRock Island(W) 49-471/19/24SterlingMoline(L) 53-47
12/15/23GeneseoRock Island(W) 91-101/11/24GeneseoSterling(W) 76-41
2/2/24Rock IslandGeneseo(W) 85-372/13/24SterlingGeneseo(W) 76-44
1/5/24Rock IslandEast Moline United(W) 61-381/29/24SterlingEast Moline United(L) 54-45
2/6/24East Moline UnitedRock Island(W) 58-462/9/24East Moline UnitedSterling(W) 80-54
1/15/24ManualRock Island(L) 47-451/15/24ManualSterling(W) 60-59
1/17/24AllemanRock Island(W) 79-3812/15/23SterlingAlleman(W) 77-35
2/9/24Rock IslandAlleman(W) 71-302/2/24AllemanSterling(W) 69-42
2/13/24Rock IslandQuincy(L) 58-4912/8/23SterlingQuincy(L) 66-41
2/15/24QuincyRock Island(L) 58-461/26/24QuincySterling(W) 65-62

Record Breakdown

Rock Island (23-24)

Sterling (23-24)
24-9
Overall
24-8
11-3
League
9-5
5-4
Non-League
4-2
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
9-4
Common Opponent
11-3
13-1
Home
11-2
7-5
Away
5-5
4-3
Neutral
8-1
1-1
Playoff
0-0
23-9
In-State
23-8
1-0
Out-of-State
1-0