28-02-2025
Stillman Valley comes from behind to edge Byron and claim the 2A Rock Falls Sectional
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — There was little doubt going into the championship game of the 2A Rock Falls Sectional Thursday night that Big Northern Conference rivals Byron and Stillman Valley would provide a thriller of a game based on their history. That was exactly the case. Stillman Valley edged Byron 47-45 to claim the led the entire game until the final two minutes. The Tigers used great defense to hold stillman valley to six points in the first quarter. Byron led 25-16 at the half, but the Cardinals came out strong to start the third quarter. They began to knock down shots going on a 9-3 time the Cardinals got to within a point though, Byron responded with a clutch wasn't until sophomore Dailene Wade battled under the basket for an offensive rebound and was fouled putting her at the free throw line that Stillman Valley had its first lead of the scored 14 points. Senior all-state guard Taylor Davidson scored 17 points for the Cardinals. Freshman Lillian Green spent some time on the bench in the first half with two quick fouls, but she was key in the second half when she controlled the boards. Green also added eight points.
Byron was led in scoring by Aubrie Fuller and her 13 points. Macy Groharing scored 11 points. Malia Morton added ten finishes its season with an impressive record of 32-2. Stillman Valley improves to 32-1. The 32 wins are a school record for Stillman Cardinals advance to the 2A Bureau Valley Super-Sectional Monday night at 6 p.m. against where they will play defending 2A state champion Peoria Notre Dame (31-4). Peoria Notre Dame is coach by Winnebago graduate Layne highlights of the Stillman-Byron game and postgame reaction from the Cardinals, watch the media player above.
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