Hang time: Prophets build big lead, hold on for regional win

ERIE – The Prophetstown Prophets built a 16-point lead Monday, then held off a furious comeback bid by the Polo Marcos to earn a 51-43 win in the first round of the Class 1A Erie Regional.

Hawks clipped at home: Late lead not enough to advance

OREGON – The lid that seemed to be on top of both baskets Monday night suddenly disappeared.

‘It really happened’: Brees, Payton, New Orleans celebrate Super win

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Wearing Mardi Gras beads and clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand.

All is good – for now

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.

Rock star leads Steamers: Senior helps knock off AFC

ERIE – The Fulton Steamers, seeded sixth in the six-team Class 1A Erie Regional, didn’t play like the lowest seed in Monday’s first round.

Fillies top Thunder in opener

Shelby McBride scored 16 points Monday and Erin Carney added 12 to lead Morrison past West Carroll 49-39 in a quarterfinal at the Class 2A Riverdale Regional in Port Byron.