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  • How did Rockford fare against Nashua-Plainfield’s all-senior Huskies?

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📰 News we're reading

• N-P boys basketball boasts all senior starting lineup (communitynewspapergroup.com) — Rockford basketball fans should know Nashua-Plainfield’s senior-heavy Huskies have already notched a lopsided win over Rockford while storming through their early schedule. With all five starters returning as seniors, they’re eyeing a stronger Top of Iowa East run after last year’s solid season.
   

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