Sterling Newman 53, Rock Falls 31: Amanda Trancoso and Michele Savatori scored 11 points and Megan Salvatori 10 to lead No. 3-ranked Sterling Newman to its fourth regional title in five years. Newman trailed 10-9 after one period, but outscored Rock Falls 14-4 in the second quarter and never trailed again. The Comets (25-1) now play Rockford Christian (23-4) on Tuesday.
Lindy Holcomb scored 10 points to lead Rock Falls and Ashlen Folkers added nine.
