The so-called experts, whoever they may be, will always tell you winning a championship is hard, but it is nothing like defending that title. On Saturday afternoon, the Lincoln Railers took the first step in trying to do just that. Lincoln’s 59-44 win over Urbana during the opening round of the 2014 Schnucks Holiday Classic in Collinsville keeps them on the path to repeat as tournament champions, something they have not achieved since a three-peat from 1985 to 1987.  The Railers will play their game two against Quincy this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. 

Photos of the Saturday game by Devin Biggs

"2014 The year in Photos." Today LDN will continue its year-end review of 2014, with some key shots from March and April, along with a replay of some of our early in the year photo magazines.

Photos from LDN archives

Cast member Chris Rock (R) and wife Malaak Compton attend the premiere of the film "Death at a Funeral" in Los Angeles April 12, 2010.

REUTERS/Phil McCarten     (Click on image for larger version)

Coach Ryan Deibert talks to his team during a timeout Saturday afternoon at the St. Teresa Tournament. The Toppers defeated Heyworth 53-47 and will play for third place Monday evening at 6:00.

Photo by Teena Lowery (click on picture for larger image)

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