Mustang Boys Seek Balance As Season Opens
Midland Valley High's Mustang boys basketball, led by coach Bruce Wheelon, open the season vs South Aiken with one returning starter Timmy Wright and a lineup built on size questions, quickness, and two planned rotations. Wheelon praises strong home support at "The Dome" and emphasizes patient, efficient play despite limited height. The schedule includes tough trips and the roster features Todd Whaley David Hoffman John Sims Timmy Wright Randolph Mealer Scotty Harley Wyman Pope Bill Sheehan and others.
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Midland Valley Girls Poised for Strong Season
Midland Valley High girls basketball aims high with four returning starters from a 23-3 last year as coach Jean Johnson emphasizes defense and effort. Star center Sharon Gilmore anchors a veteran group including Pam Timmerman Georgia Curry and Deneen Dicks with several guards competing for roles. The team opens the season at South Aiken as Johnson notes speed and court awareness have improved while defense remains a focus.
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49ers Clinch NFC West as Wildcard Race Heats Up
The 49ers clinched the NFC West with a 17-10 win over the Giants to reach 10-3 and hold the conference lead on intraconference tiebreakers. Remaining games include multiple division races led by Detroit Tampa Bay Minnesota New York Dallas and Philadelphia with key games shaping playoff seeds.
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Tar Heels and Hoyas Open Season With Wins
Georgetown over Alaska Anchorage Ewing 12 points in a by narrow 47-46 Ohio State win over Georgetown. North Carolina defeated Kansas 74-67 behind Matt Doherty and James Worthy 23 points. Virginia won the Virginia Tipoff. UCLA and Kentucky also winners in early season action.
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