Kirk's four hits lift Blue Jays over Braves in derby clash
Alejandro Kirk starred with four hits and four RBIs as Bluefield beat Danville 7 to 5 in Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Luis De Los Santos and PK Morris added two hits apiece, Cal Stevenson scored three runs, and Bluefield built a three run first inning lead. Danville rallied with two runs in the ninth before Townsend earned the win for Bluefield as Rowland took the loss.
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Blue Jays rout Orioles with four homers in Toronto
In a high scoring night at Rogers Centre, Justin Smoak Kendrys Morales Aledmys Diaz and Billy McKinney homered as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 improving to 9-0 at home against the slumping team.
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Serena Williams seeded 17 at US Open in return
The Associated Press reports Williams is seeded 17th at the U S Open, nine spots above her current ranking, avoiding a third round clash with one of the top eight and potentially facing sister Venus if both advance. Other seeds are set by WTA and ATP rankings as usual.
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Dye records hat trick to lead Tigers past Tigers
Laken Dye scored a hat trick in the opening match of the season as Princeton topped Shady Spring 3-2. Dye found the net three times with Haley Mathena assisting one goal. Sadie Boggess made nine saves for Princeton.
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Davis Bulldogs Volley Past Bland County in season opener
TAZEWELL Va Abbi Davis set up 25 assists and seven kills as Tazewell opened with a 21-25 25-20 25-14 25-13 win over Bland County. Lindsay Lane added eight kills and 18 service points, Maddy Wimmer 18 service points and eight aces, Megan White seven kills and three blocks. Davis 10 service points four aces. Lady Bulldogs (1-0) host Northwood Monday with varsity at 7pm.
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Richlands opens with comeback win over Grundy
Richlands volleyball opened the season with a 25-23 25-29 19-25 25-16 victory at Grundy led by Lauren Earls with 19 digs and 11 aces and Alyssa Staten with 15 digs Kristen Hedrick added 6 kills and 2 aces. Grundy missing six seniors faced Skyler Stiltner 8 digs Kenneth Plymar 13 service points 7 kills and Emma Deel 10 points 6 kills. Grundy hosts Ridgeview next while Richlands hosts Bluefield on Aug 29.
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Kolb leads Rams as knee heals for 2024 season
Bluefield senior linebacker Kolb returns from a knee injury and is listed as a starting outside linebacker amid a rebuilt defense. The Rams aim to improve on last year’s 6 5 record after earning preseason Appalachian Division second place and NAIA poll votes. He credits the weight room and coaches for the turnaround and expects a battle for the outside linebacker spot with freshmen stepping in.
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Rivalry over tailgate policy framed by Bluefields clash
The piece outlines the pregame tailgate scene at Mitchell Stadium straddling the West Virginia Virginia line and the ensuing political spat between Bluefield WVa and Bluefield Va. It notes Bluefield WVa’s alcohol ban and fees for tailgate space, Graham’s stadium costs, and plans for a new turf facility in Bluefield Va. The article follows Graham’s Big Game preparations, coach Tony Palmer’s focus on clean play, and junior Reed’s confidence that Graham can challenge for a state title in 2018.
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