Athens Advances Past Matewan In Class A Girls Tourney
The Athens Lady Trojans defeated Matewan 63 to 54 in a first round state tournament game led by Thelma Farley who scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds despite losing two teeth in a third quarter collision. Farley returned to help seal the win as Athens pulled away in the second half.
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Huntington East routs Princeton in girls state tourney
Huntington East Highlanders dominated both ends of the floor to defeat Princeton Tigerettes 68 to 53 in Class AAA first round action. Ann Adkins led with 21 points while Donna Abbott and Kathleen McNearney added 22 each as East built a strong rebounding edge and controlled the game from start to finish. The Tigerettes end the season 20-4.
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Litz era brings Bulldogs to state championship bid
In his second year as THS head coach, Dave Litz leads Tazewell Bulldogs toward their first state final in 60 years. He notes a 18- record through December, home-field advantages, and a balanced system with shared coaching duties. He attributes current success to better breaks, lower playoff fumbles, and relentless seven-day schedules.
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Big Blues roar to 112-100 win over Bristol College
Bluefield State College defeated Bristol College 112-100 in a non-conference game at Ned Shott Gym. James DeWitt led with 33 points, Curtis Ray added 29, and four more Big Blues reached double figures as head coach Terry Brown noted the run and gun pace wore down the Bulldogs.
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Garden football seeks top seed in title clash
Garden Green Dragons meet Central of Lunenburg Chargers in Victoria for the VHSL Group A final. Central carries an 11-0-1 record after a 53-8 semi final win, while Garden battles for a fourth straight win and aims to control the line of scrimmage to contain the Chargers' high scoring offense.
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Princeton Tigerettes fall to Huntington East in girls tourney
In Class AAA action Princeton falls 68 to 53 to Huntington East as the Tigerettes end the season at 20 wins and 4 losses. Jaeger loses to Lenore 64-52 in Class AA, finishing 17-6. Athens defeats Matewan 63-54 with Thelma Farley scoring 26 as the Lady Trojans advance to today’s semi finals against Charleston Catholic.
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Tragedy marred Cubs Journey in state tournament loss
Lenore's Lady Rangers defeated Jaeger 64 52 as Sandy Dempsey led with 22 points while Karen Sorrell and Billa Webster added 18 and 12. Jaeger played without Jeaneen Legato, sidelined by her brother's death in a car crash, impacting the Cubs' rebounding and press.
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Redskins Cowboys Rivalry Set For NFC East Title Showdown
The longtime NFC East rivalries collide as Washington and Dallas, both 11-2, seek the division crown in a 107th meeting spanning 50 years. Historic notes include a scoreless 1939 tie, Washington's 72-41 win in 1966 the league’s highest scoring game, and a current streak with the home team winning since Washington’s 1983 November victory in New York.
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Redskins Giants Duel For Division Lead In NFC East
Washington and New York, two NFC East powerhouses, square off in Washington to decide the division title. The 108th renewal of their long rivalry features mutual respect, with players noting the shared blue collar ethos and clean football. The series began in 1937 after Marshall moved the Redskins to Washington and marked pro football’s growth in the capital.
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