VHSL Championships Reach Weekend Showdowns at Multiple Venues
Saturday features six group finals at University of Richmond and Liberty University with Patrick Henry Phoebus Graham Harrisonburg and Floyd County facing strong opponents. Monday notes West Virginia Concord West Liberty Bethany college results while NBA NHL scores and a quote from Bluefield Orioles GM highlight a busy sports slate.
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Jones Named Big East Rookie of the Year for Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech freshman Kevin Jones, once acclaimed as the nation’s top running back by some observers, earned Big East Conference Rookie of the Year honors. He led the Hokies with 957 rushing yards as Miami dominated other conference awards with multiple players and the coach of the year.
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Graham High School to Add Girls Soccer Program
In Tazewell County Virginia the school board granted preliminary approval to establish girls soccer at Graham High School and to form teams at all county schools lacking the program. Superintendent Hodock will complete an investigatory review before final action. Coach Roger Mercke says 44 Graham students signed a petition and several nearby schools have agreed to schedule GHS teams.
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Lady Blues seek rebound at Pfeiffer in road test
Bluefield State College women visit Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer NC aiming to halt a three game slide after an 84-55 setback to Lincoln Memorial. Cassie Miller leads BSC scoring while Pfeiffer sits at 4-2 after a 47-37 win over Erskine with Amie Williams contributing 13 points.
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Landers Named Minor League Leader of the Year
Lee Landers of the Appalachian League will receive the Warren Giles Award for 2001 at a Boston ceremony. The Minor League Baseball honor recognizes outstanding service as a league president. Landers credits his 10 clubs and notes the league's stability, excellent umpire management, publicity gains, and strong finances under his leadership.
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Landers shaped Appy League with Top Prospect Baseball Cards
Landers led the Appy League initiative creating Top Prospect Baseball Cards featuring three players from each team. McGonagle credits the program as widely recognized. Landers spent 29 years with the St. Louis Cardinals in multiple Midwest assignments, rising to vice president and general manager of the Springfield Cardinals before early retirement after Anheuser Busch sold the club.
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Graham G-Men Clash With Blue Streaks In VHSL Final
Graham G-Men seek a 12th straight win as they face Blue Streaks on Williams Stadium turf at Liberty University in Lynchburg. The doubleheader begins with Lafayette vs Pulaski County at 12:30, then Graham plays at 4. Tickets $9 admit both games. travel routes and special rubber spike shoes noted.
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Championship doubleheader traffic in Lynchburg faces fans
In Lynchburg the VHSL approves a dual football format with Lafayette Pulaski County and Graham Harrisonburg games on the same day. A $9 ticket covers both contests, with concerns about traffic, parking at Liberty University, and fans leaving after the first game.
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