WVU poised for Sugar Bowl payday and ACC fallout
WVU holds 11th ranking as fans anticipate a Sugar Bowl date with Georgia, eyeing a potential $17 million payout to bolster the program. Tech’s ACC title loss dampens hopes for an Orange Bowl berth, while UVA anticipates ESPN exposure after a Music City Bowl bid. Go Cars.
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Beavers tip off with Cubs in season opener
Bluefield and Jaeger girls open the 2005 regular season with a matchup that features familiar coaching ties. Bluefield coach Tony Mallamaci and Jaeger’s Doug Damron share a long history, and Mallamaci says both teams will rely on fundamentals and tough defense as veterans Aiesha Dewitt Stephanie Wallace Kathleen Bailey lead the Beavers along with freshman Apryle Buford at point guard. Wallace, a strong defender and shooter, is expected to handle guard duties when needed.
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Hurt earns Mumley MVP in quiet Bluefield loss
Jeremy Hurt, Bluefield High School junior, received the Samuel A. Mumley Most Valuable Player Award after Bluefield’s 40-0 state football championship game loss to Weir. Hurt, 6-2, 195 pounds, had 31.5 tackles in the regular season and over 50 in the four game playoff run. He credited the team effort and expressed pride despite the defeat as Bluefield eyes a possible return in 2006.
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Sugar Bowl title drives two underdog teams
Sour preseason talk ends sweetly as seventh-ranked Georgia and West Virginia meet in the Sugar Bowl in Atlanta. Both schools surpassed expectations, replacing quarterbacks and revamping defenses, and now face the Southeastern Conference champion against the Big East winner in a high stakes showdown. Georgia, located near Atlanta, seeks a third straight game in the city after two wins at nearby venues.
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High school basketball schedule and pro NFL results
High school girls and boys games listed by weekday with matchups including Bland County Rural Retreat Narrows Giles James Monroe Virginia High Graham Haysi Grundy Wy East Mercer Christian Shady Springs PikeView Marion Tazewell. Pro and college notes show NFL Sunday night San Diego over Oakland 34 17 and Monday Philadelphia late game.
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Player of the Week Banquet Honors 2005 Recipients
Recipients of the Pocahontas Coal Association and Bluefield Daily Telegraph Player of the Week awards for 2005, along with their coaches and families, will be honored at the annual Player of the Year banquet beginning at 6 p.m. at the Princeton Elks Lodge. The region's top football player will be announced in Wednesday's Daily Telegraph.
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Shepard tops SWD standouts
Saman tha Shepard of Tazewell High School finished her senior volleyball year with top honors as Southwest District player of the year and first team in both district and All-Region IV lists. Also named to SWD first team were Zachlynn Blackburn of Tazewell and Kim Weaver of Richlands with honorable region mention. Ashley Stevens of Grundy made the district first team and All-Region II second team.
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