All-Group AA selections highlight Rustburg stars and rivals
Rustburg standout Jones led the G-Men to a 14-0 season with 565 rushing yards and 21 TDs, while Steve Godsey anchored the defense. David Foster, Marcus Latimer, and guards and linemen from Park View, Lee, Blacksburg, and Salem earn second and first team honors. Coach Walt Sherwin of Lee Staunton named AP Group AA Coach of the Year.
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Pascasio
Graham
Carlock
SWD
Grundy
David Foster
Foster
Blacksburg
Matt Smith
Golden Wave
Jones
Steve Godsey
Rustburg
Brown
Nottoway
Godsey
Waverly Jackson
Park View
South Hill
Simeon Tucker
Tabb
Tucker
Courtland
Cove
Troy Brandon
Dyer
Brandon
Chris Sweet
Salem
Kevin Siple
Lee Staunton
Ord
Lee High
Randall Lefevers
Jared Hamlin
Carrollee
Matt Montgomery
Chris Davis
Tunstall
Cecil Law
Davis
Law
Jackson
Beavers aim to earn respect with young Bluefield lineup
Beavers coach Ate Boyd discusses a rebuilding season with four returning lettermen and a challenging schedule. Key losses include Hank Johnson and John Morris, while Darrell Harris, John Riddle, Eric Atwell and Penn provide leadership. The team, though inexperienced, promises depth and toughness as Bluefield opens at Greenbrier East and faces Graham and Logan in early games.
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Boyd
The
Beavers
Hank Johnson
John Morris
Doug Rozzel
Mike Compton
Kevin Husk
Darrell Harris
John Riddle
Eric Atwell
Harris
Riddle
Atwell
Penn
Matt Burton
Ronald Betts
Louis McGue
Raymond Isabelle
Jacob Bland
Bream Wins Hutch Award for Overcoming Adversity
Sid Bream, who endured three knee operations to help the Pirates win the NL East, is named the 26th Hutch Award winner. He hit .270 with 67 RBIs in 149 games, signed with the Braves as a free agent after the season, and the award will be presented at the Dapper Dan sports dinner in Pittsburgh on February 9.
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Dayton
Ohio
Sid Bream
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bream
Atlanta Braves
Fred Hutchinson
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Dapper Dan
Pittsburgh
Pub not blamed in Moroso's death
The Alcohol Law Enforcement division found no evidence of irresponsible service at Woody's in Cornelius after Rob Moroso, 22, drank there the night of the Holly Farms 400 race. Moroso died Sept. 30 driving at more than 75 mph on North Carolina 150 near Mooresville, colliding with an oncoming vehicle.
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Raleigh
N.C
Rob Moroso
Nascar
State Alcohol Law Enforcement Division
A.L.E
Moroso
Woody
North Wilkesboro
North Carolina Highway Patrol
N.C. 150
Mooresville
Bramwell aims for success with limited height and strong returnees
Bramwell coach Sparks notes a short roster height but relies on two returning starters Harold Brown and Tex Rice to anchor the team. Brown averages 15 points per game last season, Rice had 10 points and leads in assists, while Reggie Walton, James Taylor, and Terry Keller fill key roles. Substitutes include twins David and Michael Meredith, Jody Jenkins, and freshman Eric Beggs as Bramwell eyes improvement. In other news, Homer Ball of Athens shot a hole in one at Pipestein Resort State Park on a 145 yard, par 3 hole with Jim Gore, Jack Martin, and Dave Klingensmith as playing partners.
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Sparks
Harold Brown
Tex Rice
Bramwell
Brown
Rice
Reggie Walton
Anthony
Walton
James Taylor
Terry Keller
David
Michael Meredith
Jody Jenkins
Eric Beggs
Pipestem Homer Ball
Athens
Pipestein Resort State Park
Jim Gore
Jack Martin
Dave Klingensmith
Beavers honor Concord-bound players in 1991 football awards
Fifth-year coach Fred Simon addressed Beavers players and parents after awards presented by Pat Cisco Tre Brock Steckline. Grant received the inaugural Currence award as Beavers plan tougher schedule and weight training resumes after Christmas. Principal Grindstaff praised uniforms and teased new maroon gear while dismissing gold pants as luck.
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Concord
Pat Cisco
Tre
Brock Steckline
Broc Steckline
Grant
Fred Simon
Mas
Simon
Joan Grindstaff
Grindstaff
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Marcus Latimer
Bluefield
Fairlea
Greenbrier East
Princeton
Logan
Metro News Index
Burton
Beckley
Pirate
Hutch Award
Ationwide
Ucwe
Sam J. Baker
U.S. Rt
Nationwide Insurance
Michael J. Romeo
Pub
Zenith Data Systems
Groupe Bull
P.O. Box
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McCann’s
Clearange
Tazewell
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