West Virginia names White MVP for third straight year
Quarterback Patrick White was named WVU football team MVP for the third consecutive year on Sunday. Linebacker Martty Ivy earned the defensive award, Pat McAfee won special teams honors, and Adam Hughes shared the Whitey Gwynne Award with Alric Arnett and J.T. Thomas.
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Pat McAfee
Princeton
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WVU
Whitey Gwynne
Alric Arnett
J.T. Thomas
South tops North in North-South All-Star volleyball clash
Princeton senior Laura Whitt helped the South rout the North in Beckley as part of the North-South All-Star game. Whitt has signed to play college basketball at High Point. Teammates included Brittany McClung of Princeton, Devan Amos and Olivia Utterback from James Monroe, Niki Perry of Montcalm, and Megan Hightower of Summers County.
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Olivia Utterback
Montcalm
Niki Perry
Summers County
Megan Hightower
Bland County at E Montgomery Giles at Christiansburg Boys
Boys games feature Bland County traveling to E Montgomery Giles while Christiansburg hosts a separate boys matchup against Giles. Williamson hosts the girls contest with Big Creek visiting Williamson.
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Orioles Decline to Offer Cabrera 2009 Contract
The Baltimore Orioles did not offer arbitration to Daniel Cabrera, making the right hander a free agent. Cabrera, 26, posted an 8-10 record and 5.25 ERA this season, marking a fourth straight losing year. The 6 foot 7 pitcher began with Bluefield in 2002 and is the last Bluefield Orioles alumnus to reach the majors.
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Princeton Rays gift shop to open on weekdays and weekends
The Princeton Rays at Hunnicutt Field will host weekday shop hours from today through December 23 between 5 and 6 PM and a Saturday session December 20 from 2 to 4 PM. Items include shirts with the new P Ray logo and stocking stuffers. Call 487-2000 for details.
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Grizzlies Extend Youth Movement with Heat Win
Memphis Grizzlies stretch their winning streak to four with a 102-86 win over the Miami Heat. Rookie O J Mayo from Huntington High School scores 28 points while Rudy Gay adds 18. Eight of Memphis 14 players are 23 or younger, marking their longest run since the 2005 06 season.
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Steelers Rally Past Ravens For AFC North Title
The Pittsburgh Steelers 13 9 over Baltimore Ravens clinched their second straight division crown on a late drive led by Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes. Holmes caught a 4 yard TD pass with 43 seconds left as Pittsburgh overcame a 9 6 deficit.
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Sorenstam leaves with no regrets at Dubai Ladies Masters
Annika Sorenstam finishes seventh at the Dubai Ladies Masters, birdie on 18 earning standing ovation and tears as she retires from pro golf. She carded 1-under 71 to end tied for seventh, six behind winner Anja Monke who shot 68 to finish 13-under. Monke credited the ovation for Sorenstam and reflected on the moment as players watched the legendary Swede close her LET career.
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United Arab Emirates
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Anja Monke
Sorenstam
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Monke
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Basketball starts early at MCA in Princeton
Mercer Christian Academy in Princeton emphasizes early training for girls under head coach Brian Pettry. He notes practices begin in elementary and middle school focusing on layups ball handling and versatility so players are ready for varsity.
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Hokies rout Longwood as Vassallo and Allen pace win
A.D. Vassallo led Virginia Tech with 21 points and Jeff Allen posted a double double with 19 points and 21 rebounds in a 79-57 victory over Longwood. Terrell Bell and Malcolm Delaney added 12 each as Tech dominated 52 percent shooting in the second half and outrebounded 52-27. The Hokies travel to New York for the Aeropostale Holiday Festival opener against Columbia with St. John's and Marist in the four team event.
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Jeff Allen
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Malcolm Delaney
Vassallo
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Lancers
Antwan Carter
New York
Columbia
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Marist
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