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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2008
Page
9
The Avon aged squad to defend as Wyoming East tops the AP preseason poll released Monday on the eve of the boys basketball season. Summers County and PikeView each had votes but did not crack the top 10. Bluefield also tied for third.
Tonight's hoops slate lists boys games including Graham at Bluefield Narrows at James Monroe Montcalm at Craig County Scott at PikeView Richlands at Haysi and a Hoops Classic in Charleston with Pipestem Christian vs Wood County Christian at 8:30 a.m. Jaeger vs Lincoln County at 11:50 a.m. The Border War at Hurley pits Teco Coal against Border rivals Big Creek Grundy and Tazewell vs East Ridge Ky. Montcalm meets Hurley at 8:30 p.m. Girls games feature Hurley at Jaeger Montcalm at Mercer Christian Scott at Pike View Woodrow Wilson at Princeton Twin Valley at Bland County Narrows at Tazewell and college action Bluefield travels to Newport News Apprentice at 7 p.m. plus Houston Baptist at Marshall at 7 p.m.
The Dallas Cowboys toppled the NFC East champion New York Giants 20-8 as eight sacks, including three by DeMarcus Ware, keyed the win. Tony Romo went 20 of 30 for 244 yards and two touchdowns while Terrell Owens earned a strong night. Eli Manning finished 18 of 34 for 191 yards with two picks. Ahmad Bradshaw posted eight rushing yards on three carries and one reception for 16 yards.
The AP Top 10 list shows North Carolina leading with a 9-0 record and 1,800 points, followed by Connecticut Pittsburgh Oklahoma Texas and Wake Forest in the top five with varied records and scores. Duke at six, Xavier seven, Gonzaga eight and Louisville ten round out the poll.
West Virginia freshman Devin Ebanks earned Big East rookie of the week after two road games with 13 points and 17 rebounds in a loss to Davidson and 15 points and 10 rebounds in a win at Duquesne. Virginia Tech freshman Shanel Harrison was named ACC women's basketball rookie of the week after a 14 point 10 rebound double double in a 72 70 overtime win over James Madison.
The Sacramento Kings fired sixth NBA coach Reggie Theus this season after a 6-18 start in his second year. Assistant Kenny Natt takes over, making him the fourth Kings coach in under three years as the team drops 10 of 11 and sits last in the Pacific Division.
The Tennessee women's basketball team dropped to 11th in the AP Top 25, snapping a 211 straight weeks in the rankings. The run remains 56 weeks longer than UCLA’s men’s record of 155.
The 22 year old Arena Football League announced Monday it will cancel the 2009 season due to difficult economic times. Columbus co-owner Jim Renacci expressed hope every owner is committed to a return in 2010 and a possible abbreviated 2009 schedule. Philadelphia's Jon Bon Jovi is pictured hoisting the championship trophy.
Fayetteville State built a big second half lead but had to withstand a late charge as Bluefield State pushed to reverse a 19 minute first half deficit. The Broncos held on for a 79 76 victory Monday night, with key scores from Carshawn Johnson and Jerome Johnson.
Bluefield Beavers coach Buster Large meets his old school Graham in the season opener at Ned Shott Gymnasium. Graham, 1-1 after two games, eyes a bounce back win led by Jordan Bryan with 15.5 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Bluefield searches for leadership from Craig Ponder as both teams aim to start strong.
Shane Hicks of the Big Creek Owls earned Class A all-state first team honors by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association as a 5 foot 9 inch 215 pound senior. Cody Johnson, the Owls junior quarterback, was named to a second team utility spot. his cousins were also listed as all-staters.
Mercer Christian girls basketball opened 3-0 this season, coach Brian Pettrey praising the hot start after a 3-0 run. The Generals host Montcalm tonight after routing Mount Hope 49-18 with 37 forced turnovers, capping a strong opening three quarters.
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