Bluefield High hosts opening win quotes mark Tuesday action
The article lists Tuesday results across high school and college games including Bluefield and Narrows wins and Mercer Christian’s dominant 103 42 victory. It quotes Bluefield High coach Danny Gaither on defense and potential mismatches after the opening game win.
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Charlotte lands Johnson to own NBA expansion team
Robert Johnson, BET founder, selected as owner of the NBA’s Charlotte expansion franchise set to debut in 2004 05, replacing the Hornets who moved to New Orleans. The club will play one season at the Charlotte Coliseum before moving to a $260 million downtown arena. A dispersal draft will fill the roster with eight players protected by each team.
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Beavers open with win over Oak Hill
Bluefield Beavers beat Oak Hill Red Devils 56 to 43 at Bluefield High School. A fast 9-0 start, stifling full court defense, and key plays by Dustin Wade and Cloyd Jefferies helped Bluefield seize control. Oak Hill recovered late in the first half but could not overtake the early lead.
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West Virginia
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Bluefield Beavers
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Fayette County
Dustin Wade
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Cardinals top Lady Blues in 84 58 win at Bluefield
Saginaw Valley State led wire to wire at Ned Shott Gym, dominating rebounding and finishing with an 84 58 win over Bluefield State. Erin Johnson scored 20 with eight boards, Gretchen Klein added 14 and seven rebounds as Bluefield State faded after a strong first half.
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Saginaw Valley State
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Gretchen Klein
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Monroe's defense stifles Summers County in rematch
James Monroe Lady Mavericks topple Summers County 61 to 45 as defense locks down the Lady Bobcats. Casey Taylor blocks five SCHS attempts while Amber Wuchevich adds three steals. Coach John Mustain praises the win as a season-opening defensive showcase.
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James Monroe Lady Mavericks
Summers County
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Lady Mavs
Casey Taylor
SCHS
James Monroe
Amber Wuchevich
JMHS
John Mustain
Lve
Summers
Narrows Narrowly Beats PikeView In Slugfest
Narrows Green Wave earned a 69 68 road win over PikeView Panthers as a late surge pushed them to 2 0. Joe Kinzer led all scorers with 27 points while Joey Powell added 15 and Jake Lewis 14 for Narrows. Johnny Perkins posted 23 points and nine rebounds for PikeView, with Joey Compton adding 14 and Derick Buzzo 11.
Marshall Leftwich Ragone brighten GMAC Bowl night
Top quarterbacks Byron Leftwich of Marshall and Dave Ragone of Louisville prepare for the GMAC Bowl in Mobile. Both players promote team success over personal glory as Marshall seeks its 11th win and Louisville aims to cap a 7-5 season with a bowl victory.
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