Hokies' No 2 QB to miss bowl game with alcohol issues
Virginia Tech will be without Ike Whitaker the No 2 quarterback for the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Georgia on December 30 in Atlanta. Whitaker seeks inpatient treatment for alcohol related issues and will be sidelined along with three other injured players.
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Georgia Tech regroups for return to Jacksonville
Georgia Tech aims to rebound after a 9 6 ACC championship loss to Wake Forest with a Jan 1 Gator Bowl against West Virginia in Jacksonville. The Yellow Jackets seek a 10th win since 1998, restore confidence, and honor seniors after a difficult late season.
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Bluefield College earns NAIA Champions of Character honor
Bluefield College and its student athletes have been named an NAIA Champions of Character Institution for demonstrating respect integrity responsibility servant leadership and sportsmanship on and off the field. The program requires community outreach workshops and rewards five freshmen with $1000 scholarships each year.
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Twin Valley adapts with four new starters around Baldwin
Pilgrim's Knob Virginia Twin Valley brings back only one starter from last year's runner-up squad but relies on 6-7 senior center Matthew Baldwin and a host of youngsters. Sophomores Garrett Horne and Hunter Simpson plus juniors Josh Looney Jory Rife anchor early lineup as freshmen emerge. Coach Brian Moore notes distance from last year while stressing hard work and balance between experienced and new players ahead of a Dec tournament and Jan 5 district opener with Haysi.
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UConn Routs Cavaliers Behind Strong Second Half Run
Connecticut led 13-11 at halftime before a 25-9 burst after the break extended the margin to 96-60. Kalana Greene scored 21 points, Renee Montgomery had 17 points and nine assists, as UConn shot 66 percent and dominated inside in Charlottesville. Virginia shot 27 percent and was blocked nine times, led by Lyndra Littles with 14.
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Mount View falls to Pike View in high school girls basketball
Mount View, 0-2, trailed 23-8 after the first quarter and 40-22 at halftime as Pike View used pressure defense to force 22 turnovers in the first half. Dominique Newbill led Mount View with 15 points while Alexis Montgomery added 14 and Desiree Cleage 10. Coburn scored 18 by halftime for Pike View, which improved to 5-2 behind strong team play. The Knights hoped for better chemistry with Trista Thomas out ill and Samantha Thomas stepping in as a substitute.
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