Tourney Organizer Faces Scrutiny Over Big-Deal Planning
Bluefield State athletic director Barry Blizzard discusses the 13th Annual Greater Bluefield Invitational Basketball Tournament won by Concord, detailing budgeting hurdles, guarantees, and staffing. He recalls pursuit of UDC and Tusculum, the value of hotel and meals, and next year’s scheduling as he juggles travel costs and resources.
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Garret Mathews
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield State
Barry Blizzard
Greater Bluefield
Earl Jones
BSC
UDC
Brushfork Armory
Blizzard
Savannah
Tusculum
Philadelphia Pharmacy
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Elizabeth City
North Carolina
East Coast
Rhyne
Morgan State
Unc-Ashville
Wofford
Sheraton
Rio Grande
Concord Beats Bluefield State in Weekend Invitational Showdown
Concord defeated Bluefield State 110 to 99 on the road as Randy Jennings scored 33 and transfer Tracy Poindexter posted 38, 26, and 26 in recent games. Bluefield State coach Terry Brown notes bench depth and defense as keys to future success while Concord coach Don Christie relies on Ellis Cook and key scorers Oakes Williams Marshall.
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Concord
Bluefield State
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Montcalm
Tracy Poindexter
Jennings
Poindexter
Mountain Lion
Scott Frye
Mark Green
Joey Fitzwater
Terry Brown
Don Christie
Scott Ellis
Tom Cook
Eddie Davis
Ellis
Cook
Athens Allstar
Mountain Lions
Brown
Keith Oakes
Chase Williams
Rick Marshall
Stan Martin
Nebraska Purdue Win Sun Bowl Liberty Bowl Victories
The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Mississippi State 31-17 in the Sun Bowl to salvage a disappointing Big Eight season. Purdue beat Missouri 28-25 in the Liberty Bowl, while Arkansas routed Tulane 34-15 in the Hall of Fame Bowl Saturday night.
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Associated Press
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Mississippi State
Purdue
Missouri
Arkansas
Tulane
Cornhuskers
Oklahoma
Bulldogs
Jeff Quinn
Quinn
Tim McCrady
Nebraska
Todd Brown
Mark Herrmann
Herrmann
Bart Burrell
Burrell
Richlands Tourney Opens With Two Night Games
In Richlands Virginia the first round of the Richlands invitational features Galax versus Pocahontas at 7 p.m. and Rural Retreat meeting Richlands in the nightcap. Pocahontas and Rural Retreat seek wins as they advance toward Tuesday’s title game.
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Black Diamond
Pocahontas
Rural Retreat
Hogaheegee
Ronnie Kennedy
Montell Bowman
Qary Nichols
Beckley
Beaver Oak Hill
Gary
Schedule Change for Area Basketball Ratings Pushback
The official Area basketball ratings will delay publication from December 30 to January 6 to coincide with the new weekly release cycle. The adjustment shifts the first rating list to the Tuesday after New Year, keeping the usual format intact.
High school hoops preview shapes West Virginia and Princeton race
Gary Nichols and other coaches weigh Division A and B contenders led by Princeton Northfork Mullens and Bramwell. Beavers and Beavers Oak Hill clashes highlight home court edge while Northfork’s Jessee Fields and fast Blue Demons pace the field as teams eye Charleston’s late March state shootout.
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Gary
Princeton
Charleston
Northfork
Jessee Fields
Blue Demons
Norethfork
Marshall To Test Maryland In College Park Invitational
Marshall University enters a challenging matchup at the Maryland Invitational facing 9th ranked Maryland after a 7-1 start. Leading scorer George Washington will duel with Albert King, a former NYC playground teammate, as coach Bob Zuffelato aims for early national recognition. St. John’s and Bowling Green meet in the second game.
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Marshall
Bob Zuffelato
Pitt Johnstown
Ohio Wesleyan
Zuffelato
George Washington
New York City
Albert King
Washington
King
Bronx
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