Winter survival basics frostbite and hypothermia tips
Frostbite harms exposed skin from wind with tissue damage ranging from mild blistering to severe mummification. Rewarming in the field is risky. stabilize with dry clothing and seek medical care. Hypothermia slows thinking, with shivering as an early warning. keep warm, dry, and hydrated, dress in layers, and avoid alcohol.
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Alderson Broaddus and Averett dominated openers in the eighth Currence Classic at Ned Shott Gym. AB crushed West Virginia State 97-83 behind Willie Davis 25 points 13 rebounds and five others in double figures. Averett rolled Bluefield State 86-71 with 25 points from Lionel Ransom and Antonio Randolph. Averett led 43-31 at halftime and stretched to 30-point margin late.
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Pocahontas used a fast start and controlled tempo to beat Matoaka 70-63 in the Twin State Shootout first round at Prince ton High. Shupe led Pocahontas with 19 points, joined by Dawson 18, Cook 14, Roberts 12, while White scored 17 for Matoaka as Pocahontas improves to 4-2 and advances to face Spanishburg in the championship.
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Bluefield Beavers jumped to an early lead and dominated the Cubs 102-58 as Louis McGue and Jamane Penn each scored 25 points. Matt Burton added 22, while Jonathan Hurt led CUDS with 22. Bluefield (3-1) prepares for a home showdown with Logan next week.
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Blacksburg bops Dogs in 66-63 thriller
Lester Thompson and John Maher combined for 46 points to lift Blacksburg to a 66-63 non-district win over Tazewell. Blacksburg overcame foul trouble and a late Tazewell push as Thompson scored 25 and Maher 21 with eight rebounds each. Griffith led Tazewell with 26 points and 12 rebounds despite foul trouble.
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Welsh to Decide If Moore Plays in Sugar Bowl
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