Montcalm softball players earn all state honors
Montcalm seniors Sheena Johnson and April Jennings received All-Class A softball honors with Johnson named a second-team utility player and Jennings earning a special honorable mention. The item also lists Nextel Cup leaders with Jimmie Johnson leading in points.
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Nadal extends clay win streak at Roland Garros
Nadal, defending French Open champion, improved to 57 straight clay wins with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 6-2 victory over Lleyton Hewitt on the Paris clay. The win sets up a potential clash with Roger Federer as the tournament progresses.
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University of Charleston Wins WVIAC Commissioners Cup
The University of Charleston captured the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Commissioners Cup, ending Wesleyan's 14 year hold on the honor. UC posted a .500 or better record across all sports for the 2005-2006 year, with Wheeling Jesuit, Wesleyan, Shepherd, and Concord following in the standings.
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High School Playoffs Week Schedule For Group AA Events
Tuesday hosts girls soccer quarterfinals at Blacksburg old middle school Tazewell at Blacksburg 7 p.m. Group A baseball quarterfinals at Flanagan Dam Haysi faces Glenvar at 6 p.m. Softball at Honaker High James River meets Honaker 6 p.m. Thursday singles semifinals group AA tennis Chad Brady Graham vs Alex Funkhouser John Handley 9 a.m. Singles finals at noon at Virginia Tech. Friday group AA team semifinals Graham against Hidden Valley at Virginia Tech 9 a.m.
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James River
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Graham
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Virginia Tech
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Three on Three Basketball Tourney at Celebrate Princeton Days
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament takes place Saturday in Princeton as part of Celebrate Princeton Days. Competition begins at 9 a.m. in the old Princeton post office parking lot on Mercer Street with participants from ages 10 to adult. Signups via calls to 304 487 5045 or 304 960 0723.
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Steelers Win Fifth Super Bowl Ring in XL Triumph
The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated their fifth title after defeating Seattle in Super Bowl XL in February. Right tackle Max Starks praised the ring at the Sunday presentation, calling it beautiful and more than he expected.
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Wie Fails to Break Barrier in U S Open Putt Woes
Michelle Wie, 16, struggles with putting as three straight bogeys derail her bid to become the first woman in the U S Open. She shoots 3 over 75 in New Jersey, leaving her among the middle of the field of 153 players. only the top 18 advance.
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Graham Freshman Brady Earns Region IV Tennis Honors
Freshman Chad Brady of Graham was named Region IV boys tennis player of the year after defeating Abingdon’s Adam Henderson 6 0, 6 1 to win the Region IV singles crown. Brady advances to the Group AA singles semifinals on Thursday and teams up with the G-Men for the team semifinals Friday against Hidden Valley.
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Quarters Tazewell Set for State Soccer Clash
Tazewell girls, 15-6-1, meet Blacksburg, 16-2-2, in a state quarterfinal at Bill Brown Field. Coach Cecil praised Blacksburg’s speed and passing while noting Tazewell’s strong defense and Abbey Kitts in goal after a 1-0 regional semifinal win over Martinsville and a 3-2 regional final victory over Abingdon.
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Antolini signs with Division II St Thomas Aquinas
Michael Antolini of Princeton Senior High continues the season with the tennis team as he signs with Division II St Thomas Aquinas. He previously reached the state tournament in both singles and doubles this spring.
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Drivers race through pain in NASCAR legends
Ricky Rudd taped his eyes open to race, Davey Allison raced with a broken hand and Gel Velcro on his cast to grip the wheel, Dale Earnhardt ran with a broken sternum, Darrell Waltrip drove with a broken leg, and Jeff Burton once raced with vertigo. Tony Stewart then logged 37 laps despite a bro.
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Princeton star Antolini commits to St. Thomas Aquinas College
Michael Antolini, a Princeton graduate who grew up idolizing John McEnroe, is headed to St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill New York to play tennis. He credits his year-round training and plans to elevate his game in the NCAA Division II NYCAC. He helped lift Princeton into serious competition during his tenure, with coaches noting his talent and impact on the program.
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Gilbert High School
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Wade earns his place in limelight as NBA prospect
Dwyane Wade, Chicago native and Bulls fan, earns rising star status with acrobatic play and clutch leadership for the Heat. Shaquille ONeal praises him as the first Dwyane Wade, not the next Michael Jordan, noting Wade has earned fame, endorsements, and a shot at the NBA finals.
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