PikeView High to name new basketball coach tonight
The Mercer County Board of Education may approve PikeView High School’s new boys basketball coach tonight after a recommendation from principal Dan Zirkle. The appointee would replace Howard Hill, who resigned after two seasons. Hill led a 9-13 season and a 13-10 follow up, with notable wins over Poca and Shady Spring.
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Amateur Kaufman Leads West Virginia Open Round One
Jay Kaufman opened with a 1 under par 69 at Berry Hills Country Club to grab a one stroke lead in the West Virginia Open. The Vienna Wood County pharmaceutical representative is the only player under par as Brad Westfall and others trail. The 37 year old faced a tricky course on day one and warned the second round could bring trouble.
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Bluefield tops Princeton in Mercer Cup opener 10-6
Bluefield Orioles beat Princeton Devil Rays 10-6 at Bowen Field in the Mercer Cup opener. Adam Thomas started the rally with a walk and stolen base, Omar Rogers drove in a run, Ruben Francisco reached third on a Pedro pickoff misthrow, Matt Tate hurled four strong innings, Mike Russell hit a two run homer, Tripper Johnson aboard, then Princeton cut the lead in the fifth as Riley singled and Blount brought two home.
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Appy League notebook honors Princeton Hitter of the Week
Princeton Devil Ray Alex German was named Appalachian League Hitter of the Week for June 18 24 by Sports Ticket Today after hitting 538 with 846 slugging in his first Appy League week. He had four hits and six RBIs in a 15 11 win over Burlington from the leadoff spot. Cory Keylor and Cory Morris received promotions in Bluefield with Keylor moving up from Ohio University drafted out of Ohio University and Morris noted for a short Appy League assignment.
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Braves Rally Past Phillies To Tight NL East Race
Brian Jordan capped a six run third with a three run homer as the Braves beat the Phillies 9-4. Greg Maddux pitched seven innings to earn his fourth straight decision, while Andruw Jones and Quilvio Veras added key hits to push Atlanta within 1 1/2 games of Philadelphia.
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Garcia wins Buick Classic by three strokes in rain delayed finish
Hse Garcia, 21, Spaniard, carded a 4-under 68 to win the rain delayed Buick Classic by three over Scott Hoch. Woods faded to tie for 16th, 12 back, while Garcia eyes a rising rivalry and world number one status. Hoch led briefly at 12 under before Garcia reclaimed the lead with a seventh hole birdie.
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New Coach Brings Fresh Look to Bland County Bears
High school coach Doug Reavis returns to Fancy Gap leading the Bland County Bears with a single wing approach. He inherits a 4-6 2000 record under Danny Tibbs and coordinates an unusual two-school program with Bland High and Rocky Gap High School. Reavis emphasizes strength training with 15-17 varsity and similar JV participants and aims to boost community pride and turnout.
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