Big Blues fall to Tech in OT in WVC opener
Bluefield State College drops a 103-94 overtime decision to WVU Tech at the Tech Fieldhouse in the West Virginia Conference tournament. Elonia Jones and Sean Wattie helped seal the win for Tech as BSC fights back from deficits, with Ted Green and Jonathan Frazier leading the Big Blues while Jermaine Byrd posts 20 points. Tech advances to face Alderson-Broaddus in Charleston.
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Woodrow Wilson
Jonathan Frazier
Oak Hill
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Frazier
Ted
Jonathan
Brown
Jeremy Crews
Josh Funk
Bluefield
Jermaine Byrd
Charleston Civic Center
Alderson-Broaddus
Grundy Rallies Past Magna Vista In Tight Showdown
Holland led Grundy with 34 points as Magna Vista fought back from a late third-quarter deficit. Duffy paced Magna Vista with 18 points while Martin added 16 and Hairston 15. Grundy benefited from strong guard play by Reece and inside work from Farmer to finish 78-64.
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Kevin Johnson
Wave
Chawn Martin
Benji Looney
Matt Lester
Martin
Josh Duffy
Alexay Hairston
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Looney
Gary
James
Stretch" Mounts
Farmer
Kellam
Tatum
Hayes
Hodge
Green
Totals
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Reece
Stacy
Justus
Fields
Northfork League tourney opens with upset and high scorers
Crumpler upset the Ruff Riders 56 43 as Corey Pannell poured in 37 points including seven three pointers. Bartley beat the Gunners 70 65 behind Roger Hale 31 and Corey Pannell 37, while Scott Goins led the Wrecking Crew to a 60 56 win over a balanced KBL. Second round games set for Sunday afternoon.
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Scott Goins
KBL
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Tracy Gravely
Henry Lipscome
Tom Burton
Robert Moody
Pennington
Chilly Brown
Brown
Kirk McMillion
Lydell Collier
Peppy Weaver
Harold Neal
Collier
Weaver
Ryan Bailey
Ross Bailey
Mike Scott
Kris Joyce
Robbie Bailey
Johnny Dalton
Reggie Woodson
Ruff
Jeremy Jones
Antoine Helm
Paul Bailey
Tribe
Anthony
Walton
Graham
Jay Gray
Herbie Brooks
Paul Gravely
Charles Stores
Bo Justice
Tony Tooley
Walter Reed
Dreamers
Larry Porterfield
Jerry Saunders
Jeff Younger
Saunders
Shawn Thomas
Ron Brown
Jhamel Scott
Roger Hale
Jerry Dobbs
Charles Walker
B.J. Kirk
Trey
David Dobbs
James DeWitt
William Bailey
B.J. Smalls
Wrecking Crew
Big Red Machine joins Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
Sparky Anderson elected by veterans committee to the Hall of Fame alongside Tony Perez and Marty Brennaman. Perez previously enshrined, Brennaman joins broadcasters wing, with Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench already in. Anderson to wear Reds cap at July induction, honoring the 1970s Reds dynasty and GM Bob Howsam’s role.
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Pocahontas Wrestlers Gain State Berths and Alumni Game Set
Nick Thompson and Britton Williams earned berths to the state wrestling tournament March 3 4 at the Salem Civic Center in Salem Virginia. The Legends of Pocahontas Alumni basketball game is scheduled March 25 at Pocahontas High School at 6 30 p m. Registration forms are available at PHS or from booster members and are due by March 12. For more information call (540) 945-5988.
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Graham
Nick Thompson
Britton Williams
Salem Civic Center
Salem
PHS Pocahontas
Legends of Pocahontas
Pocahontas High School
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Grappiers. Williams Eyes Salem Victory
Williams expresses confidence in facing his opponent in Salem as he highlights his strength training including a 300 pound bench press and 810 pound leg press.
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Williams
Rough N Rowdy Brawl set for Welch Armory this weekend
McDowell County stars headline the Rough N Rowdy Brawl at Welch Armory March 3 and 4 with bouts starting at 8 p.m. Contestants from McDowell Wyoming and Mercer Counties compete for four champions and up to 5000 dollars in prize money across men and women divisions. Tickets range from 10 to 15 dollars, with advance sales ongoing.
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Jan Hughes
Hughes
Princeton Racquetball Spring Tournament At Center
Racquetball fans prepare for the Princeton Pires and Fitness Center event March 10 to 12 sponsored by Citizens Real Estate Investment Company. Stacy Lucas says the Center expects its largest tourney with divisions under AARA rules and a $25 entry for the first division.
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Center
Citizens Real Estate Investment Company
Stan Thompson
Stacy Lucas
Princeton Health & Fitness Center
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Bluefield Lady Beavers Triumph in Sectional Final
Bluefield defeated Pike View 44-32 as Yashica Page scored 19 and Wendy Bray added 11. The Lady Beavers, led by Kristen Perry, Nicole Perry and Vanessa Adams, eye a strong postseason run while Summers County stands as No. 2 in the final prep poll with Amanda Williams leading. Nikki Jackson’s 12 helped the Lady Bobcats' 81-27 win over Shady Spring amid a crowded regional slate of eight games Thursday across eight venues including Weir vs Magnolia and Lincoln vs Bridgeport.
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Pike View
Wendy Bray
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Nicole Perry
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Summers County
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Shady Spring
Brandi Mitts
Brandi Bassham
Ray Bowling
Weir
Magnolia
Moundsville High School
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Bridgeport
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Tucker County
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Keyser High School
Clay County
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Tolsia
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