Sampson among new inductees to national basketball hall of fame
Ralph Sampson, the last three time national collegiate player of the year at Virginia, is among the newest inductees. Coaches Bobby Knight and Eddie Sutton and players James Worthy, Cazzie Russell and Chris Mullen are also in the class. Story, B-3.
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Eddie Sutton
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Cazzie Russell
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Story
Notre Dame routs Villanova as Hansbrough nets 30 in finale
Notre Dame star Ben Hansbrough with 30 points and 10 assists leads No. 8 Notre Dame past No. 19 Villanova 93-72 in his final home game. Tim Abromaitis adds a career high nine 3s and 30 points as the Irish hit 20 Treys, setting a school record to secure a Big East tournament double bye.
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Bluefield Meets Greenbrier West In WV Sectional Play
Tuesday basketball schedule shows high school boys sectional tournaments in Class AA at Princeton Sr High with Bluefield versus Greenbrier West at 6 p.m. and Summers County facing PikeView at 8 p.m. Also Class A action at Appalachian Bible College Meadow Bridge hosts Montcalm at 6 p.m. college games include N C State at Virginia and Boston College at Virginia Tech. WVIAC tournament opens with Concord at Alderson-Broaddus and Bluefield State at West Virginia Wesleyan at 7 30 p.m.
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West Virginia Conference honors announced for Concord players
The WVIAC named all conference awards on Monday. Concord College players Camisha Alexander Jolysa Brown earned second team with Sidney Lindsey honorable mention. Javaughn Acree Manuel and Bluefield State's Hickman Simmons also received honors.
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Free basketball clinic at Charleston Civic Center Saturday
West Virginia Conference coaches and athletes will host a free basketball clinic for girls and boys in grades 1-8 this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center. The first 100 registrants receive a free T-shirt and free admission to that evening's WVIAC championship games, courtesy of Frontier Communications.
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Portis released by Redskins after seven seasons
Clinton Portis, 29, was released by the Washington Redskins on Monday ending a charismatic seven year stay that made him the face of the franchise. He sits 77 yards from 10,000 for his career but played only 13 games over the last two seasons due to injuries.
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Clinton Portis
Washington Redskins
Portis
Concord Lions advance in WVIAC tournament
Concord dominated West Virginia State 92 67 in the opening round as coach Kenny Osborne praised energy and teamwork. Sidney Lindsey sparked the start with a steal and score, Jolysa Brown took over, and the bench contributed to a 14 2 lead before settling in for the win.
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West Virginia State
Lady Lions
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Lindsey
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Generals rally to beat Mercer Christian 53 37 in regional opener
Montcalm General overcame an 11 point deficit and a 0 for 16 drought to defeat Mercer Christian Academy 53 37 in the Class A Region 3 Section 2 tournament. Daniel Pendergrass led with 13 points and 12 rebounds while Lindsey Jones praised the team’s improved shot selection and composure.
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Bluefield Mayor Don Harris funds Bluefield College football launch
Bluefield Virginia mayor Don Harris presented 5000 dollars Monday evening to David Olive president of Bluefield College and Ruth Blankenship vice president of advancement to aid the creation of the college's new football team.
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Bluefield College
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Bluefield town donates to college football revival
Bluefield Virginia contributes 5000 dollars to Bluefield College as part of a push to revive the dormant football program halted by World War II. President David Olive notes the team paused nearly 70 years ago when players joined the war effort and equipment was donated to Beaver High.
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Toppers end BSC's season in Jenni Robbins matchup
West Liberty, seeded second, led Bluefield State 61 points in the opening 20 minutes en route to a 101-70 first round victory. Robbins posted a double double with 22 points and 12 assists, both game highs, while Hansen had 20 points and seven rebounds and Stacey added 18 with eight boards. Malemee hit four threes for BSC in the loss.
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