UConn Cruises Past Boston College In Big East Final
No. 1 Connecticut routs Boston College 96-54 in the Big East championship, staying unbeaten at 33-0. Tournament MVP Ashja Jones scores 19 points with 11 rebounds, Tamika Williams adds 18, while Sue Bird 16, Diana Taurasi 14 and Swin Cash 10 pace the Huskies.
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Grafton poised for Class AA state bid after regional win
Grafton beat Ritchie County 70 37 to secure Region II berth. Senior guard Lafferty leads with 11.3 ppg and 166 steals for the season while McDaniel has 842 points and 411 assists. Brandi Patton praised as best sixth man in the state by coach Rich Bord. The winner advances to Charleston Friday to face Wyoming East or Oak Glen in the Class AA semifinal.
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Lady Cavs eye fourth title in Class A run
Wilkerson says beating Mercer Christian would keep the Lady Cavs on track for a fourth title as Powell and Cook highlight leadership. The team rebounded from a mid season slide with focus, pressure defense, and strong ball movement to face Pocahontas County in a Thursday 1:30 Class A quarterfinal at the Charleston Civic Center.
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Tuggle Leads Lady Mavericks Toward Rematch for Class AA Title
Meagan Tuggle, a guard for the Lady Mavericks, averages 2.4 turnovers and about eight points per game as the team defends its state Class AA title. She credits teammates Shari Walker and Casey Taylor for scoring and notes the five solid starters and strong bench. The squad faces Grafton at 1:30 p.m. in Charleston Civic Center, continuing a family-driven basketball legacy rooted in Monroe County.
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Shrader Shines As Tazewell Hoops Freshman Breaks Through
Shrader, a first year player for Tazewell High, has emerged as a key contributor alongside MCA post player Nestel. He credits family support and summer pickup games for his development, noting four Cavaliers reached double digit scoring this season. Coach Shirey and Nestel praise his steady improvement and clutch performances.
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Princeton Edges Greenbrier East In Rough Regional Tilt
Princeton finishes 16-8 after a 42 51 loss to Greenbrier East at Raleigh County Armory. Key players: Rory Hedrick 11 for Princeton and Hoke 12, Reed 11 with 11 rebounds for Princeton. East's Matt Estep 22 and Travis Hoke 13 pace Greenbrier East, while Reed adds four blocks and Hedrick 10 points for Princeton.
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