NCAA and NBA results sweep across college and pro sports
Results include Purdue beating Virginia Tech 80 62 in women's NCAA, BC over Vanderbilt 86 85 OT, North Carolina over Wyoming 90 74, and LSU vs Wisconsin Green Bay late. In NIT, St Johns beat Virginia 73 63 and Minnesota 84 70. NBA scores feature Memphis over Orlando 110 104, New York 100 90 Toronto, and more. Hockey notes list Boston 3 Toronto 2 and Buffalo 4 Colorado 3 OT. Cup standings note Kenseth leads NASCAR march 23 with top money earners shown. Historical notes cover Horton Smith winning the Masters, Sugar Ray Robinson title run, and UCLA NCAA titles spanning 1934 to 1972.
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Bluefield softball beats focus on rival James Monroe
Michelle Dillon of Bluefield High School says the team is gearing up to beat regional rival James Monroe, framing the major target as their biggest on the schedule. The quote frames a competitive mindset ahead of key regional play.
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Lady Beavers Open Season With Princeton Opener
Bluefield first year coach Mike Hart prepares the Lady Beavers for today’s season opener against Princeton. Returning seniors Michelle Dillon Kristin Perry Heather Hart and Danielle Merilli lead a mix of new players as Hart notes improved hitting and depth across the infield and mound.
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Bluefield Lady Beavers
Graham High relies on two strong pitchers for 2003 season
Graham High School coach Morgan Campbell highlights two strong hurlers on the 2003 roster. Senior Jesse Colley has gained weight and camp experience, while sophomore Michael Alvis is close to that level. Colley earned all tournament team honors at Coppinge Invitational, with Elswick among the standout batters and Elswick likely to see time at shortstop.
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Montcalm trio earns Class A honorable mention
Cherie and Stephanie Duncan of Montcalm and Ashleigh Benton of the Lady Owls received Class A honorable mention from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Montcalm reached the Region VI final, losing to Meadow Bridge 45-31 on March 6, while Williamstown dominated the first team and won the state title March 15.
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Butler Advances To Round Of 16 In NCAA Tourney
In Indianapolis the 12th-seeded Butler Bulldogs stunned Mississippi State and Louisville to reach the third round, advancing to a Friday matchup with Oklahoma in Albany. Guard Brandon Miller compared Butler’s play to the Hoosiers for its fundamental, team-based style.
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Boilermakers Cruise Past Hokies Into Round of 16
Purdue, top of the East Regional, held off Virginia Tech 80-62 as Erika Valek led with 24 points and Mary Jo Noon added 17. The Boilermakers, 28-5, advance to face Notre Dame or Kansas State, seeking another NCAA run. Tech ends 22-10, Chrystal Starling with 16 points.
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Bristol NASCAR Spectacle Fueled by Local Ties and Talent
Crowds pack Bristol Motor Speedway for a four hour spectacle as NASCAR short track culture thrives. Local figures Jennifer Rasnick Boyd Kevin Kidd David Hyatt push the scene, tying Tazewell County to Bristol and NASCAR growth.
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