DeWitt Sparks Princeton Past Stonewall Jackson 67 52 To Reach Finals
Princeton defeats Stonewall Jackson 67 to 52 as DeWitt and Miller star, advancing to face Williamson in the Class AAA state final. DeWitt hits key early and late shots, Guill sinks clutch free throws, and St.Clair seals with perfect foul shooting. The Tigers overcome a heavy Generals press and end with strong defense and rebounding edge.
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Eades
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Jay Hampton
Bryson
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Jeff
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DeWitt
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Philipps
Strain
Adams
Stonewall Jackson
Beatty
Edwards
Desper
Burdette Poindexter
Poindexter
Pressure On The Blue Demons In AA Title Showdown
Northfork Blue Demons face Dunbar seeking an unprecedented eighth straight Class AA state crown in Charleston. Coach Jennings Boyd acknowledges the pressure as star guard Mark Glenn lifts a late semifinal rally over Wheeling Central 50 48. Dunbar, the underdogs, must counter disciplined Northfork style and a tough path to finals.
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Northfork
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Central
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Morgantown University
University High
Foley Praises Boyd as Demons Aim for Title
Bob Foley argues Boyd’s coaching shines as the Demons chase a title with a win over Northfork 72 to 59. He predicts Williamson beats Princeton in a tense AAA matchup despite Tigers’ fatigue, and Mullens Rebels taking the Class A game 71 to 63 over Bishop Donahue with Don Nuckols waiting since 1972.
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Smith Seeks First NCAA Title After Five Final Four Trips
North Carolina coach Dean Smith, revered statewide, faces his sixth NCAA final four bid with a 435-142 record. Despite ACC success, UNC has not won since 1957, and Smith likens the pressure to a hot coal as fans and media press for the elusive title.
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Miller Named AP Coach Of The Year For 1980-81
Oregon State mentor Ralph Miller accepts the AP Coach of the Year honor for the 1980-81 season. Miller notes basketball teachings predated 1940 while guiding the Beavers to a 26-2 Pac-10 crown and a West Region NCAA setback.
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Iowa
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Washington
Mullens Rebels Reach Class A Final For Third Time
Mullens Rebels beat Moorefield 69 to 56 to advance to the Class A state championship game at 3 p.m. Don Nuckols guided Mullens with a man-to-man defense that swung a 38-22 halftime lead, with Jerry Thomas scoring 18 and Eddie Cordell 14. Moorefield’s Roby Harwood led all scorers with 28, while Mullens drew 23 of 31 at the foul line to seal the win and set up a title bid.
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Mullens
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Roger Stewart
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D.thomas
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Keller
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Waltrip sets track record in Valleydale 500 pole run
Bristol Tennessee AP reports Darrell Waltrip surged to a track record 112.135 mph to capture the pole for Sunday's Valleydale 500 Grand National race. Dale Earnhardt and Ron Bouchard followed as Terry Labonte suffered a crash while leading to hospital but released. Final list of fastest 15 qualifiers announced with 15 more to come Saturday.
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Franklin, Tenn
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Cale Yarborough
Dale Earnhardt
Pontiac
Ron Bouchard
Terry Labonte
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