Compton Expected Limited Action in Region D Final
Haysi senior pitcher Jordan Compton, who may see little action vs. powerhouse J J Kelly in the Region D championship, helps cap a night that also saw both Compton led Haysi and J J Kelly clinch Group A quarterfinals with regional semifinal wins. The Region D winner hosts John Battle or Grayson.
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Haysi Clinches Second State Playoff Berth in Semifinal
In Haysi Virginia, the Tigers beat Powell Valley 4-1 to secure their second state playoff berth. Jordan Compton dominated Viking batters in a sharp left-handed duel with Scott Fleenor as Haysi advances to face J.J. Kelly in the regional final.
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Graham boys soccer clinches Region IV semifinal in overtime
Graham high school won a tense Region IV semifinal 3-2 in overtime over Virginia High. Nine cautions dotted the match with several for dissent. Graham opened early with a header by Greg DeGray, Mercke assisted, and Mercke added another near halftime before Virginia High’s Nick Vollmer tied it with two goals as penalties and injuries shuffled players.
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Reds sweep Marlins as Larkin Dunn homer to seal win
Barry Larkin and Adam Dunn homered to back a 4-1 Reds victory that completed a three-game series sweep over the Florida Marlins. Larkin added a seventh inning homer after Owens misplayed a bases loaded fly earlier in the game. The win pushed Cincinnati to 11 games over .500 and two games up on St. Louis in the NL Central.
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Dan River rallies to beat Richlands in region final
In Danville, Dan River High School knocked off Richlands 7-4 to win the Region IV championship and advance to state playoffs. Phillip Thompson earned the win with two hits and two RBIs, while Richlands pitcher Kevin Hamilton took the loss after the Tornadoes built a 4-2 response from an early deficit.
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WVU football players set academic high at 3.0 GPA
West Virginia University football student athletes posted strong second semester marks with 49 players at 3.0 or higher and six at 4.0. Garrett Ford notes 83 of 103 players averaged 2.5-plus while coach Rich Rodriguez emphasizes education with study halls in Puskar Center and the Coliseum and long-term academic counseling.
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