Bill Pace Guides Virginia Ratings System History
Telegraph Sports writer examines the VHSL rating method led by executive secretary Bill Pace. The piece traces the system from candlelit days to its 1982 redistricting plan, explains points for wins and opponents, and notes the impact on playoffs and finances at Virginia schools.
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Virginia Tech seeks another bowl bid as they face Kentucky in Lexington. Tech, 5-2, broke a two game skid with a 34-12 win over Appalachian State. UK sits 1-6 amid a seven game losing streak. Key players include QB Steve Casey possible return, backup Jeff Bolton thriving against Appy State, and RB Cyrus Lawrence needing a big game. Kentucky defense and pass yield are strong, but Cats struggle on the ground. UK has historical edge in series, while Tech eyes road performance and a looming Peach Bowl rematch start.
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Marshall heads to Furman for a Southern Conference game amid a winless league record since 1977. Furman, 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the conference, seeks a second straight title as Marshall, under Sonny Randle, eyes its first conference win and hopes to gain footing after a 20-16 loss to VMI.
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Falcons Seek Rematch Against Central State at Salem
Fairmont State, 6-0 and ranked, aims to rebound Saturday versus Central State of Ohio after a 17-13 upset by West Virginia Tech. Concord and Shepherd also hold high conference and national marks as six West Virginia small college games kick off at 1:30 p.m. local time.
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Tournament Plans Set for Southwest District Gig
Gate City, owning a 10-0 record, will host the final two rounds of the Southwest District girls tournament next week. The Blue Devils will face the winner of the Tazewell versus Graham playoff, both 3-7, for the eighth spot, with a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday tip. Virginia High hosts Richlands at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Grundy meets Marion, and John Battle plays Abingdon at 7:30. Thursday games run 7:30 and 9 p.m. The junior varsity finals are Saturday at 7:30 with the championship at 9. Patrick Henry and Lebanon miss post-season.
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West Virginia Aims For First Winning Season In Six Years
WVU hosts East Carolina at Mountaineer Field with a 5-2 mark, aiming for a winning record. Luck leads a potent offense despite defensive injuries, while ECU seeks to slow him as WVU returns fullback Dane Conwell and contends with a short-handed line.
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Miami Meets Penn State In High Stakes Showdown
Brooklyn Joe Paterno leads his No.1 Penn State Nittany Lions to Miami to face the Hurricanes. The ranked teams clash as Penn State seeks to maintain the top spot amid a weekend of southern sun and strong football.
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Montcalm Dominates Matoaka In Girls Basketball Showdown
Montcalm high school defeated Matoaka 65 to 22 as Sheila Shoemaker led with 28 points and Teresa Underwood scored 18 for Matoaka. Union fell to Greenbrier West 55 to 34 in the nightcap, Boone led Greenbrier West with 13 points while Taylor had nine for Union.
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