Dickerson Garners State Records in Loss to Blacksburg
In Charlottesville, Disrence Dickerson set multiple state records as Dan River Wildcats fall 91-76 to Blacksburg. Sidney Snell led Blacksburg with 41 points, while Dickerson added 37. Blacksburg advances to face Forest Glen for the state AA title after a 10-point second-half surge.
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Late Shot Seals NIT Win for Massachusetts over Seton Hall
In Amherst Massachusetts guard Alex Eldridge drove the length of the court then fed center Mark Donoghue for a five second left layup as Massachusetts edged Seton Hall 86 83 in the NIT opening round. Donoghue led all scorers with 26 points and Jim Town intercepted the Pirates inbound pass to clinch the win. The Minutemen advance to face Villanova in the NIT quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden marking the program’s first advancement past the opening round in five years.
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Light Boxers Shine at Fort Worth Golden Gloves
Two-time national champion Rene Shields starred in the second heat at Beaumont as light welters advance in the Golden Gloves. Shields scored a quick KO on Daryle Nelson after a bye, while Eldridge boosted the Minutemen with 10 assists and 9 points. Massachusetts, Seton Hall struggle as Mosley fouls out. Hagan hits buzzer beater to lift Saint Bonaventure past Rutgers in NIT opening round.
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Soccer interest grows in Danville amid rainy turnout
Danville officials report a strong early reaction to a new recreation soccer program with about 50 participants at the first organized meeting despite heavy rain. City recreation director John Gilstrap and Martin Hopkins head hopes the sport will take hold, with another meeting planned Saturday at Bonner Junior High School. Also Saturday, Little League baseball registration runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bonner and Langston fields, open to non rostered youths under 12 as of Aug. 1, with birth certificates and guardian presence required.
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