Tigers Destroy Ahoskie 34-0 in NC 3A title game
Ragsdale Flying Tigers, led by coach Richard Kemp, rolled to a 34-0 victory over Ahoskie to claim the 3A championship. Key plays included two long passes from John Turner to Harold Odum and two blocked punts setting up scores. Ricky Adams scampered 71 and 96 yards, with a late goal-line stand preserving the lead.
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Andrews Scores Big Over Central in season opener
In a lopsided game, Andrews High School Red Raiders jumped to an 11-2 lead and rolled to a 74-49 victory over Central High Bison. Andrews led 14-5 after the first quarter and 34-2 at halftime, then maintained control as Central mounted a late rally before the final horn. The two teams meet again Tuesday at Central High Gym. Ted Brown leads Andrews football as the top rusher.
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Ragsdale Rolls Ahoskie 34 0 In State Championship
Richard Kemp guides the Flying Tigers to a 34 0 victory over Ahoskie at Jamestown sealing a second straight state finals appearance. Odum and Adams spark the offense with two scoring runs and a 96 yard final rush by Adams. Teague Green and Jones lead Ahoskie with double figure scoring as Central high school final notes reflect a strong Tiger defense and bench depth.
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State Offers Holland Tough Initiation Test
Virginia's new coach Terry Holland faces a stern ACC debut as the Cavaliers meet top ranked North Carolina State. NC State, 3-0 in their last three, boasted David Thompson’s 58 point ACC record as they crushed Buffalo State 144-88. Meanwhile Maryland hosts Long Island and North Carolina visits Houston with Walter Davis leading the Tar Heels. Clemson hosts Appalachian while Wake Forest faces George Washington. Houston opened with a loss to Louisville. Clemson center Wayne Rollins is doubtful with a bruised knee, but freshmen Skip Wise and Stan Rome bolster the Tigers.
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Panthers Host To Christians Panthers Host To Christians
High Point College faces Elon in Alumni Gym at 8 pm for its second Carolina Conference game. HPC aims to rebound after a 0-1 start and a recent loss to Campbell, with Pearl Shaw leading scorers and Tom Jones stepping up for 24 points. Elon, split in league play, relies on returning guards and bigs to slow HPC inside.
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Ferndale Ninth Graders Rout Jamestown in Openers
Ferndale ninth graders defeated Jamestown 94 to 48 to open the season. Larry Williams and Carl Reed led Ferndale with 25 points each, Dwayne Harp added 12, while Jamestown’s Tim Harper scored 14 to top their side. Ferndale stands 1-1 and could be idle until after Christmas due to schedule.
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Bison Girls Roll To 59 30 Win Over Andrews
Central girls dominated Andrews 59 to 30 as all five starters hit double figures. Kathy Spaugh led with 13 points, Brenda Cook and Julie Rande added 10 each, while coach Pat Hester praised the starting unit. Andrews’ Almeta Perkins was the only Raider in double figures with 14. Central improves to 4-0 and hosts Reidville next Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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