Ledford's Rush Signs with Western Carolina Catamounts
Ledford quarterback David Rush signed a football letter of intent with Western Carolina, becoming the first Panther from the Central Carolina Conference championship team to ink a grant-in-aid. Rush passed for 1,600 yards with 19 touchdowns, helped Ledford reach the 2-A state semifinals, and earned Shrine Bowl and CCC Player of the Year honors.
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Thomasville Bulldogs edge Lexington with late dunk and foul woes
Thomasville beat Lexington 66-65 after a late dunk by Danny Fuller and costly fouls. William Smith led Thomasville with 22 points as the Bulldogs extend their conference record to 4-1 while Lexington falls to 2-3 in the league.
Silver Shines In Central Win
Lillie Silver scored 17 points in her Central debut as the Lady Bison beat Dudley 68 52 in Greensboro. Linda Lee led rebounds with 20 and 16 points, while four Central players reached double figures. The Jayvee team won 39 24 and Central moved to 2 1.
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Asheboro presses past Trinity in 61-40 boys game
Asheboro used a second half press to limit Trinity after a close first half, pulling away for a 61-40 win. The Comets dominated rebounding early, with 13 offensive boards in the half, while Trinity struggled with the pressure and turnovers. The Trinity girls won 61-46.
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Trinity Bulldogs halt Asheboro rally in 61 40 win
Trinity jumps to a 26 point second quarter surge to defeat Asheboro 61 40. Elaine Croker leads with 11 points and Trinity's defense earns praise from coach Emily Millis while substitutes shine and Trinity improves to 4 2 in the season.
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Post Watson Pace Team Golf Leads at Doral
Sandra Post blushed as Tom Watson grinned after combining on a dazzling drive in the Mixed Team Golf Championship. They shot a nine under par 63 for a two shot lead, posting 134 total, 10 under. The event at Doral Country Club marks a rare coed tour pairing.
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Knights Sweep West Iredell in boys and girls basketball
North Davidson rolled to a 78 54 win over West Iredell as the boys broke away 21 9 in the third quarter to seize control. The Knights girls dominated late for a 54 36 win led by LuAnn Gentry with 18 points as North impressively scored 24 in the final period.
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Central Davidson Splits Twin Bill with West Davidson
In a Friday league opener, Central Davidson defeats West Davidson 60 51 in the nightcap while West Davidson wins the girls game 46 45. Robert Crooks scores 21 points with 10 rebounds for Central as Mike Allred grabs 15 boards and adds 12 points.
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Western Guilford Topples Ragsdale In Fifth Straight Loss
In Greensboro, Western Guilford defeated Ragsdale 62 49 as the Tigers extended their skid to five games. Marty Thomas led Western with 20 points while Maurice Pate led Ragsdale with 13 and the Tigers shot 35 percent with 30 turnovers. The Ragsdale girls bounced back, routing Western 65 49 behind Medkey Warren 17, Natasha Hale 14 and Kris Cox 12 as Western’s Denny Smith led all scorers with 19. Both teams head home to face High Point Central next Tuesday.
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Andrews Wins Mat Match in Burlington
Andrews defeated Williams 39 27 Friday in a wrestling match for its third win in four. Billy Lovett Mike Murchison Harold Harris Mark Venable and Danny Wadden won by pins. Keith Crawford and Mike Ullmen won by decisions with Wendell Pickett drawing. Andrews hosts Asheboro on Monday.
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Randleman Boys Top Allen Jay in 1976 Shootout
In a December 18 game, Randleman edged Allen Jay as Jaybirds coach Jay Randall cited momentum loss after a late surge. Sherry Lawson led Allen Jay with 13 points, while Barbara Boling paced Randleman with 21 and Dwayne Lemonds sparked key runs.
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McGuire Discusses Recruiting Style and Future Prospects
McGuire says his recruiting has been predominantly black and expects a rosy future for a talented player amid publicity and a potential pro contract. He stresses the impact of his decision on himself more than on his players, noting Marquette alumni in the pros and a mix of black and white players on his team.
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