Second-guessing as the national pastime in sports writing
A column argues second-guessing dominates sports fan talk more than actual games. It cites Dooley brothers and a Gator Bowl ending as examples and questions the role of writers who rely on facts while fans chase hypotheticals.
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Tigers Face Key Tests as Mid-State Foes Loom
Ragsdale to rely on Donnie Camp as the Tigers seek to regain the old winning image. After a rough stretch, the team redeemed itself with a 55-52 win over Southern Alamance and now faces Graham, Western Alamance, and Bartlett Yancey in a pivotal two week stretch.
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Dunn
Ragsdale Tigers
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Southern Alamance
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Western Alamance
Bartlett- Yancey
Western
Larry Dunn
Donnie
Waiting His Turn for Trinity's 6-2 Ewings
Carson Ewings, 6-2 forward for Trinity High, sits out as a leading scorer this season. Trinity currently stands 4-0 in the Davidson Randolph Conference, tied with West Davidson, and the teams meet at West on January 18.
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Centers Key Attacks Centered Stars Spark Team Play
Norman Kennedy anchors the Jaybirds with double figure scoring and rebounding as Piedmont 2A leaders. Darryl Galloway tops Wentworth with 21 points in a rout as Allen Jay improves to 9 2. Go to CENTERS on page seven.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Kareem Jabber
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Jim McDaniels
Carolina Cougars
Norman Kennedy
Allen Jay
Darryl Galloway
Wentworth
Tim Lee
Ledford
Mike Becker
Davidson
Donnie Camp
Ragsdale
Curtis Rich
Graham
Jaybirds
Norman
Charles Williard
Bison Top Raiders In Close Home Fight
Central’s Bison defeated Andrews 47 41 as James Betterson boosted the visitors with nine points after joining the squad last week. Coach Hedgecock praised Betterson’s leadership while Andrews coach George Foree cited home court as an advantage and noted missed chances in the third period.
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North Forsyth
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Lexington
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Winston-Salem
Greensboro Grimsley
Central Gymnasium
Burlington
Thomasville Bulldogs Struggle in Second Half Slump
Thomasville falls short against Salisbury after a strong first half led by Holt Mack and Love. Coach Allred notes lost poise and poor second half defense, with turnovers and a goaltending call paving Salisbury’s comeback. The Bulldogs must sharpen the second half to avoid a long winter.
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High Point Andrews
Lee Foye
Andrews
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Asheboro
Salisbury
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Shelton Shipman
Andrew Harris
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Prep Schedule for Guilford County Football Matchups
Gibsonville plays Allen Jay and Northeast faces Northwest Guilford. Denton meets Wentworth while Bishop McGuiness challenges Southern Guilford. North Davidson travels to North Rowan for upcoming prep football games.
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