Quarterback scoring leaders shine for regional teams
Halfbacks Tony Hagler of High Point Central Steve Pope of Ledford Tim Allman of Randleman and Tim Myers of West Davidson lead scorers with Cliff Clark North Davidson as the lone fullback among top scorers. Receivers Callicutt Alexander and Perry Tuttle are frequent end zone threats. Nathan Ritter stands out as non-scorer. Thomasville leads in offense and defense with Ledford close behind in both.
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High Point
Steve Pope
Ledford
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Randleman
Tim Myers
West Davidson
Cliff Clark
North Davidson
Ricky Callicutt
Reggie Alexander
Black Knights
Perry Tuttle
Andrews
Nathan Ritter
Raider
Thomasville
Quent in picks collide in Davidson County gridiron clash
Gossiping sports picks predict results for multiple North Carolina high school games. West Davidson hosts Ledford with a predicted win by West, while Thomasville eyes a decisive victory over Concord and East Davidson forecasts to beat Allen Jay.
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Quayle
East Eagles
Jaybirds
Allen Jay
East Davidson
ACC Preview and Coach Reactions After Key Games
Clemson coach Red Parker voiced disappointment over penalties in the 21-19 loss to Tennessee and praised Wake Forest's defense. The Tigers seek their first ACC win versus Wake Forest, while North Carolina faces an open date before NC State. Duke and Virginia are favored or underdogs in upcoming matchups against Miami and South Carolina.
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Red Parker
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Namath Faces Backlash After Jets Slump
In Hempstead Joe Namath dismisses criticism of his fading passing as ridiculous as the Jets sit 0-4. With coach Lou Holtz under pressure and a home game against OJ Simpson and the Bills looming at Shea Stadium, Namath battles knee trouble and a barrage of doubt about his scrambling and pocket presence.
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Buffalo Bills
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Shea Stadium
Namath
Lou Holtz
Holtz
Jets
San Francisco 49Ers
Broadway Joe
Andrews coach lauds Raiders talent and quickness
Goins, in his first year at Andrews after Northern Durham, praises a very talented Raiders team with notable quickness and strength. He expresses satisfaction with their development and believes the squad has more talent than in his past jobs.
Pearson dodges media glare after tense practice
Pearson smiles through dinner lighter mood says he is not nervous and asks reporters to judge his play from film. He rejects talk of last season and insists his focus is on reads and performances as he dresses for a Jets workout at Hofstra College training complex. Joe remains doubtful as comments stir tension.
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Jets’ Hofstra College
Keydets Ready for Tobacco Festival Clash in Richmond
Coach Bob Thalman of Virginia Military says Virginia Tech coach Jimmy Sharpe vows a fired up Gobblers for the Richmond game. Both teams aim to outdo the other as they prepare for Saturdays meeting in the Tobacco Festival.
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Virginia Military
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Sharpe
Tech
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VMI
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Indians
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Hunter's arm trouble casts shadow over season ending record
Martin said Hunter faced tendonitis in his right arm not a hamstring. He received a pain shot and finished the season with strong late starts, yielding five runs in 21 innings. Hunter admitted he struggled to get on top of the ball causing short arming and example of lingering discomfort.
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Hunter
Gura
Boating cautions and emotional baseball remarkaries mixed
The excerpt covers boating safety notes about capsizing risks and the need for proper procedures, followed by sports snippets. It cites a left hander upset at not starting against the Yankees, a Night tennis seedings at Salem Academy, and Virginia Tech and VMI football notes including Tech’s rough stretch and a Furman upset. The piece names Martin, Gura, Healy, Westchester Academy, Sally Diffendal, Tanya McNeil, Peggy Ix, Jerry Coble, Forsyth, Tech, Furman, William and Mary, Furman, Richmond, and VMI.
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Salem Academy
Peggy Ix
Sally Diffendal
Tanya McNeil
Jerry Coble
Forsyth
Westchester
Greensboro
Eagles Triumph in Youth Midget Football Clash
Youth game between Eagles and Blue Devils ends with Eagles scoring multiple touchdowns led by James McManus and Chip Pope with additional touchdowns from Wesie Whitman. Chip Pape adds a successful point after attempt.
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Eagles
Blue Devils
James McManus
Chip Pope
Wesie Whitman
Tommy Fran
Chip Pape
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