Madison 58 Dayton Northridge 46 Buckeye basketball thriller
Madison overcame missing three players to beat Dayton Northridge 58 46 as Jake Hall and Michael Clark led with 45 points. Northridge struggled with 25 turnovers while Madison built a 32 18 halftime edge and extended it late. Northridge’s Terrence Jones scored 22 while Hall totaled 24 and Clark 21 for Madison.
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Middies lose to Firebirds as press issues linger
Middletown coach Robert Preston cites passing and communication as keys after a rough start, as Ann Terhune scores 12 and Rebekah Farthing 10. West dominates 74 45 despite Middies’ early effort, with Sara Rossi and Deidra Brown among leading players.
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USC Tops Oklahoma In Orange Bowl Heisman Showdown
Heisman winner Matt Leinart threw five touchdowns and USC surged from an early deficit to a 38-10 halftime lead against Oklahoma. Leinart’s 342 yards and four first-half scores fueled a dominant USC performance, with Steve Smith adding a record three receiving TDs and LenDale White rushing for 118 yards and two scores. Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford was chased, finishing with 244 yards, three interceptions and two touchdowns.
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Illini poised for unblemished Big Ten run despite tough tests
Illinois hosts Ohio State as eight of nine top scorers return from last year's Sweet 16 squad. Izzo notes their defense and balanced scoring as keys, while Minnesota praises Illinois’s ball movement. Northwestern gains inside presence with Michael Thompson, but free throw woes threaten NCAA bid.
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Clarett asks Supreme Court to hear draft eligibility case
Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett asks the U S Supreme Court to reconsider his lawsuit challenging the NFL draft eligibility rule. His attorney says the decision on review will likely come soon after the filing.
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Maryland routs Mount St. Marys as Caner Medley starts benching
Maryland stays undefeated at home in non conference play as John Gilchrist and Nik Caner Medley tally 17 points each in an 85 53 win over Mount St Marys. Gilchrist exits with six minutes left ending his chance at 20 points. Tra vis Garrison adds 15 as the Terrapins improve to 9 2. Maryland faces No 3 North Carolina next and then No 4 Wake Forest on the road. Caner Medley benches and start change noted but he vows to rebound and remain focused for the next game.
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Middletown High names Sams and Lee Athletes of the Month
Middletown High School seniors Karen Sams and Jeff Lee were chosen as Pigskin Roundball Spectacular Athletes of the Month for November. Sams, daughter of Sandie and Troy Smith, captained varsity soccer, excels in wind ensemble and student government, holds a 3.98 GPA, and volunteers in multiple youth and community programs. Lee, son of Kevin and Linda Lee, is a two time Division I cross country champion and led Middies to a state team title, plans to attend Ohio State on an athletic scholarship, and remains active in church and community groups. Both are nominees for the $3,000 Pigskin Roundball Jeff Wiley Memorial College Scholarship.
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Carlisle tops Dixie in SWBL thriller 67-50
Carl isle coach Jeff Waugh praised control after a 18-16 run in the second half. Griffin led Carlisle with 18 points while Hudnall added 16 and Hackney 10 as the Hounds built a 48-36 edge after three periods and pulled away. Dixie drops to 1-7. coach Etter lamented defensive struggles and lack of offense.
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Jarod Hale
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McBain
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Hale
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