Walkersville hosts youth basketball clinic this Saturday
Walkersville High School will open its gym from 10 to 11 a.m. for a youth basketball clinic led by the varsity boys team. Club members will run stations on rebounding defense shooting and passing for elementary to ninth grade players.
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Freestyle and Relay Winners From Frederick Swim Meet
Individual leaders across freestyle events highlight Beaver and Tokar from Frederick competing with others from Linganore Middletown and Walkersville. Relay trophies go to Frederick Middletown and Singanore with strong showings from Urbana and Walkersville as diving honors go to Kanioski from Urbana.
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Linganore
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Middletown
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M. Lawson
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McCarraher
Singanore
Bowman
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Mediey
J. Lawson
Thomas Johnson
Kanioski
Clipp
Smith
Freestyle and Relay Meet Results Across Urbana Middletown
Swimmers from Urbana Middletown Frederick and other teams posted times across freestyle backstroke breaststroke butterfly and medley events. Cara Staley Middletown led 500 freestyle and 200 IM with strong marks while Urbana power in relays and Middletown divers set notable scores.
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As. Letterman
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T. Johnson
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Frederick hosts Maryland State Duals in wrestling season
Frederick High rises to host the Maryland State Duals, a move highlighting Frederick County wrestling amid injuries. Coach Andre Jackson recalls last year’s powerhouse squad with three state champions and a runner-up, while key wrestlers Davis, Henson, and Hildebrand contend injuries and illness ahead of the February event.
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Andre Jackson
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Carroll
Howard
Frederick High
Dustin Bane
Shane Hildebrand
Bo Harper
Keith Patterson
Christian Davis
Ryan Henson
Kyle Hildebrand
Davis
Henson
Hildebrand
Frederick County
Dean Johnson
Johnson
Indoor Track Meet Highlights From Frederick Area Schools
Frederick and Middletown athletes lead in a dense meet listing with top marks in events such as 55 hurdles, 800 relay, and distance races. Notable performances include Singanore and Ward in distance events, Dye and Jenkins in field events, and Benoit and Levy posting strong vaults and jumps.
Girls Indoor Track Meet Recap With Top Finishes
A partial results list shows multiple events with top finishers from Frederick Linganore Urbana Middletown and Damascus. Standouts include T Johnson Frederick leading 800 and 1600 relays, Praywarty Frederick in 55 hurdles, and Ford Linganore dominating distance events with 1600 3200 and distance medley wins.
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Frederick Christian League Standings and Scores
Red Division Faith Baptist 3 0 leads followed by Trinity Methodist 2 1 and Jackson Methodist 1 2. Weller Deerfield 0 3. Blue Division Church of Christ 7 1 tops with Edgewood 2 0 and Grace Brathren 1 0, Trinity Methodist 1 0 3. Recent games Church of Christ 80 Trinity Methodist II 67 Faith Baptist 89 Jacksonville Methodist 65 Trinity Methodist 84 Weller Deerfield 62.
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Snowboarding rises at Olympics with young demographics pull
Snowboarder Todd Richards says the Winter Games target ratings and younger audiences. He credits ESPN and the X Games for legitimizing the sport and boosting its Olympic push, noting snowboarding’s growth could attract talent from flat regions and expand its commercial footprint.
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Steelers offense in slump as playoff test looms
Pittsburgh faces Denver for a third AFC title in four seasons amid questions about its struggling offense. Coach Bill Cowher cites timing and execution issues after a spread of inconsistent outputs, with Bettis, Thigpen, and Stewart insisting the unit isn’t finished. The debate centers on sustaining drives, penalties, and defense-heavy schemes by opponents aiming to stop the run.
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Golf 1998 season may mirror 1997 excitement at La Costa
The Mercedes Championship opens the 1998 PGA Tour at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad as Tiger Woods looms new glory. The piece reviews Woods impact, Masters misgivings, and the emergence of young stars while noting Casey Martin’s legal fight for cart access due to Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome.
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Justin Leonard
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David Duval
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ADA seating inspection of MCI Center approved
US District Judge Thomas Hogan granted Paralyzed Veterans of America a request to inspect the $200 million MCI Center for ADA compliance. The review will occur in February and cover all wheelchair locations to ensure accessibility for Wizards Capitals and Georgetown teams.
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Thomas Hogan
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David Cohen
Figure Skating Time Helps Punsalan After Father's Murder
Elizabeth Punsalan speaks of her father's four year murder by her brother and her path to Olympic and U S titles with Jerod Swallow. The tragedy followed by a still active pursuit of excellence, aiming for a fifth U S dance title to tie the record.
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Carr named Division I-A top coach for 1997 season
Michigan coach Lloyd Carr was honored as Division I-A coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association after guiding the Wolverines to a 12-0 season, a Big Ten title, and a Rose Bowl win over Washington State. Other winners included Andy Talley, Joe Glenn, and Larry Kehres for surrounding divisions.
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NFL draft moves sweep several college stars
Ahman Green of Nebraska enters the NFL draft after a 1,877 yard season and Orange Bowl MVP honors. Brock Huard of Washington will skip the draft and stay for at least another season. Mo Collins of Florida drops his senior year to enter the draft, while BYU’s Eric Bateman looks to join as well. Auburn’s Takeo Spikes gains attention as he considers turning pro, with underclassmen declaration deadline looming Friday.
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Seles withdraws from Australian Open over personal reasons
Monica Seles, four time Australian Open champion, pulls out of the season’s first Grand Slam citing personal reasons. The tournament starts January 19 in Melbourne and she will skip the Sydney warmup as well. Her decision follows a difficult year marked by her father Karoly Seles’s stomach cancer and his role as her coach.
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Ex-golf pro shoots official then kills self at club
Mount Dora Florida ex professional golfer Ernie Tardiff 85, recently rebuked by the Mount Dora Golf Association, shot manager Douglas Passen 58 in the pro shop then killed himself. Passen was wounded and later reported stable after surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
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Barkley Out A Week With Toe Injury
Houston Rockets All-Star Charles Barkley will be sidelined about a week due to a hematoma on the middle toe of his right foot. He suffered the injury in the Monday game against Toronto, attempted to play Tuesday vs Cleveland, and left at halftime. Barkley averages 16.3 points and 13.6 rebounds.
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Pressley tops Ford speed tests at Daytona in preseason
Robert Pressley driving for Jasper Motorsports posted the fastest Ford Taurus lap at 187.707 mph during Daytona International Speedway preseason testing. The Taurus replaces the Thunderbird as Ford’s NASCAR entry, with GM’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo led by Terry Labonte posting over 188 mph on each day of the three day window.
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Eagleson Seeks Forgiveness Before Jailing
Alan Eagleson addressed former hockey stars in a downtown Toronto courtroom after pleading guilty to defrauding Hockey Canada Labatts and the NHL Players Association of Canada Cup revenue. He asked for forgiveness and expressed a wish to contribute positively in the future. Security escorted him from the chamber as he headed to jail.
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