West Virginia wrestling crowns King of Class AAA and AA
Spencer wins Class AA title and Wheeling Park claims Class AAA crown at weekend state tournament. Parkersburg South’s Brad Dornick earns most valuable wrestler. Wesley Payrie and Matt Ashley pace multiple titles with standout performances across weight classes. Local notes include Independence High’s Donnie Ray winning heavyweight in State AA.
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NCAA at large selections honor Al McGuire with Marquette top pick
The NCAA announced 14 at large bids for the postseason tournament. Marquette led by Al McGuire, in his 13th and final season, earned the top at large seed while Nevada Las Vegas and Louisville also received bids. Regional matchups placed UNLV against San Francisco with UCLA facing Louisville, and other pairings included North Carolina Purdue St Johns Holy Cross Syracuse. Kentucky Tennessee battle for SEC top spot as NCAA bids loom nationwide.
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Shoulder Trouble Clouds Catfish Hunter's Spring Stint
In Fort Lauderdale reports say Yankees ace Catfish Hunter battles tendinitis in his right shoulder. He describes early spring pain but notes gradual improvement through daily exercises. Hunter, once a 20-game winner, aims to regain form as the AL East race looms.
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Maxwell Takes State AD Job with West Virginia State
Robert Maxwell named Athletic Director at West Virginia State College succeeding Colin Cameron who resigned to become AD at Fairmont State College. Maxwell, a Tanner West Virginia native, will begin duties immediately.
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Bearcats win Metro title as Catlett presses for home site
Cincinnati, ranked 20th, beat Georgia Tech 74-61 to claim the Metro tournament crown and a berth in the NCAA Midwest Regionals. Coach Gale Catlett urged that the event be held in Cincinnati next year, arguing for a home-venue advantage. Bob Miller dominated inside, scoring 21 total, while Gary Yoder earned MVP honors alongside Tech standouts Jim Wood and Tice Brown and Memphis State guard Alvin Wright.
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WVU Drops ECBL Opener as Minutemen Top Mountaineers
West Virginia, led by coach Joedy Gardner, fell 93-83 to Massachusetts in the ECBL playoff clash after an 83-75 overtime defeat to Villanova. Gardner said the team will seek forwards in next season and lamented officiating in the consolation game.
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