West Virginia's Greg White Named Touchdown Player of Year
Greg White of Morgantown earns West Virginia high school player of the year honors from the Morgantown Touchdown Club. Coach Don Nuckols lauds White's 24 point 10 assist average, school records, and outstanding character while noting recruiting rumors and ongoing college interest from Marshall Wake Forest and Virginia. White weighs options with five official visits remaining after his WVU trip.
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Typical Jones Shocks Meadow Bridge Night in Regional Hoop
Mt Hope freshman Earl Jones exploded for 42 points 19 rebounds and 13 blocks as Meadow Bridge fell 83 67. Jones 6 11 drew praise from coach Levi Jennings who called him the best freshman he has seen. Meadow Bridge top scorers included Steve Smith 25 and Teddy Patterson limited by foul trouble while Mt Hope also got 14 from Rex Penn and 10 from Worthie Washington. Nearby Gauley Bridge beat Fayetteville 56 37 as Oak Hill Midland Trail game was postponed.
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Wheeling Park Grabs Regular Season Title in WV
Wheeling Park finishes 20-0 to top the final UPI coaches poll and claim the regular season crown. Coach Andy Sam envisions a final with St. Albans at Charleston Civic Center, aiming for a 25-0 finale and a chance to beat their rival for the state tournament championship.
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Fairmont Falcons Aim for First NAIA Title Run
Fairmont faces Emporia in the NAIA first round as the Falcons seek their first championship. Coach Joe Retton leads a 21 4 team against Emporia 23 5 with game time at 945 p m est. The Falcons beat W V Wesleyan to reach the 32 team field and boast a 15 10 NAIA record.
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Hall Happy to Lose Homecourt in NCAA Playoffs
Kentucky guard Joe Hall says he is not upset about losing homecourt in the NCAA regional setup after the No.2 Wildcats tie Tennessee for the SEC title but Tennessee earns the right to host in the Mideast region.
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Ramsey and Morton switch as NFL quarterbacks change
Steve Ramsey, longtime Denver quarterback, is traded to the New York Giants for Craig Morton amid fan abuse and team turmoil. Ramsey describes harsh criticism, a season ending poorly despite a 9-5 record, and his belief a move to New York offers national recognition.
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