Dolphins clinch playoff berth in hard fought win over Oilers
Miami overcame three fumbles and an injury to Dan Marino to defeat Houston 24-17 and secure a postseason spot. Tony Nathan scored the winning TD with 3:51 left as the Dolphins finished 10-4 and joined Raiders Redskins and Cowboys as playoff teams. Marino exited with a knee injury.
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Lions Vikings clash for NFC Central lead showdown
Detroit and Minnesota enter a pivotal clash tied for first in the NFC Central at 7-6. Lions rookie laden unit seeks a division clinch behind Billy Sims run game as Viking captain Bud Grant predicts unpredictability in a national television showdown.
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Goddard Rockets grab third at Ruidoso Invite wrestling
Goddard High School opened its season with a 103 point finish at the Ruidoso Invitational led by Monty Alberts who won the 126 pound class. Jim Ehter and Rich Mitchell earned silvers at 98 and 132 pounds while David Derrick Joe Hernandez topped third at 145 167 pounds.
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NMMI Honors Top Athletes At Banquet
More than 70 cadets from NMMI received 76 varsity letters and certificates in Bronco and Colt soccer, Colt football, and Colt cross country. Special recognition went to 19 athletes. notable awards included Colt football outstanding player Steve Romero and defensive back Andy Gonzales, with others earning offensive lineman, defensive lineman, Iron Man, and most improved honors.
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