Rockets edge Cats as Kolker brothers lead late push
Micaela Kolker scores 11 and Camaryn Villalpondo adds 13 to spark a fourth quarter rally for the Rockets, who fended off a late Lady Cats push to win 52 48 and move to 11 13, 2 3. Kathrine Kolker and Lopez each add 10 as Rockets close regular season with one game left.
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Rockets rally past Wildcats in dramatic late finish
Waide scores 33 and Harrison 24 as Artesia hosts a wild finish. After a 15-0 Rockets blitz, Lovington battled back with 15-0 and 7-0 runs, forcing overtime before Rockets pull away 77-69. Notes include key free throws and late scoring by Lucero Farmer Montoya and Sanchez.
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Rousey Eyes Rematch After Holm Victory
Ronda Rousey recalled her UFC 193 memory of beating female opponents fast and expressed a desire to defeat Holly Holm in a future bout. Holm’s upcoming title defense against Miesha Tate in Las Vegas was also noted.
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Texas Tops Mountaineers Behind Davis and Lammert
Texas handled West Virginia’s press and built a 45-36 halftime lead, then pulled away in the second half. Davis sparked a late first half burst with multiple 3-pointers while Connor Lammert and Taylor helped extend the margin early in the second half.
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Demons Hope Home Win To Secure District Start
Coach Grant says a Friday home win is essential to secure a first round district game at home. He cites youth and inexperience as the main factor in close losses, noting the 5 30 p m tip is crucial for momentum.
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Roswell Seeks Top Seed After Securing District 45A
Roswell has clinched the District 45A top seed but eyes the overall No. 1 state seed. Coach Carpenter notes the team must win out as seeding decisions lie with the committee and Gallup stands undefeated. Roswell plays Lovington at 5 30 p m Friday.
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Roswell Sports Registrations And Local 2016 Events
Readers learn about a forming men's baseball league meeting March 13 at Melendez Park at 1 30 p m for ages 18 and up with open women participation. Also covered are Senior Olympics local games Feb 1 to March 18 2016 with ten sports per athlete and Roswell state games July 13 to 16, plus softball registrations February 20 27 at the Charlie McVay Softball Complex and a Kymera Pecos Valley Stampede run February 27 with prize details and contact numbers. Baseball umpire calls and tennis events with registration deadlines are included.
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