Division meets set as state hopes ride on wrestlers
McClintock is favored to win the Central Division as area grapplers pursue state berths. PV leads Skyline with a 10-0 dual record and aims for the division crown at Marcos de Niza in Tempe while the Central meet unfolds at Mesa High. Top four in each weight class advance to Tucson.
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Hayes leads Desert Classic after opening round
Mark Hayes shot a four under par 68 to take a one stroke lead at the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs. Lee Elder and Mike McCullough tied for second at 69 while Arnold Palmer struggled to 76 and Johnny Miller steadied with 72 in the windy2020? event.
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Coronado star Rob Wilson Earns Progress Player of the Week
Coronado senior Rob Wilson, a four-sport standout, claimed the Progress Player of the Week after an 18 point 13 rebound performance against Chandler. He led the Dons with 10 boards in a city title win over Scottsdale and eyeing a league crown amid a tough remaining schedule. Wilson, courted by four colleges for football, plans a Brigham Young tour and a future Western Athletic Conference signing.
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Mark Stevens
Chaparral
Joe Blanco
Fred Trump
Saguaro
Tom Levi
Arcadia
A Beaudin
Kofa
Drovers edge Pima as SCC eyes top league foe
Scottsdale Community College Drovers narrowly defeated Pima 87 to 84 to improve to 9 3 in the conference. Tom Lockhart led with 28 points while Will Connelly scored 21 and Donald Williams added 23. Arizona Western remained unbeaten in league at 12 0 after a 79 54 win over Eastern Arizona.
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Houtz-Dickson tops National Life in men's winter basketball
Houtz-Dickson played four players in double figures sealing a 68-44 win over National Life. Mike Shimensky led with 18 points, joined by 13 from Larry Reisenrath and Stan Farmer and 12 from Greg Upton. National Life was led by E V Graham Realty with 19 from Ken Blair and 13 from Corky Hendrick.
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Arizona Western Ranks Seventh in NJCAA Basketball Ratings
Arizona Western sits seventh in the latest NJCAA rankings with a 24-1 record after defeating Eastern Arizona 79-54. Mesa CC beat Phoenix College 66-65, and Yavapai defeated Central Arizona 75-61 in Wednesday action.
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Dog Selex By Perry Mutuel Odds List
A compact listing of horse names and odds from Perry Mutuel. The document names entries such as C.C. Lady, Watch What, Oak's Carms, Evening Starlite, Red Bay, Rebel's Josephine, Sagamon Sam, Six Pack, Act of Valor, Nifty Carv, Arkansas Go, Mitzie Mac, Country Charm, Fanny Fay, Strong Run, Donna Did, Oshkosh Shivers, Oshkosh Bounce, LL's Zipalong, Pami Caddo, Gorky, Oshkosh Delight, Sue Jos, Colorado Go, Tassey's Sleeper, Quiet Bullet, Just Ben, Rapid Fritz, Lady Flasher, Victor, Coccate Look, with Best Bet and Best Quin shown.
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Suns Fall to Bullets 109 101 in Lacking Effort
The Phoenix Suns lost 109 101 to Washington Bullets in Landover Maryland on Wednesday night. Elvin Hayes led Capital with 33 points and 21 rebounds plus six blocks as the Bullets built a 950 48 halftime edge and kept it through the third quarter. Clem Haskins scored 23 and Mike Bantom 16 for Phoenix while Phil Chenier and Mike Riordan added six early fourth quarter points to stretch Capital’s margin.
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Rowan to host 25th Arizona Sports Awards dinner
Comedian Dan Rowan will MC the 25th annual Arizona Sports Awards dinner at the Townehouse on February 19 in Phoenix. Event highlights include a charity emphasis and entertainment from local sports figures.
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Dons and Redcoats Lead Area High School Standings
Coronado holds a 6-1 B League mark tied for the league lead with Gerard at 5-1 in Class A Central Division. Scottsdale Paradise Valley Saguaro Arcadia struggle near the bottom as Chaparral eyes a move to Central next year and Paradise Valley is 0-13 in Skyline. Upcoming games Friday include Arcadia at Yuma and Coronado hosting Kofa. Coronado seeks to repeat as B League champions. Gerard aims for a division title. Redcoats rely on inside play by Elsey and Glenn. Coronado has won four straight and 9 of 10 since January 1.
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Giants hire Virgil as coach under Charlie Fox
Ozzie Virgil rejoined the San Francisco Giants field staff on Wednesday signing on as a coach under manager Charlie Fox. The move adds veteran leadership to the coaching corps of the franchise.
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