Craven CCC Tops St. Andrews JV In Practice Victory
Craven Community College rolled past St. Andrews JV 96-77 in Laurinburg after a long layoff. Five Panthers hit double figures led by Johnny Gatling with 18 points and coach Mark Faithful noted improved effort and growth for the 7-2 team. St Andrews was led by Eric Richard with 22. Craven meets Aiken Tech next at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern.
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Havelock Rams top Conley in conference wrestling clash
Havelock defeats D H Conley 42 18 in a Coastal 3A Conference match as numerous weight class forfeits due to post holiday weigh ins shaped the result. Ram coach David Siler credits effort and forfeits for the win while Conley coach Milt Sherman notes key starters and weight issues. Rams move to 5 3 1 1 with two conference wins as they head to Pamlico.
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Ryan Sudul
Todd Bryant
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Trey Briley
Mike Leonard
Josh Millard
Lamont Smith
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West Carteret
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Bayboro
East Carteret Mariners Cruise Past Jones Senior 94 73
East Carteret, led by Jamie Taylor with 21 points and Cedric Coffey 20 on perfect 9-for-9 shooting, shot a season-high 71 percent to overpower Jones Senior 94 73. Coach Henry Croom praised inside scoring and the team’s size as they built a sizable advantage despite Jones Senior’s half court trap early.
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Odell Benders
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Isiah Thomas to become Pistons GM after retirement
Isiah Thomas expected to retire after this season and move into basketball operations as Pistons general manager and part owner. Reports from the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News note a one year contract extension with a balloon payment of 7 to 12 million and a 10 percent stake in Davidson’s sports empire including the Pistons Palace and Pine Knob Music Theater. The team, valued around 132 million, previously led Detroit to three straight Finals appearances and two NBA titles in 1989 and 1990.
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Hawks rout Hornets as third-quarter surge shatters records
Atlanta powered past Charlotte 133 to 94 after a 48-point third quarter, the Hornets succumbing to a barrage led by Mookie Blaylock and Dominique Wilkins despite a halftime 60-55 edge. Hornets guard Hersey Hawkins called it an old-fashioned whipping.
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Turner candidate to replace Redskins coach in vacancy talks
Dallas offensive coordinator Norv Turner eyed for Redskins head coach after Richie Petitbon’s firing. Turner said he would consider NFL head coaching offers while remaining committed to Dallas. Washington sought permission from owner Jerry Jones to interview him as Atlanta also weighed options for its coach.
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