Hawks edge Rockets on late Johnson jumper play
Atlanta coach had the right play with Eddie Johnson driving the middle but Houston clogged the lane. Johnson pulled up from 15 feet with three seconds left, finishing with 20 points to seal a 112-110 win as the Hawks topped the Rockets. Tom McMillan also scored 20 as Atlanta erased an eight point deficit.
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Michigan Faces NC In Gator Bowl Clash
Michigan 8 3 seeks bowl rebound as 14th ranked Wolverines challenge North Carolina in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Bo Schembechler downplays odds while stressing improved practice intensity and bowl importance for his players amid criticism back home.
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Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri face suspensions and losses
Kentucky top ranked No 2 suffers Bowie and Minniefield suspensions for Notre Dame game while Anderson exits. Indiana loses leading scorer Mike Woodson to back surgery, likely ending his season. Missouri sees Kirk Shawver and Al Hightower depart the team for personal reasons. Holiday tourneys begin with Jacksonville’s 9-0 record and several notable results across the country.
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Muskies seek revenge in home cage title game
Muskingum meets Heidelberg in the 14th annual Shrine Tournament final after Muskingum won 66-57 in overtime over Washington and Jefferson and Heidelberg beat Alma 69-65. Heidelberg and Muskingum faced 7-6 and 6-4 records, respectively, as capital and Defiance also advanced in other tourney brackets.
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Elyria Catholic Eyes Tempo Change Against Holy Name
Elyria Catholic aims to rebound after facing disorganized play against Oberlin and a stifling press. Coach Guinta warns Holy Name's patient motion offense could slow the game, noted by past tight losses to the Namers, and emphasizes taking the initiative to control tempo and build a lead before the pivotal showdown.
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Elyria Favored In 20th Pioneer Invitational Wrestling Tourney
Elyria High hosts the 20th Pioneer Invitational Tournament with new entrants Bedford North Ridgeville and Chagrin Falls joining Elyria Huron Normandy and Rocky River. Elyria led by first seeds Kevin Pierson Rick Trivett Doug Felton and Dennis Carpenter contends for the crown despite Normandy’s two-year streak. Strong seeds mark Bedford Chagrin Falls Avon Lake Elyria Catholic and North Ridgeville as likely contenders.
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Wide open Vermilion Invitational promises balanced race
The Vermilion Invitational wrestling tournament narrows the field as no team is clear favorite. Edison leads with five returning wrestlers including Haeyptle and Burns, while Sandusky St Mary Norwalk St Paul Vermilion also show strong returning talent. Semifinals start 11:00 a.m. with finals at 7:00 p.m.
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West game looms large in Spartans and Wolverines clash
West enters with 4-3 and relies on Nicki Gilbert and Ronnie Board as top scorers in a crucial conference showdown. Lawhead says Spartans must shut down the guards with perimeter defense while Binkley pushes fastbreaks and rebounding. Elyria West practices fit. Lorain Catholics miss Tim Talbot with an ankle injury.
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