Shelby native earns game MVP in Rage victory
Shelby’s Rodney Robinson was named MVP after Charlotte Rage routed the Connecticut Coyotes 53 to 24 at Independence Arena. Robinson caught two TD passes and added a rushing score, helping Charlotte start 4-2 in the AFL while quarterback Michael Proctor threw for 201 yards and two TDs. Charlotte travels to Arizona next then hosts Albany on June 30.
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Five named to all state baseball by association
Five area prep players earned all state honors from the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association. Lincolnton’s Cheron Farley and Shane Sigman join Bessemer City’s John Ferguson on the 2A team while South Point’s Jason Lineberger and Chad Honeycutt are selected for the 3A team. Farley and Sigmon helped Lincolnton to the 2A title and a 26 3 record. Farley hit .402 with 10 homers and 16 steals and went 8 1 with two saves as a pitcher. Sigmon hit .409 with 32 RBI and an 8 0 pitching mark. Ferguson hit .392 and 6 4 on the mound, aiding Bessemer City to near playoffs. Lineberger batted .410 with 16 doubles and 38 RBI as South Point shared the Southwestern 3A title. Honeycutt hit .430 for Citadel recruit success.
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Bessemer City
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South Point
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Sigmon
Brevard
Cougars Rally Past Florence to Tie Series 9 4
Jackie Jemson notes the King Cougars build a 9-0 lead after five, but Florence roars back in eighth with three straight singles and Brandon Hensley infield hit to cut the deficit. Jeff Drabik drives in three on a 3-run double, while Jeff Thomas finishes the rally and seals relief. Niebla goes seven strong before surrendering late runs. Thomas earns the win in relief as Gastonia improves to 2-0 in the series. The Cougars host Spartanburg next at 7:05 Monday.
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Ruben Niebia
Chis Myers
United States wins bronze at women's World Cup in Sweden
Mia Hamm set up the opener with a corner and scored in the second half as the United States defeated China 2-0 to claim bronze. Briana Scurry anchored with key saves while Tisha Venturini and Hamm provided the goals, lifting the 1991 champions to third place behind Norway and Germany.
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Tony DiCicco
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Kristine Lilly
Tiffeny Milbrett
Honglian Zhong
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Norway
Bowe Retains WBO Heavyweight Title in Las Vegas
Riddick Bowe retained the WBO heavyweight title by stopping Jorge Luis Gonzalez in the sixth round at Las Vegas. A looping right to the head sent Gonzalez to the canvas at 1:39, with referee Mills Lane counting to 1:50 for the knockout. This avenged a 1987 Pan American Games defeat.
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Marbury Shines As A Promising High School Star
Glens Falls AP profile of Stephen Marbury, 6-foot-2 Lincoln H S Brooklyn guard, showing his on court skill and discipline. He averaged 26.7 points and 8 assists at Lincoln, earned player of the year honors, and has committed to Georgia Tech. Coach Bobby Hartstein praises him as a complete player and person.
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Abraham Lincoln High School
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Georgia Tech
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