Russell Davis shines at state AAA football title chase
At the state AAA championship, Woodbridge star Russell Davis racked up 120 yards and three touchdowns while drawing heavy recruitment from around 200 colleges. Bethel’s Mike Dunn and Derwin Tucker also impressed as Bethel upset expectations 24-21.
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Walton rejects retirement rumors amid injury saga
Portland rookie Bill Walton denies planning to retire from basketball after rumors spread last week. He has missed seven games with a painful left ankle bone spur and says he wants privacy while his future remains uncertain despite a $2 million contract.
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Redskins Triumph In Tough Road Clash With Rams
Washington tops Los Angeles 20 17 in a pivotal NFC showdown on national TV. The win boosts the Redskins to 4 1 and tightens the NFC East race as they near a potential playoff rematch with the Rams in Los Angeles. Coach George Allen praised the grit while noting injuries to Mark Moseley and Harold McLinton could influence chances in January.
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Terps Slip to Fifth as USC Climbs to Sixth in Polls
USC rises four spots to No. 6 after wins over Oklahoma State and Utah, while South Carolina falls eight to No. 13 after an upset. NC State UCLA and Indiana stay at 12 3. Maryland dips to No. 5 with 3 0 while Louisville moves to No. 4. Top ten includes Marquette North Carolina Kansas and Alabama with Notre Dame Penn and South Carolina following.
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Virginia runner Dunlap places ninth in national cross country
Kim Dunlap of James Wood high school finished ninth in the 14 15 girls two mile at the Junior Olympic championships in Raleigh North Carolina. She clocked 11 54 and was the fastest two mile time by a Virginia girl this year. Next season she moves to the 16 17 division where her time would have ranked eighth.
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Northwestern District opener sees George Mason at Handley
George Mason coach Jim Spiridopoulos worries about the Handley matchup after a shaky start. Handley relies on guard play with five-guard lineup and a rotating center. Warren County faces Turner Ashby as James Wood and Clarke County also play, gauging defenses in another night of district action.
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Shenandoah Hornets Hold Off Potomac State In Tight Rally
Shenandoah College Hornets defeated Potomac State 82 78 as Bob Minor led with 28 points and eight of the last twelve. Donald Finley scored 31 for the Cats, hitting 11 of 12 free throws in a spirited performance despite the loss.
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Aylor Fades At the Finish In Season Opener Loss
Aylor eighth grade basketball team led for three quarters but faded 14-5 in the final period losing 32-26 to Randolph Macon Academy. Nesbit scored 15 for RMA while Boulais led Aylor with six points.
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Tuesday County Church League Basketball Schedule
The schedule lists games for Tuesday including North Frederick vs Trinity Lutheran and First Assembly vs Calvary Baptist at 6 15 p m plus 1 30 p m starts for other matches and 8 45 p m showdowns. High school basketball games across venues include George Mason at Handley Turner Ashby at Warren County and more with wrestling at 8 p m featuring Handley Smithsburg Osbourn James Wood Fauquier and Gar Field.
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