Height Advantage Lifts Illini Over Spartans for No 1
Illinois defeated Michigan State 57-55 to seize the top spot in the UPI poll. IL junior center Derek Holcomb dominated the boards with 14 rebounds and five blocks, while Eddie Johnson hit a 15-foot jumper to seal the win as Illinois extended its winning streak to 15.
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Wood Girls Suffer Second Straight Loss to Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson press disrupts James Wood as Suzie Ramirez and Wendy Engleman score 33 and lead a 56-46 Commonwealth District win. James Wood struggles with 29 percent shooting and 25 turnovers, dropping to 3-2 while Stonewall improves. Maxwell scores 21 for Wood. Buckman 12.
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Gervin Drops 52 as Spurs Rule Clippers in San Antonio
George Gervin scored 52 points guiding the San Antonio Spurs to a 140-111 victory over the San Diego Clippers at HemisFair Arena. Coach Doug Moe praised the team for sharing the ball and supporting Gervin, whose output set a HemisFair Arena mark.
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Mahaffey Leads Hope Golf Classic After Two Rounds
John Mahaffey, once hit by personal and injury troubles, shoots 66 after two rounds of the 90 hole Hope tournament in Palm Springs. He bags seven birdies in round one and nine in round two to reach 12 under par and a 132 total, leading the field.
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Area High School Games Postponed Due to Poor Roads
Bad road conditions force postponements across the area for tonight. Handley Broad Run game delayed indefinitely, Clarke County at Loudoun Valley moved to February 13, James Wood versus Stonewall Jackson canceled with potential Saturday night reschedule. James Wood wrestling moved to January 20. Shenandoah College home date versus St. Marys not yet announced.
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Shepherd Outguns Salem for 84-80 Victory
Shepherdstown West Virginia Rams upset Salem 84 to 80 in OT as John Koepke scores 28 and Bob Starkey earns his 200th win. Handley defeats Charles Town 50-42 in freshman action. Salem led at half but Shepherd's defense and timely free throws sealed the win.
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Park View Dominates Handley In Northwestern District Gym Meet
Park View led by freshman Lisa Zoran overwhelmed Handley 86.20 to 63.65 in a Northwestern District girls gymnastics meet at Handley. Zoran earned multiple firsts including vault and balance beam while Kim Maxwell added wins on uneven bars. Handley’s Patty Dehaven and Karen Yannul each claimed third places, but beam and bars hindered the team as Park View built a 15 point edge.
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