Wood to Face Penalty for Best Competition Travel Costs
William C. Pace notes James Wood High School faces heavy travel for AAA Commonwealth District peers. Opponents lie within 45 to 65 miles, with four in Prince William County and others in Fauquier and Fredericksburg. Pace cites time and cost strains on athletes across major sports.
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James Wood High travel woes spark district shift talk
The piece argues James Wood High faces long travel in Virginia districts, weighing options from remaining in the VHSL to joining Tri-State or independent status. It notes district moves since 1951, potential new admissions for Park View Culpeper, and the impact on costs and post season play.
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Mitchell Sparks Warren Comeback In Northwestern District Clash
Warren County rallied behind Robert Nickens 18 points and sub off the bench Charlie Mitchell 11 points 10 rebounds to beat George Mason 57 52. Mitchell and teammates energized the reserves initiating a second quarter press that forced turnovers and shifted momentum.
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Mike Ice Quits Penn State Basketball Amid Time Struggles
6-8 sophomore center Mike Ice leaves the Penn State program after returning from an ankle injury with limited playing time. He did not travel for the Rutgers game and plans to transfer next season. Ice faced competition from Gary Korkowski and Frank Brickowski as Penn State adjusts under coach Dick Harter.
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Michigan State suffers another Big Ten loss after ranking rise
Michigan State fell 49 48 to Michigan at Ann Arbor as coach Jud Heathcote questioned title chances. Other ranked teams won or led conferences with Ohio State extending its Big Ten lead to 7 0 and North Carolina handling Wake Forest while UCLA beat Washington State.
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Osbourn Park Gymnasts Deliver Clear Win Over Warren County
Osbourn Park dominated Warren County 91.10 to 79.10 in Northwestern District gymnastics. Tracy Brown won the all around and vault plus floor titles as OP swept all four firsts. Warren’s Anetta Boyles and Barbara Wines tied for second on vault while Boyles finished third in the all around. Warren County heads to Harrisonburg for a 14-team regional meet.
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New Faces Expected As JWAC Tourney Gears Down
JWAC basketball opens its first round with teams scouting talent for the weekend finals at County Jr. High. Richmond Cavaliers eye 6-10 Bernard Harris and Aron Stewart to bolster bid while Ramey’s of Charles Town draws them in the semi finals. Quarterfinals feature Quality Meats of Ashland and Maryland Athletic Club among others. semis set for tomorrow with B and A titles on weekend schedule. Proceeds fund the JWAC scholarship, with admission $1.50 adults.
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