Memorable first year for coach Omps as Handley falls to Harrisonburg
Jimmy Omps reflects on a memorable season for Handley after a loss to Harrisonburg in the Northwestern League title run. He notes the team’s 22-1 mark, two wins over Martinsburg and James Wood, and pride in rebounding and defense despite the final setback to a strong Harrisonburg squad.
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Foley Praises Streaks as Regionals Seen in Charlottesville
Clarke County coach Floyd Foley praised Harrisonburg and Schenley as two of the finest high school teams he has seen at Charlottesville Regionals. He predicted Blacksburg High would need a super effort to beat the Streaks, and lauded halfback Howard Stevens as unbelievable on the football field.
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TA Rolls Past Windsor In Regionals Showdown
Turner Ashby eyed as state favorite but struggled against Windsor known as Cinderella. Windsor entered with a 12 11 regional record while TA dominated the post season league tourney. Ron Burgess led TA with 10 points and 12 rebounds in a 56 46 win.
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Waters Praises Mighty Wildcats After SCC Final Loss
Davidson beat West Virginia 87 70 in the Southern Conference Tournament final. Wildcats star Mike Maloy named MVP, while coach Lefty Driesell praised Davidson and noted strong depth with Youngdale Knowles and Esbeck among standout players.
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Fort Ashby Tops Piedmont for Section 3 Title in OT
Fort Ashby defeated Piedmont 69 66 in overtime at Potomac State College to win the Section 3 Class A crown. Rod Knotts scored 36 points with 15 field goals and 6 of 11 free throws, leading Fort Ashby while Bernie Wolford added 18. Piedmont forced OT at 60-60 but the Lions, missing top scorers Bill Niland and Jerry Price, fouled out.
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Frazier Griffith Doubleheader Promises Big Gate at Garden
Joe Frazier faces Buster Mathis for heavyweight honors while Emile Griffith defends the middleweight title against Nino Benvenuti at Madison Square Garden. A 16 000 crowd is expected as Garden officials anticipate a total gross near 750 000 with tickets from 10 to 100 dollars.
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Streaks Rally Past Handley To Reach State Title Bid
Harrisonburg improved to 28 15 as Byrd led 21 at halftime and Charlie Thomas boosted a 36 20 third quarter cushion. Handley faded 50 33 late as Howard Stevens sparked Harrisonburg with seven points, while Handley ended 16 6. Harrisonburg faces Blacksburg High for the state title after weekend results.
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Turner Ashby Tops Windsor In District Showdown
The Turner Ashby Black Knights, led by Ron Burgess with 19 points and Roy Keller with 15, defeated Windsor 54 46 to claim the District 10 title. Windsor guard Jerry Allen scored 20 for game high, TA advances to face Castlewood in the Group 2 semifinals at Blacksburg.
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Scratches at Charles Town Race Course Tonight
Scratches announced for tonight at Charles Town Race Course include 9-Big Act Dirty Face Ramona Rode Nellie S Bequia leaving 9-Big Action and Dirty Face among the top possible runners with replacements likely uncertain.
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