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Jackson's run hits a roadblock Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:21PMTACOMA — That magic ride the Jackson Timberwolves were taking through the Class 4A state tournament? Well, let's just say it came into Saturday night's championship game running a little low on fuel.
College basketball: Blackshear named to All-Tournament team Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:21PMSAN ANTONIO Junior guard Miesha Blackshear has been named to the Heartland Conference All-Tournament team after leading the UTPB women’s basketball team to a victory over Texas A&M International in the first round of the tourney last weekend....
Column: Lights, legends and one last hurrah in Freedom Hall Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:17PMBy: Chris O’Grady Before the University of Louisville men’s basketball team’s final game at its storied home, the team had won 681 times and served as the home court for a host of legends. Many of these legends were in attendance, helping to make March 6, 2010 ...
Farmington Native Goes For Paralympic Gold Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMWith the winter Olympics over, it's now time for the Paralympic Games. Farmington native Alana Nichols is going for the gold. Speed is her specialty.
Reed leads Trojans to Sun Belt Championship with 73-43 win Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:06PMJunior Chastity Reed knocked down 41 points to set the Sun Belt Conference Women's Tournament record for most points in a game and tied the men's as the UALR women's basketball advances to the Sun Belt Tournament Championships with a 73-43 over New Orleans and extends the team winning streak to 21 games.
Alta's title run was pieced together Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:06PMThe Alta boys' basketball team's run to the 5A state title was full of unexpected story lines. There was the story of coach Jim Barker's 2009 postseason promise to Jordan Brown, the Hawks top returning starter, to keep the team competitive despite losing most of its varsity lineup to graduation.
ED LATCH TOURNAMENT roundup Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:25AMThe championship games are set after a busy Saturday of play in the Ed Latch Memorial Fifth Grade Basketball Tournament.
Squalicum swamps Tigers in district title game Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMMOUNT VERNON — Many basketball players have pre-game rituals they carry out before big games. In the future, Squalicum guard Derek Dickerson might want to consider minor surgery. …
Cleveland boys feel snubbed Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMLas Cruces High School has made Cleveland High boys basketball coach sick again.
Glen Rock advances to first sectional final since 1988 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMGLEN ROCK — There’s a banner on the wall in the corner of the Glen Rock gym that lists various titles won by the girls basketball team over the years. The very first line, commemorating the 1988 sectional title, is the one the current Panthers always notice.
Steve Boyd's three-pointers spark Pequannock Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMORADELL â€“ Everything changed after Pequannock's Steve Boyd hit three consecutive three-pointers. Pequannock pulled away to a 64-50 victory over River Dell in a North 1, Group 2 boys basketball semifinal Saturday night after the junior guard hit three three-pointers early in the fourth.
Storm stumble in diamond opener Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMCleveland High School junior Blake Swihart was already in mid-season form last Tuesday afternoon when his Storm played their inaugural baseball game against visiting Moriarty.
Westchester boys, Carson girls win City Section basketball titles Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMComets pull away from Taft in the second half for a 70-60 victory. The Colts turn back Narbonne, 53-47. When Westchester turns it on, few teams in the state are better, and the Comets gave Woodland Hills Taft a lesson in the second half Saturday en route to winning their 11th City Section Division I boys' basketball championship with a 70-60 victory at the Galen Center.
Rio Rancho girls need miracle to make state tournament field Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMBarring a major upset in this weekend’s Class 5A district tournaments, the Rio Rancho High School girls basketball team seems destined to miss the state tournament for the first time since 1998.
East Jordan claims 57-46 victory over Charlevoix in Class C girls' basketball district opener Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMCHARLEVOIX — They’ve done it before, and they had confidence they could do it again.
Bay slips past Guy-Perkins, into 1A state final; Hillcrest falls Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMLYNN — Bay coach Brad Brannen was at a loss for words on Saturday night. He had good reason to be after his Yellowjackets defeated Guy-Perkins 58-54 in the Class 1A state basketball tournament.
Mendham boys basketball keeps focus in states, takes win over Morristown Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:04PMMENDHAM — After winning an emotional county tournament, sometimes it's difficult for a basketball team to be able to refocus its energies for state tournament play.
Drury has slow start, but boosts Morris Catholic girls basketball to victory over Union Catholic Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:04PMDENVILLE — State tournament openers are cause enough for uneasiness. Making Morris Catholic's Non-Public North A girls basketball game against Union Catholic more tense was Jeane Drury's quest for 1,000 points.
Defending champs Kentwood squeaks past Newport Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:03PMTACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Liz Mills scored 21 points and Kylie Huerta 20 to lead defending champ Kentwood to a hard-fought 57-53 first-round win over Newport Wednesday at the state 4A girls basketball tournament.
Rams Romp on Senior Night Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:00PMKINGSTON, R.I. - Senior Keith Cothran and Lamonte Ulmer combined for 40 points to lead the Rhode Island men's basketball team (21-7; 9-6 Atlantic 10) to an 80-58 victory over Charlotte Wednesday night at the Ryan Center on Senior Night.
Second round boys previews: Trojans ready to smash through Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:55PMNorth Hall's Robert Humphrey, right, looks for a shot against East Hall's Charles Perry during the Region 7-AAA tournament last week in Flowery Branch.
Women's college basketball: Former Edgewood player Gifford named NAC's top rookie Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:53PMThe ex-Crusader gets the nod after a solid freshman season at Aurora University.
Lancers focused on finals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:53PML’Anse Creuse’s girls basketball was focused on winning before it even boarded the bus Wednesday afternoon.
Edwards finishes career at UT-Dallas Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:46PMA look at how Galveston County graduates have fared in college and pro sports action.
La Marque, Hitchcock girls within 2 wins of Austin Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:44PMThe La Marque Lady Cougars and Hitchcock Lady Bulldogs are each two wins away from making school history in girls basketball.
Notes: ESPN’s and the Press’ Silence Following Greenberg’s “Martin Luther Coon King” Statement Can Now Be Understood ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:46PMFirst up a couple of more acrcane sporting mentions… The Danica Patrick-NASCAR experiment is over for the next four months. After three NASCAR Nationwide Series races, Ms. Patrick is headed back to Indy cars for the next four months. How did she do in her first foray into the 21st century version of the “chitlin” circuit”? [...]
Nittany Lions Add Seven Outstanding Recruits to 2010-2010 Track and Field Roster Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:45PMUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.: March 2, 2010 - With national signing period underway, the Director and Head Coach of Track and Field Beth Alford-Sullivan and the Nittany Lions have announced the signings of six outstanding recruits from around the country.
Stillwater loses to Watervliet in opening round Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:44PMWATERVLIET — The boys basketball team at Watervliet High School was not going to let a few snowflakes get in the way of a 36th consecutive trip to the second round of the playoffs.
Lady Redhawks will be playing for pride Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:37PMPlaying for pride. That's what the Southeast women's basketball team will be doing in their final regular season game this Saturday's against Austin Peay. The Redhawks will be coming off their eight consecutive loss. The most recent happened Thursday night against the Tennessee State Tigers, guaranteeing that the Redhawks will be unable to make the OVC Tournament.
Women's basketball falls to WestConn Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:35PMThe USM women's basketball team earned a spot in Little East Conference Championship game but failed to reclaim the title they won a year ago as they lost 61-46 to Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. on Saturday. The top-seeded Colonials, who won their first LEC Title since 1994, were led by junior forward Melissa Teel who led all scorers with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting ...
ECI Lady Bulldogs win region title, remain unbeaten at 22-0 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:33PMWith the current level of athletics it is extremely difficult for any team to go an entire season undefeated. In Georgia girls’ high school basketball there are only five such teams entering this weekend’s state playoffs. The 8th ranked Lady Dogs of ECI completed their regular and region playoff season last weekend with a perfect record of 22-0 making them the only unbeaten girls’ basketball ...
Boro Sports Bites Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:28PMGirls Track The Cardozo Judges claimed their fourth straight Public School Athletic League (PSAL) indoor title, defeating Medgar Evers, 82-67, at the Armory in Brooklyn on Saturday, February 27. The score was much closer as it seemed, as the Judges struggled early and fell behind the Cougars, 34-16, after lackluster performances in 3,200-meter run and the 55-meter dash. But Cardozo was able to ...
Kam-Wow Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:26PMJunior Micah Christenson scored a game-high 22 points to lead a balanced attack as Kamehameha-Kapalama rallied to beat Honokaa 75-60 in a play-in game Monday for the final berth in this week's Hawaiian Airlines/Hawaii High School Athletic Association's Boys Division I Basketball Championships.
Gonzaga’s Bouldin preps for final home game Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:26PMSPOKANE — Matt Bouldin came to Gonzaga because he wanted to win basketball games. He accomplished that and became one of the finest players in the program’s history along the way. “Matt’s going to go down in history as one of the all-time greats here at Gonzaga,” coach Mark Few said. “He’s as complete a player as you are ever going to coach. He’s a great passer, great shooter, great scorer ...
Once 0-14 and losers of 27 straight, the T.J. boys now run this town Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:26PMThey are. Yeah, I said it, they are. For whatever reason, peaking in postseason. This is T.J. basketball. Yellow Jacket everything. Black top, black shorts. All Jacket everything.
Saratoga girls fall in CCS basketball playoffs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:39PMBut only after winning a pair
WestConn women earn NCAA Tournament bid Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:39PMDANBURY -- WestConn women's basketball coach Kim Rybczyk didn't know much about University of New England late Monday afternoon, but that won't be the case for long.
State's finest vie for awards Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:31PMTHE Australian cricket captain, a junior world hockey player of the year, junior world cycling champion, Tasmania's first athletics world championship medallist and the Ashes' leading wicket-taker demonstrate the calibre for this year's Tasmanian Sports Awards.
PrepZone: Monday baseball, softball notebook Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:30PMNAPLES —Notes on area baseball, softball teams:Barron CollierThe softball team is hovering around .500 early this season, but coach Tom Resop said the Cougars played well in a doubleheader Saturday against good competition.Barron Collier (4-3) left for Miami at 5 a.m. Saturday, but showed no signs of sluggishness in a 5-0 victory over Coral Reef. The Cougars finished the day with a 2-0 loss to ...
TJC Apaches Send Men & Women To Conference Tournament Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMTJC hopes to see their home crowd this weekend at the Region XIV Conference Tournament at UT Tyler. CBS 19's Julia Morales spoke with the Apaches and Lady Apaches about their postseason runs.
HNT Girls Basketball Roundup - Lytle, Kelly power New Brunswick Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMJunior forward Jasmine Lytle recorded a double-double, compiling 21 points and 11 rebounds as the seventh-seeded New Brunswick High School girls basketball team bested 10th-seeded Irvington 46-42 Monday night in an NJSIAA North 2 Group III first-round game.
Second round previews: Trojans ready to smash through Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:25PMNorth Hall's Robert Humphrey, right, looks for a shot against East Hall's Charles Perry during the Region 7-AAA tournament last week in Flowery Branch.
Ravens Tyler-bound as No. 3 seed Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe nationally-ranked San Jacinto College men’s basketball team will be packing the No. 3 seed and a first-round bye to this week’s Region 14 postseason tournament at the University of Texas-Tyler’s Herrington Patriot Center.
BREAKING NEWS: Elderly Man Believed to be Trapped in House Fire Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:22PMLawrence County firefighters are on the scene of a house fire late Monday night, and an elderly man is believed to be trapped inside.
Roberts has offer from Gamecocks Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:22PMLB Marcquis Roberts (6-1 205) of Powder Springs, GA has a single offer thus far and it is from USC. He is also hearing from Georgia Tech, UConn, and Boston College. "I like South Carolina," said Roberts. "I was born there so I have a lot of family there."
North athletes sign letters of intent Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:55AMSenior Kelsey Shapiro has been a standout player and a key member of the North Farmington soccer defense for three years.
Patriots capture conference tourney crown, win streak at 18 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:46AMCLINTON – As tough as the Tri-County 1A Conference has proven to be, there were no guarantees as the undefeated (14-0 in conference) Patriots entered the conference tournament a week ago Monday. A Thursday game against neighborhood rival Trask loomed if both teams won on Monday, and a win in that game would more than likely send the Patriots into a third contest against Wallace-Rose Hill, a team ...
Lady Patriots sweep the week, secure tourney title Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:46AMCLINTON – The Pender High School girls’ basketball team had a lot of easy wins during the regular season, but it was one of their two losses that really rankled them, and it set the tone for the Tri-Country 1A Conference Tournament last week.
Ohio State's Turner rises to elite stature Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:42AMCOLUMBUS -- Evan Turner's roommate describes Ohio State's do-it-all point guard as fearless and relentless on the basketball court.
Seniors play out the string Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:40AMNone of them imagined it would go down quite like this. Dissatisfaction at ending their college basketball careers in a storm of frustrating losses. Angst over the numerous debilitating injuries. Confusion at where it all went horribly wrong.