Saunders went on to become the first All-CIAA basketball selection in JCSU history and had an immediate impact on a program where he was coached as a freshman by N.C. Sports Hall of Famer Cal Irvin and during his last three years for the coach for whom the school’s gymnasium is named, Jack Brayboy. He also set a school single-game scoring record with a 45-point game. Saunders told The Gaston Gazette in a 1995 story about Highland’s 1950s teams that Dunn was influenced by the fast-breaking offenses employed at the time by college coaches like North Carolina Central’s John McClendon and N.C.
The eEdition app is the printed newspaper delivered right to your device. Hollifield is averaging 24.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 4.8 steals per game, helping Shelby to a 12-1 record and a 5-0 mark in Southern Piedmont 1A/2A competition. During the week of Jan. 2-6, she averaged 21 points, 13.5 rebounds, five assists and 7.5 steals in wins over Bessemer City and Highland Tech.
Newspaperarchive.com needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. Police in South Carolina found the most adorable – and cuddly – stolen goods over the weekend. Burglars stole four wrinkly face puppies from a home and led police on a high-speed chase that started in Charlotte, wellcare.comflex North Carolina, and ended in a crash in York County, South Carolina. – Two men were arrested after another man was found dead at a Bessemer City residence on Friday morning, police said. According to the Gaston County Police Department, officers responded to 1001 Peggy Drive around 8 a.m.
The Eagles have allowed 11 opponents to make double-digit 3-pointers, including in three of the last four games. He could be in line for another big performance against the Eagles. The Tar Heels continue to play without Pete Nance as he recovers from a strained back. Here are some things to know and a score prediction ahead of Carolina’s game against Boston College. After earning its first road win of the season, North Carolina basketball returns to the Smith Center with hopes of pushing its home record to 9-0. This year, Swim participated in the school’s Community Based Vocational Training program, which gives students the chance to learn job skills by working three days a week at local businesses.
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