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Crusaders reach semifinals

Photo by Jeff Baughan Parkersburg Catholic's Dylan Reifsteck, left, looks to shoot after gaining possession of a loose ball as Quentin Collie is pulled onto the back of Fayetteville's Nicholas Carte as the two got tangled up. Both players were injured on the play.
March 19, 2010

Class A Semifinal Parkersburg Catholic vs. Tucker County Game Time: 11:15 a.m. today CHARLESTON — Defense might win championships, but even Parkersburg Catholic head boys basketball coach Joe Garrett had to shake his head following the Crusaders’ 25-20 victory Thursday afternoon against Fayetteville in the Class A state quarterfinals inside the Charleston Civic Center. “I apologize for the ugly game, but it’s about moving on and advancing,” said Garrett, whose second-seeded Crusaders play in today’s 11:15 a.m. semifinal against third-seeded Tucker County. “We played great man-to-man defense. It’s like the old saying, defense saved you.” It surely did on this day as the Pirates shot a woeful 21.6 percent from the floor (8 of 37) and were held to just five points in the second half. However, Parkersburg Catholic didn’t fare much better going 9 of 35 (25.7 percent) from the field while connecting on only half of its 10 foul shots. “Our defense played tough.

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OU surprises Georgetown

March 19, 2010

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — How about a standing O for Ohio!

The MAC champion Bobcats, who had a losing record in conference play, have found their way in March and now boast an NCAA tournament win for the first time in 27 years.

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Game on for WVU

March 19, 2010

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Morgan State coach Todd Bozeman knows what his team is up against when it faces West Virginia at 12:15 this afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at HSBC Arena.

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Ohio State Buckeyes loose and ready for NCAA Tourney debut

March 19, 2010

COLUMBUS (AP) — Evan Turner sat down and, just like a lot of kids would if given the chance to play with a live microphone, began to make a rhythm sound with his mouth while pretending he was performing in concert.

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Morgan State overcomes adversity this season

March 19, 2010

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Morgan State looks like the kind of team that is tough to root against.

There are stories of tragedy, hard-luck, grief, and perseverance throughout the roste.

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Area fighters featured in the ring

March 19, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Area fighters Mike Sheppard and Bill Shahan both have big opportunities upcoming in the ring.

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