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Bulls And Spartans To Renew RivalryThe Tampa TribuneSaturday 16th August 2008 It's been 19 years since they last met, but the University of South Florida and University of Tampa will renew their rivalry in men's basketball this year when they meet in an exhibition contest.
Spartans' Izzo takes time out for good causeThe Flint JournalSaturday 16th August 2008 ROCKFORD -- Mitchell Peterson is a 12-year-old student at Rockford's North Middle School, and a serious Michigan State fan. The soon-to-be seventh-grader also is a victim of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and is the reason for Mitchell's 5K Run through Rockford.
Ridder impresses running against the boys or girlsThe Cincinnati EnquirerSunday 17th August 2008 Oak Hills cross country runner Brooklyne Ridder is heading into her senior season coming off a runner-up performance at last year's state meet, but she hasn't practiced with her team since her sophomore year. Instead, Ridder has been running with the Oak Hills boys' cross country team during practices.
Lawrence: WAC Conference betting previewCovers.comMonday 18th August 2008 Did you know, over the last six years, the WAC CONFERENCE has the third best winning percentage in bowl games of any conference in the nation! The WAC has sent 22 teams to postseason games from 2002-07 and those teams won 54.5 percent of their games...
Randolph County coaches Ambroson, Jasper give opinions on new football playoff formatMoberly Monitor-IndexMonday 18th August 2008 Even-numbered years seemingly puts a few anticipated excitement for high school coaches, since district schedules are always assigned in two-year cycles by the Missouri High School Activities Association. However, starting this fall, football has a dramatic change in its playoff scheme, offering double the fun.
Royster a real gem for Penn StateReading EagleSunday 17th August 2008 When Penn State assistant coach Larry Johnson recruited Evan Royster, he never saw him play football. It didn't matter. "I saw him play lacrosse and walked out of the stands so impressed," Johnson said. "I thought, 'Wow, this guy with a stick in his hand is even better with a football in his hand.'
La Salle to ride 1-2 punch in 2008The Cincinnati EnquirerSunday 17th August 2008 According to La Salle cross country coach Frank Russo, sophomore runners Travis Hawes and Ethan Bokeno are best friends who share many things in common.
Katy still favored to be class of District 17-5AHouston ChronicleSaturday 16th August 2008 The Katy Tigers went undefeated and won a state title last season but lost 60 lettermen. Despite that, the Tigers are still the favorite. Katy finds a way to rebuild quickly.
