PG West: Injuries hinder West Allegheny (Today) Dec 11, 2008
"We will have a new team champion," Sutton said, referring to the fact that defending champion Shady Side Academy switched to the Powerade Tournament this year. "I don't see a clear-cut favorite. Albert Gallatin, Bethel Park, South Side Beaver, Norwin and West Allegheny look to be the top teams.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: North Hills searching to replace winning trio (Today) Dec 11, 2008
"We will have a new team champion," said Sutton, referring to the fact that defending champion Shady Side Academy opted to compete at the Powerade Tournament this year. The tournament begins tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. with the quarterfinals to begin at 9 p.m. Action resumes Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The consolation finals will be at 5 p.m. with the Parade of Champions and finals to follow at 6:15 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG East: Oklahoma is OK for Hempfield senior wrestler (Today) Dec 11, 2008
He posted a 46-1 record, with his only loss coming in the Powerade Tournament to a wrestler from Georgia. "Jake is one of, if not the best high school wrestler [in his weight class] in the country," DeAugustine said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Clovis wrestling program is hoping for No. 9 Dec 10, 2008
for the highly regarded POWERade Christmas Classic on Dec. 29-30 and a home dual meet against defending Southern Section champion Temecula Valley-Temecula on Jan. 8. DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Place your ad here - higher education edition Dec 7, 2008
You see people walking around with Powerade and Coca-Cola bottles everywhere, she said. I don't know if having Coke on campus is compromising, but once it gets to the football field or in the classroom, it is. (Missoulian, MT)
Washington Sunday: Chartiers-Houston tournament boasts impressive field (Today) Dec 7, 2008
"We will have a new team champion," said Sutton, referring to the fact that defending champion Shady Side Academy opted to compete in the Powerade Tournament this year. "I don't see a clear-cut favorite. Albert Gallatin, Bethel Park, South Side Beaver, Norwin and West Allegheny look to be the top teams.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New Style Series Presented by Diet Coke Premieres Dec 6, 2008
Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the worlds most valuable brand, the Companys portfolio includes 12 other billion-dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Academic made most of setback Dec 5, 2008
Athens-Clarke police said 29-year-old Clifton James "Spanky" Thomas of Athens went to the cooler, grabbed a bottle of blue Powerade and shot Atroune once in the chest as he approached the counter. Footage from the store's surveillance camera shows Atroune reaching for the telephone, but he collapsed before he could call 911. (Athens Banner-Herald)
PG South: There'll be a little less time on mats for WPIAL teams (Today) Dec 4, 2008
"We have fewer matches, but were able to pick up another tournament. We're going to the Powerade Tournament for the first time since the 1970s." ... "We pulled out of the West Mifflin tournanent and picked up Powerade. We also dropped the Fort Cherry Duals and added the North Hills Duals and Trinity Duals.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ladycats back to winning ways Dec 3, 2008
After splitting four games at last weeks Powerade Hoopfest tournament in Lafayette in the process taking its first two losses of the 2008 season East St. John got back on the winning track this past weekend. The Wildcats defeated Jackson on Friday, 55-40, then topped Istrouma 53-35 on Monday. (L Observateur, LA)
CHS falls to Northside Nov 26, 2008
LAFAYETTE Bianca Alexander led a trio of Jennings players in double-figures as the Lady Bulldogs beat New Iberia 64-34 Monday at the Powerade Shootout. Octavia Lawdins and Shalyn Riley each had 10 for Jennings, which led 20-6 at the end of the first quarter. (New Iberia, LA)
Everyone's Favorite Dawg Nov 24, 2008
He drinks Powerade and chocolate milk the closest thing to sweets he allows himself. Sodas are a definite no-no. (DawgPost.com)
Dietician helps Dogs find right diet Nov 22, 2008
Pitchers of decaffeinated tea, water and POWERade were available to wash it all down. Each table had two pitchers of ranch dressing and other dressings and two bowls of grated cheese along with other condiments. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Crew gets well-deserved award in end Nov 21, 2008
Being at the NHRA Powerade banquet on Monday night was a lot of fun ... We just really wanted to move up some spots this year and to make sixth in the Powerade point standings was really great for us. (USA Today -- Sports)
Coca-Cola bid goes flat Nov 17, 2008
If it proceeded, the scheme of arrangement would have created a $12 billion trans-Tasman company that brought together CCA's Mount Franklin, Powerade and Goulburn Valley brands with Lion Nathan's beer labels Tooheys, XXXX and Boag's. The brewer said the proposal would generate synergy savings of between $100 million and $130 million, although the company pledged to keep the alcoholic and non-alcoholic businesses separate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Stewart struggles to say 'goodbye' Nov 17, 2008
Eddie Krawiec won his first POWERade Series crown in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and did so without winning a race during the season. He joined Rob Bruins, the 1979 Top Fuel champ, as the only drivers in NHRA history to win a season title without winning an event. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Johnson collects 3rd title Nov 17, 2008
Eddie Krawiec won his first POWERade Series crown in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and did so without winning a race during the season. Other season champions were Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel) and Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Coke rejects Lion Nathan bid Nov 17, 2008
If it proceeds, the scheme of arrangement will create a $12 billion trans-Tasman company with brands including Coca-Cola's Mount Franklin, Powerade and Mount Franklin and Lion Nathan's Tooheys, XXXX and James Boag. To finance the $4. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Lasorda kicks off NHRA Finals Nov 17, 2008
These races were the season finale of the 24-race NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series national tour. While the championship had already been decided in Top Fuel, professional category titles in Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle were still in contention. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Coughlin wins 4th NHRA Pro Stock title Nov 16, 2008
Schumacher, Mike Neff and Greg Anderson also claimed No. 1 qualifying positions at the final NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event of the year. Schumacher earned his ninth No. 1 of the season in Top Fuel, covering the distance in 3. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Another Pro Stock World Title Goes to Jeg Coughlin Jr. Nov 16, 2008
"The key to this championship was consistency. Coughlin led the POWERade points on two occasions earlier this season and ascended back to the No. 1 spot for good in the second playoff event in Dallas. On the other end of the equation, he never dipped below fourth place, always keeping himself in the championship mix."The level of competition is insane, starting in our pit with my teammate Dave Connolly," Coughlin said. "Then you have the two KB Racing cars, Warren and Kurt Johnson, Larry Morgan... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ashley Force Nov 12, 2008
We are hoping to move up, maybe win our final race and see how high up we can move in the Powerade points for our sophomore season. Just to get through the year was amazing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Runners take places in Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Nov 12, 2008
Sponsors of the Chickamauga Marathon and Half Marathon include the Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Committee, Fuller Rehabilitation, Hutcheson, National Park Service, PowerAde, Sports Barn, Ankle Center, Out of the Blue Caf , Southern Coffee Service, and Lookout Mountain Tomato a.. To view more race results, visit. (Catoosa County News, GA)
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The men nibbled on bagels, sipped Powerade. Their luck held. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Coughlin Soars to New Heights with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Nov 5, 2008
NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Major Tony Mulhare get ready to pull 9 ... " After celebrating his most recent win with his team Sunday night, one that all but clinched the 2008 POWERade title, Coughlin laid low Monday and rested up for his flight. Tuesday morning, he arrived at Nellis Air Force Base for a pre-flight medical evaluation, a flight suit fitting, and a safety briefing by several Thunderbird personnel. "After all that I met my pilot, Major Tony 'Split' Mulhare,... (PR Newswire)
Schumacher clinches sixth world championship Nov 2, 2008
LAS VEGAS - Tony Schumacher clinched his sixth NHRA POWERade Series world championship by qualifying at the Las Vegas NHRA Nationals on Saturday. Robert Hight, Jeg Coughlin and Angelle Sampey were the other No. 1 qualifiers in their categories. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Team recharged for Las Vegas visit Oct 30, 2008
A lot of people might not think of Las Vegas as one of the places we race during the Powerade Series. They'd be surprised to know that it is one of our biggest events. (USA Today -- Sports)
This week in auto racing Oct 30, 2008
Last event: Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon and Pro Stock pilot Dave Connolly won at the Virginia NHRA Nationals to go from afterthoughts to challengers in the race for the NHRA POWERade Series championships. INDY RACING LEAGUE. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
THE Coca-Cola Company vows continued support to 7th Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility in Singapore Oct 27, 2008
Singapore, Oct 27, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The Coca-Cola Company for the sixth year in a row, is continuing with its strong support to the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) - five of those six as a platinum sponsor. AFCSR, now on its seventh year will be held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront in Singapore on November 20 008. (JCN Network, Japan)
Coke to list calorie info more prominently Oct 25, 2008
Coca-Cola s portfolio includes Coke soft drinks, Sprite and Fanta as well as a host of non-carbonated beverages such as Powerade, Vitaminwater, Fuze and Minute Maid. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
NOT REACHING POTENTIAL Oct 19, 2008
Bryan Evans should be getting any playing time on the field he should be guarding the powerade on the sidelines, we he gets beat he is signaling no catch man put Brandon Boykin or Vance Cuff in. 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alonso wins Japanese Grand Prix Oct 13, 2008
Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon and Pro Stock pilot Dave Connolly won at the Virginia Nationals in Dinwiddie to go from afterthoughts to challengers in the race for the NHRA POWERade Series championships. The other winner at the fourth of six races in the NHRA Playoff, the Countdown to 1, was Top Fuel ace Tony Schumacher. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Richmond: John Force preview Oct 10, 2008
-- Hovering just beyond the 100-point deficit presumed to be the cutoff for those realistically contesting the 2008 NHRA POWERade Funny Car Championship, John Force still isn't ready to acquiesce to those who believe his bid for an unprecedented 15th series championship already is over. "I still believe in magic," acknowledged the driver of the Castrol GTX High Mileage^ Ford Mustang, "(and) as long as there's a chance, any chance, then it ain't over. We'll see what happens at Richmond (in this... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Teen indicted in fatal hit-and-run Oct 10, 2008
Cooper's father and brother raced to the Exxon station where Keisha Cooper had planned to buy Nick-Nack a bottle of Powerade. When they couldn't find her, they traced their way back and found her in a ditch, relatives said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Clanton Advertiser Oct 8, 2008
Tim Wilkerson, Mike Edwards and Craig Treble joined Schumacher in the winner's circle with three races remaining in the NHRA POWERade Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Wilkerson got his sixth win of the year in Funny Car. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Coca-Cola North America Launches Fourth Installment of Its Highly Successful Telenovela Club Promotion Oct 3, 2008
Consumers can find My Coke Rewards codes on more than 60 products including all Coca-Cola Trademark brands, Sprite, POWERade, Fanta, Vault, Dasani, Minute Maid, Nestea, Fresca, Barqs and more ... Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the worlds most valuable brand, the Companys portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kotchman, Kelly, Hampton ... will all be back? Sep 25, 2008
You should get a case of Powerade out of this deal. Put Kelly Johnson back in left field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pioneering journalist Mary Garber, 92, dies Sep 22, 2008
In Pro Stock, Greg Stanfield earned a shocking victory over Jeg Coughlin Jr. Chris Rivas stunned Matt Smith, the defending NHRA POWERade Series Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. BASKETBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Schumacher sets record Sep 15, 2008
"I feel blessed to be the driver of that race car. It's hard work to get it. You win two or three races and you start setting records and you start to focus on how to keep it going. It seems so impossible. No one has ever done it before, and there's a reason for that. It's hard to win these races."Jack Beckman, Steve Johnson and Justin Humphreys also won their divisions in the first of six races in the NHRA POWERade Series Countdown to 1. Beckman continued his hot streak in Funny Car and earned... (News & Observer -- Sports)
USC solidifies No. 1 ranking, Sooners No. 2 Sep 15, 2008
Jack Beckman, Justin Humphreys and also won their divisions in the first of six races in the NHRA POWERade Series Countdown to 1. Italy's Valentino Rossi has won the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP after the race was halted eight laps from the finish because of heavy rain and wind. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hornaday ignores controversy in win Sep 14, 2008
Frank Hawley (Funny Car), Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) held on to their quick performances from Friday and also will lead their respective categories into today's eliminations at the first of six races in the POWERade Drag Racing Series Countdown to 1. ITALIAN GRAND PRIX: Sebastian Vettel of Toro Rosso will become the youngest Formula One driver to start from the pole position after setting the fastest qualifying session at Monza, Italy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coughlin Showing His Buckeye Support in Charlotte Sep 13, 2008
2007 NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin shows his support for The Buckeyes on his 1400 horse-power Chevy Cobalt. (PRNewsFoto/JEGS.com) CHARLOTTE, NC UNITED STATES. (PR Newswire)
Lady Mocs take first in race while men follow fourth Sep 12, 2008
The women's cross country team clipped Auburn by four points Friday afternoon to win the PowerAde title at the Moccasin Bend Course in Chattanooga ... During the men's race, Auburn cruised to the PowerAde title, finishing with only 18 points. (The University Echo, TN)
A sport for the masses Sep 11, 2008
Eleven women have won a total of 82 NHRA Powerade Series races ... Muldowney was the first to win a Powerade Series race -- at Columbus, Ohio, in 1976. (News & Observer -- Sports)
View better from two wheels Sep 11, 2008
After downing a bottle of POWERade, I set off to explore sections of the bike path that follow the Merced River. Even construction on Southside Drive (scheduled to be completed next month) couldn't detract from the pleasure of riding over boardwalks and bridges in the vicinity of Cook's Meadow. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
USF Volleyball Hosts the 2008 Asics/Coca-Cola Invitational, Starting Friday, September 12 Sep 11, 2008
The Dons take on the Hornets, the 2007 champions, at 7:00 PM, preceded by the Wildcats and the Hurricanes at 4:30 PM. San Francisco is fresh off winning its fourth consecutive Asics/Powerade Challenge ... Mandala led the way for the Dons at the Asics/Powerade Challenge, averaging a team-high 3 ... - San Francisco owns a 19-1 record in its Asics/PowerAde Challenge with five tournament titles (2003, 2005-08) and one runner-up showing. (Usfdons.com)
Green flag set to fly for '08 Chase Sep 10, 2008
By Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY. Denny Hamlin has finished third in his last three races. (USA Today -- Sports)
Reigning Champ is Ready for the Countdown to One and Previews Inaugural Charlotte Race Sep 7, 2008
Jeg Coughlin Jr and team ready to claim another NHRA POWERade Pro Stock championship ... CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Reigning NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. knows a thing or two about breaking-in new racetracks. (PR Newswire)
Volleyball Falls To UC Santa Barbara In Three Sets Sep 7, 2008
- Utah State's women's volleyball team continued its preseason struggles here Saturday afternoon at the USF/Asics Powerade Challenge with a three-set loss (25-19, 25-18, 25-21) to UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos evened its record to 2-2 on the year with the win. (Utahstateaggies.com)
USF Volleyball Wins 2008 Asics/Powerade Challenge Sep 7, 2008
Carly Babin won Asics/Powerade Challenge MVP honors for the second straight year ... (San Francisco) - USF volleyball swept Utah State 25-19, 25-21, 25-22 in the finale of the 2008 Asics/Powerade Challenge Saturday night at War Memorial Gym ... It is the second straight time Babin has taken MVP honors at the Asics Powerade Challenge and the first repeat winner in the tournament's five-year history. (Usfdons.com)
Katie Couric's "Stand Up To Cancer" (SU2C) Applauded by Child Obesity Advocates Who Urge America to Avert Cancer by Avoiding Obesity Sep 4, 2008
"It's no secret Coca-Cola and PepsiCo make every effort to ensnare children into the trap of sweet drinks from infancy on, whether it's through their respective juice companies or their Coke and Pepsi products including their PowerAde and Gatorade lines. We believe kids deserve water that's 100% free of artificial dyes, flavors, additives and sweeteners. With WAT-AAH!, we're simply getting kids fired-up about drinking water. As fun as that is, we realize the greater goal is to save lives by... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Cross Country athletes prepare for new season Sep 4, 2008
The men's and women's cross country teams are getting into shape for the UTC opener and annual Powerade Invitational, Friday and Saturday at Moccasin Bend. The race will feature three high school division races and an open collegiate race in the evening. (The University Echo, TN)
Schumacher ties, sets many marks in Top Fuel victory Sep 2, 2008
Auto Imagery, Inc., via AP. Tony Schumacher, who didn't qualify for the 54th NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals until Sunday, ended up winning. (USA Today -- Sports)
Schumacher sets NHRA marks Sep 2, 2008
The other winners at the world's most prestigious drag race, the 18th of 18 regular-season races in the NHRA POWERade Series, were Robert Hight (Funny Car), Dave Connolly (Pro Stock) and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle). All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson stakes claim to 3rd title Sep 1, 2008
" For a change, neither Edwards, who had won two straight races and three of the last four, nor Busch, the series leader with eight wins in 2008, was in contention. Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th, and Jeff Burton, who was 17th, clinched spots in the 12-man Chase for the championship that will begin after Saturday night's race at Richmond. Rookie upsets Castroneves: Helio Castroneves surely had another fence-climbing celebration running through his... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Junkyard Blawg Sep 1, 2008
Your second halfers were standing in front of a fan, sucking down Powerade for two hours, hoping they would be able to get on the field in front of 92,000 and prove their worth. If they 1et Georgia Southern score, then I d be worried about my future if I were you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PREVIEWS: Division analysis Aug 29, 2008
He has led the Powerade Drag Racing Series standings from the start of the season and has 10 wins in 12 final-round showings through 17 national events. He has won five races in a row on this year's schedule and six of the last eight U.S. Nationals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Editorial: New recycling bags a welcome addition Aug 28, 2008
This not only encourages students to recycle their Powerade bottles, but also allows those under the legal drinking age to discreetly and properly dispose of their empty bottles. In the past, students who were afraid of being documented by their CAs neglected to recycle their empty cans and bottles, instead tossing them into the bottom of the garbage. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Two teens arrested in BYHS break-ins Aug 27, 2008
Several items, including three computer monitors, four cases of Powerade, six cases of water, a heavy-duty industrial microwave, two TV/DVD combos and some snacks were taken. Broken glass was found in a door and two windows. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Smaller Carbon Footprint Earns High Marks for 'eKOfresh' Coolers at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Aug 24, 2008
Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most-valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion-dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. (PR Newswire)
Washington, Mexico put on HR display at LLWS Aug 19, 2008
He visited the park as part of a promotion for Subway and Powerade, but didnt arrive until after the homer-powered victories by Washington and Mexico. While the short porches at Lamade Stadium looked appealing, Howard decided to leave the hitting to the Little Leaguers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shelton stars meet major league All-Star Aug 19, 2008
He spent time at the PowerAde Pro Challenge area, where he critiqued youngster s swings and spent some time with New England regional champions ... While Howard s appearances drew numerous fans to the PowerAde area and left many Shelton Little Leaguers in awe, he also noted he and his teammates have been doing some jaw dropping themselves when watching some spectacular plays during the Little League World Series. (New Haven Register, CT)
Edwards does Michigan 2-step Sprint Cup win after Nationwide Aug 18, 2008
Also, Jack Beckman, Jeg Coughlin and Matt Smith also won their divisions in the 17th of 24 events on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The weekend ended with all 10 spots in the Funny Car Countdown to the Championship playoffs claimed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Edwards chasing down Busch after fifth Nextel Cup win of year Aug 18, 2008
Jeg Coughlin and Matt Smith also won their divisions in the 17th of 24 events on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. INSIDE AUTO RACING. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Anderson tops Pro Stock qualifiers Aug 17, 2008
Tony Schumacher, Cruz Pedregon, and Matt Smith remained the No. 1 qualifiers in their divisions in the 17th of 24 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events. After watching Line take the No. 1 spot during Friday night qualifying, Anderson drove his Pontiac GXP to a 6. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
