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    Balocka proves he can talk the talk  Dec 1, 2008
    He was raised in Lithuania, and arrived in the United States in 2002 so he could play high school basketball. "I wanted the opportunity to play basketball and get an education at the same time, and that's hard to do in (Lithuania)," Balocka said. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Regrouping, rebuilding  Dec 1, 2008
    It would be unfair to compare the 2008-09 Bobcats to their predecessor, which is arguably one of the best Idaho high school basketball teams ever assembled. With that chapter in history closed, the lofty expectations are also gone. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Windber fans enjoy Rambler Madness  Nov 30, 2008
    Fans young and old turned out to meet the boys and girls squads, help raise money for Breast Cancer awareness and watch volunteer assistant coach Albert Torquato get his hair cut (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Hanford girls team moving up  Nov 30, 2008
    in print and online, 24/7 for free, select the Clean Sweep option. Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Simmons one of NC's top young big men  Nov 29, 2008
    Jackson Simmons could be one of the breakout stars this high school basketball season. The 6-foot-8 sophomore power forward from Sylva (N.C.) Smoky Mountain High comes from a well-known basketball pedigree in the western half of the state. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Nicki touched by community support  Nov 28, 2008
    Nicki s days as a member of the celebrated Big Blue Lompoc High School basketball team might have also contributed to the community support. The 6-foot 3-inch Nicki was a three-time, CIF-Southern Section, first-team athlete from 1989 to 1991, and set the single game school-record score of 44. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    MHS Thanksgiving Classic has another quality field  Nov 28, 2008
    Published: Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:21 PM CST The holiday season officially arrived today and that means its time for high school basketball tournament action. The third annual Thanksgiving Classic tips off Friday at Chester Barner Sr. gym on the campus of Marmaduke High School and, according to MHS head coach Spencer Hoffman, the Classic has another quality field. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Noon Rotary Club Thanksgiving Classic tips off today  Nov 28, 2008
    For the first time the formally all-girls high school basketball event will include four boys prep teams as well as six middle school girls teams. In addition, Columbia State Community College and Whitthorne Middle School will join Columbia Central in hosting games. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Cubs start slow in home debut -- Oak Ridge holds onto early lead in 51-41 victory  Nov 27, 2008
    Deonte Breedlove led the Brenham High School basketball team with 16 points Tuesday in a 51-41 loss to Conroe Oak Ridge. Tyree Gaines had 12 points and David Cunningham had seven, but no other Cub scored more than two. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Letters to the editor  Nov 27, 2008
    Soil borings for the high school basketball court encountered peat, which considerably extended the time and cost of construction. The new police station was originally proposed for the site then used as a snow dump, now known as Tom Lee Field, but soil samplings there showed that costs would be prohibitive. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Boys Club leader having a ball  Nov 27, 2008
    His high school basketball coach asked him if he would be interested in coaching a junior varsity boys basketball team at in California. He coached while studying to get his bachelor s degree in print journalism from. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    On ACC All Access This Week  Nov 27, 2008
    com as a high school basketball player before he signed with the Tigers. ACC All Access reporter Heather Catlin takes a look at Smith s plans for his future in basketball and talks about Tanner s Totes, a nonprofit organization Smith formed at age 12 that delivers gifts to children undergoing long-term cancer treatment in South Carolina and Georgia. (Theacc.com)

    Indians and Rebels struggle in tourney's opening round  Nov 26, 2008
    ARCADIA While most all high school basketball teams were silent on the first possible game day of the 2008 season, the Arcadia Valley gymnasium was rocking as they held the opening round of their 82nd Thanksgiving Tournament on Monday. The evening had few surprises as all of the top seeds in the three games came out victorious by substantial margins. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Jonesboro shakes off slow start, downs PHS  Nov 26, 2008
    I thought it was a great high school basketball game with two teams who really got after each other, Cook said. We put ourselves in a position to win and as a coach thats all you can ask for. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    NC State plays first game at RBC Center  Nov 26, 2008
    Stanley played high school basketball with NC State redshirt senior Simon Harris at Millbrook Redshirt sophomore guard Byron Faison is a former Mr. Basketball in South Carolina, and is the second-leading scorer off the bench with 9. 0 points per game Winthrop is struggling from beyond the arc, shooting 23 of 73 for 31. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Matlock, Gilbreath are named All-Stars  Nov 26, 2008
    See complete high school basketball schedule on 2B.. Story created Nov 26, 2008 - 00:36:54 EST.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Girls prepare for upcoming season  Nov 25, 2008
    GRANTS - The Grants High School basketball team is yet to have its season opener. These girls, however, have been showing a lot of work in practice and are prepping for their Dec. 5 game when they visit Piedra Vista. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Backward Glances for Nov. 26  Nov 25, 2008
    Russell Gardner, president of the Hudson Athletic Council, announced the Council would purchase warm-up suits for the Hudson High School basketball team Victor Dyer was president of the class of candidates being inducted into Hudson Council Knights of Columbus Dick Booth, Hudson High junior, was top bowler in the Inter-Church League at McCarthy s Bowling Alleys. - Compiled by Rosemary Rimkus. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    More of this story  Nov 25, 2008
    That was just one of the drills taught to about 30 girl high school basketball players at the one-day camp coordinated by former Kaua i Interscholastic Federation basketball coach Kevin Medeiros ... The Saturday camp was designed for girl high school basketball players and comes on the heels of a successful two-day camp for the boys that was held the previous weekend. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Helena wrestling great Ron Banks dead at 57  Nov 24, 2008
    He was always giving of himself, whether cheering for our high school basketball team, serving his country in the Marines, or his efforts at Fort Harrison s V.A. Hospital. And it is that generosity of spirit that I will miss most about him. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    DeCock: Two recruits pivotal for Pack  Nov 23, 2008
    John Wall and Derrick Favors are the two best high school basketball players in the country, and both are considering N.C. State. Wall, a point guard from Raleigh, is ranked No. 1 by rivals. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Time to step up  Nov 23, 2008
    In fact, they've never lost a high school basketball game together. The five Cibola juniors have won 35-of-36 games over the last two years, playing at the freshman and junior varsity levels. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    A chip on their shoulders  Nov 22, 2008
    "They say we're the third-best team in the conference. We just might be the best underdog in the history of high school basketball.". It's been four years since the Vikings won 31 games and the state 4A championship. (Huntersville Herald, NC)

    Calaveras sharpshoot seeks helping hand  Nov 22, 2008
    The 16-year-old CHS junior from Valley Springs can take a big step in the direction of that goal by competing at the 2009 Club USA National High School Basketball Championships in Hawaii next summer ... At the 2009 Club USA National High School Basketball Championships, Romero will be placed on a team and will receive instruction from a college coach. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Spokane hoops coach cleared, to return to school  Nov 22, 2008
    Ferris High School boys coach Don Van Lierop had been on paid administrative leave since Nov. 6, pending an investigation. Jeff Morris, the girl's attorney, said Thursday night that the girl and her family were apologizing to the coach in a statement. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Men's basketball: Standout point guard commits to ISU  Nov 21, 2008
    Whitney Youngs Chris Colvin (2), who is considered one of the top high school basketball players in Chicago, has committed to Iowa State. "> By Terrence Anthony James/Chicago Tribune Whitney Youngs Chris Colvin (2), who is considered one of the top high school basketball players in Chicago, has committed to Iowa State. Across the country, high school basketball players are beginning their seasons, longingly looking forward to March and the chance to play for a state title. For Chris Colvin,... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    UCLA Plays Season's First Road Game At Maryland  Nov 21, 2008
    played her high school basketball at Thomas A. Edison HS in nearby Alexandria, VA.. Homecoming For Campbell Sophomore guard will be playing in front of family and friends on Sunday at Maryland. (Uclabruins.com)

    Abares ready for 125th Harvard-Yale meeting  Nov 21, 2008
    After dozens of high school and college football games and many other high school basketball and baseball games, this will be the last time they will play together. I ve been lucky that we ve been able to play together for so long, Bobby said. (Acton Beacon, MA)

    2K Sports Pre-Season All-Stars  Nov 21, 2008
    2K Sports announced today the top 21 high school basketball players selected for the pre-season 2008 2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team. Nominated by a panel of respected scouts and basketball writers, including Maurice Wingate of NYCHoops. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Hall of Fame honors  Nov 20, 2008
    Joining Crochet and Luke in this years class are former LaGrange principal Jimmy Anderson; former LHSAA assistant commissioner Douglas Mac Chauvin; former Redemptorist, Catholic High (Baton Rouge), Belaire, Tara and East Ascension football coach John Barrett Murphy; former St. Aloysius and Brother Martin cross country coach John Jack Schommer; former Tallulah, Farmerville and Downsville basketball coach Larry Stegal; and longtime AAU, Biddy Basketball, junior high and high school... (New Iberia, LA)

    BHS sweeps Hazlehurst  Nov 20, 2008
    Brookhaven swept a pair of high school basketball games from Hazlehurst Tuesday night in Sinclair Gymnasium. The Lady Panthers, behind a game-high 28 points from junior guard Kearra Collins, rolled to a 72-41 win over the Lady Indians. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Crash after pursuit leaves suspect in critical condition  Nov 20, 2008
    Reed is a former Shannon High School basketball standout and former University of Mississippi signee. Contact Danza Johnson at (662) 678-1583 or danza. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Garner coach reaches milestone  Nov 20, 2008
    "Through three games, Parker is averaging 25 points per game.HILLSIDE GIRLS ARE SHARP: The Durham Hillside girls were impressive in their 75-58 win over Broughton on Tuesday. Asia Williams, a Wake Forest recruit, scored 23 points.WORD OF GOD: Word of God will open its basketball season with its own Thanksgiving tournament.The event will be played on Nov. 28-29. The field includes Red Springs Flora MacDonald Academy (6-9 junior Luke Cothron), Charlotte United Faith (junior Florida State... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    MSU signs Dandy Dozen basketball star  Nov 20, 2008
    Noxubee County High School basketball star Shaunessy Smith signed binding scholarship papers today with Mississippi State, the final day of the week-long NCAA early signing period. Smith, who verbally committed to the Bulldogs this fall and is widely considered the states top prospect in the Class of 2009, delayed signing until today because it is his 18th birthday. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Wissahickon chows down some chicken  Nov 19, 2008
    First-time competitor Kyle Wilson, English teacher at WMS and basketball coach, said this year's Wing Bowl was a great event and drew a bigger crowd than most high school basketball games. "If you know Greg Smith ... how could you not step up?" he asked. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Is Brock Lesnar the LeBron James of MMA?  Nov 19, 2008
    Excelling at high school basketball doesnt always correspond to success in the pros, let alone superstardom (DaJuan Wagner anyone. . (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Men's Basketball Blog  Nov 19, 2008
    7 assists per game in his four years of high school basketball. 4 Nikola Koprivica (G 6-6 216 JR) Belgrade, Serbia (Sport Grammer School)A two-year letterwinner at WSU, Koprivica is looking forward to a healthy year after injuring his knee in January of his freshman season. (Wsucougars.com)

    2K Sports Classic Benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer to Honor the Pre-Season 2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team at Championship Game  Nov 19, 2008
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), announced today the top 21 high school basketball players selected for the pre-season 2008 2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team ... Earning the nickname Born Ready for his stellar play at the famed Rucker Park, Stephenson has become one of the most talked about high school basketball recruits since LeBron James, current NBA superstar of the Cleveland... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    High School Basketball Polls Released  Nov 18, 2008
    High School Basketball Polls ... (November 17, 2008)--High school basketball rankings ascompiled by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and TexPreps Basketball magazine for the week of Nov. 17:BOYSClass 5A 1. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Mizzou Basketball Signs Keith Dewitt  Nov 18, 2008
    A talented and highly-coveted post player, Dewitt played just one season of high school basketball at Andrews High School in High Point, N.C. before transferring to Charis Prep in Goldsboro, N.C. Dewitt has played two seasons at Charis Prep (pronounced cuh-RIZ) under Head Coach Carlos Peralta and has been a star for the Crimson Tide, helping them start the season 11-0, including a tournament title at the West Johnson Classic. "We are certainly excited about Keith joining our program," Head Coach... (Mutigers.com)

    American dream in good hands  Nov 18, 2008
    In the fall, Johnson will become the third Wasilla High School basketball player overall to take the Division I basketball court, joining former Wasilla standouts Chandice Cronk and Ray Shafer ... Not only has high school basketball given Johnson the chance to play at the college level, but thanks to her efforts, she has received a full scholarship to attend Utah State University, where she plays to study elementary education. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Freshmen trio learning the ropes (26)  Nov 17, 2008
    This isn t high school basketball anymore. This past Monday, in an exhibition game against St. Xavier, the freshmen on the Northern Illinois women s basketball team got their first taste of action on the college level. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Building A Program  Nov 17, 2008
    By Associate EditorDate: Nov 17, 2008 West Virginia's Mountain State Academy hopes to soon become of the the nation's premier high school basketball programs. to read the rest of this story. (BlueGoldNews.com)

    Home, collections are start of new Klemme museum  Nov 17, 2008
    But she was a big fan of Iowa Hawkeye sports, Iowa girls high school basketball and old movies. Another source of information for the historians are Bredbenner s Christmas letters. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Heroes, unsung and unstrung  Nov 16, 2008
    Parker was an extraordinary high school basketball player whose future in the game seemed assured until he committed a sexual assault. Having paid for that crime, which was, according to everyone who knew Parker, an inexplicable departure from his character and history, Parker tried to resume his life. (Boston Globe)

    Organized Chaos  Nov 16, 2008
    Deciphering the game of high school basketball. Football season is nearly over and as fall changes to winter, so changes the definition of a field goal. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)

    Gwen Knapp: Shaun Hill exceeds expectations.  Nov 16, 2008
    Shaun Hill's pro and college football careers began, in effect, at a high school basketball game. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    The Adair Twins: Life Coach  Nov 16, 2008
    How a no-nonsense high school basketball coach helped the Adair twins reach their potential ... By eighth grade, area high school basketball coaches were salivating over the 6-foot-3 Jessica and 6-foot-2 Jazmine, who had only recently started playing. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)

    One of history's survivors to be honored  Nov 16, 2008
    After his Navy service, he returned to Florence, where he played on the high school basketball team with cousin Mark Navarre and his double cousins David and Fred Celaya. Everyone else on the team was also Florence-born, Celaya recalled. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Men's basketball: Urspring coach still fighting NCAA  Nov 15, 2008
    There is no AAU or high school basketball in Germany. This is the only option for athletes who may want to play in the U.S., and many still do, even knowing they'll spend one season on the bench. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Husky Hoopla  Nov 15, 2008
    Three years ago, Lorin Dixon was the buzz in the high school basketball world. Sites like Rivals. (The Daily Campus, CT)

    Pair of Standouts Complete Early Signing Period  Nov 15, 2008
    Kalipinde, who turned down scholarship offers by high NCAA Division I schools in soccer to play basketball, showed his athleticism in leading the Episcopal High School basketball team to the state playoffs in the winter of 2008 and then just a week ago leading the boys' soccer team to the state championship with a 4-0 win over Norfolk Academy. In less than eight months he was named to the Virginia All-State basketball team and was the Player of the Year in soccer. (Lmulions.com)

    Maroon & White day for Byrd's baseball signing  Nov 14, 2008
    Their daughter, Kelli, is a senior at Ole Miss, who made a quite a name for herself in high school basketball. She is majoring in speech pathology. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Women's Basketball Signs Three To National Letters Of Intent  Nov 14, 2008
    A native of nearby Port Jefferson, N.Y., Burner played her high school basketball last season at famed Christ the King High School where former Stony Brook women's basketball player Jill Cook is currently an assistant. Last year, Burner helped the Royals to a Class A State Federation Championship. (Goseawolves.org)

    Crockett signs with Tech  Nov 14, 2008
    The dreams of hundreds of high school basketball players across the country will take another step toward fruition this week when they sign their official Letter of Intent with the school of their choice. One such player is Clovis (NM) senior standout Jaye Crockett, who is now officially on his way to Texas Tech. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)

    New book sheds light on Canton basketball  Nov 14, 2008
    The unoffical start to the Canton High School basketball season came Wednesday night as Roy Hopper and Brooks Carver held a book signing at Parlin-Ingersoll Library. Earlier this fall, the Canton residents released their book entitled Plowboys to Little Giants, which is a history of CHS basketball, both boys and girls. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Francisco: 2009 recruits bolt at the wrong time for Arizona  Nov 14, 2008
    Joel Francisco has been a high school basketball scout for 15 years. He has written for Hoop Scoop Magazine and Basketball Times and organized "So-Cal's Finest," his own scouting service. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Wealth of Talent  Nov 13, 2008
    For the second time in four years, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams has successfully recruited the top class of high school basketball prospects in the country, according to Rivals. com. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Country Day's Ludwig among LSU signees  Nov 13, 2008
    "We feel we have signed two quality young men from two very solid high school basketball programs. Both are winners. "Aaron won the state championship at Ranier Beach, which has a rich tradition of excellent players, and Eddie was a game from winning the state championship at Country Day. We feel that both these young men are coming in to our program well-prepared to have an immediate impact. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Triangle recruiting rates high  Nov 13, 2008
    Advertisements From Staff Reports High school basketball players across the country had their first chance on Wednesday to sign a letter of intent to play in college next fall. The three ACC schools in the Triangle have produced top-rated men's recruiting classes, with North Carolina's voted as the best in rankings at recruiting Web sites Scout. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Joslyn Tinkle signs with Stanford  Nov 13, 2008
    Now she can get on with the rest of the volleyball season the Eagles can earn a berth at the State AA tournament with a home win over Kalispell Flathead on Friday and then her final season of high school basketball. It's a big relief, Tinkle said. (Missoulian, MT)

    Signed, sealed and delivered  Nov 13, 2008
    We feel we have signed two quality young men from two very solid high school basketball programs, said Johnson, whose team plays its first game under his leadership Saturday in the season opener at 1 p.m. in the Maravich Center against Jackson State. Both are winners. (TigerRag.com)

    Jenkins signs with Vandy  Nov 13, 2008
    and a member of the Station Camp High School Basketball team, averaged 21 points per game as a sophomore and 30. 9 points per contest as a junior, and was named the Class AA Mr. Basketball for the state of Tennessee in March of 2008 after his junior season at Station Camp. (VandyMania.com)

    Golden Bears  Nov 13, 2008
    Chris Hansen covers girls' high school basketball nationally for ESPN.com and leads the panel that ranks and evaluates players for the network. He can be reached at chris. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)

    No. 25 Wisconsin moves on with same questions  Nov 12, 2008
    MADISON When Bo Ryan coached high school basketball, a flabbergasted parent called to discuss his request that a player go to an Arthur Murray dance class. I had one parent call me and go, Wait a minute, my son came home and told me you recommended it. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Hoops star Favors will take time to sign  Nov 12, 2008
    GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL. Favors will take time choosing college option. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Schonbrun: Brinkley joins pack of running backs going airborne for yardage  Nov 12, 2008
    He said he had never run track or played high school basketball - football was his only sport. Jumping comes as naturally as a side-step or a stutter. (Daily Orange, NY)

    'Preacher' Roe; pitcher helped lead Brooklyn to World Series  Nov 11, 2008
    But after the 1945 season, he was seriously injured in a fight during a high school basketball game. Mr. Roe, coaching a girls high school team in Arkansas, was decked by the official and hit his head on the floor, suffering a skull fracture and a concussion. (Boston Globe)

    Then There Was Eight...Roe Dead at 92  Nov 11, 2008
    What followed then were several bad years with the Pirates after being knocked unconscious while coaching a girls high school basketball game for Hardy, Arkansas. Branch Rickey took him into the Brooklyn Dodger family in 1948 and quickly traded for both Roe and Billy Cox. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)

    Blue Ribbon: Massachusetts  Nov 11, 2008
    Massachusetts high school basketball fans will remember Gurley from his days at Newton North High, where he teamed with Boston University junior Corey Lowe to form the best backcourt in the state. A top-20 shooting guard prospect out of high school, Gurley played well his first year with the Demon Deacons, averaging 6. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

    Bradley's Buzz: Honk if you love the Falcons  Nov 11, 2008
    According he lives in Atlanta, coaches high school basketball and is a regular on Sekou Smith s Atlanta Hawks blog on AJC.com. Unsolicited endorsement: I d advise everyone who isn t already to become a regular on It is, in a word, outstanding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Men take a step back to move game forward  Nov 11, 2008
    Boys and girls high school basketball also are remaining at 19-9. To try to help college players differentiate between the two 3-point distances, the arcs have different colors. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Girls basketball practices open across the state  Nov 11, 2008
    Sometimes it s the welcome to high school basketball moment, he said, but we have a very talented freshmen group and they ve put in a lot of time as well. Klaahsen said of his players have played a lot of basketball during the offseason in preparation for the 2008-09 season. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    More of this story  Nov 10, 2008
    High school basketball clinics start Saturday. By Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Top boys in private schools  Nov 9, 2008
    Advertisements Tim Stevens, Staff Writer There has been a quiet revolution in North Carolina high school basketball. This year and next year, and maybe forever, the best high school players in the state aren't at public high schools. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Two for the ages  Nov 9, 2008
    Advertisements Luke DeCock, Staff Writer Go back 50 years, beyond even Pete Maravich, beyond any other season of high school basketball in Raleigh, and you won't find anything like what's happening this winter. There have been players like John Wall before and players like Ryan Kelly before -- but never have there been two that good, among the absolute best in the country, at the same time. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    J-Mac At The Mack - Nov. 20  Nov 9, 2008
    McElwain, who is diagnosed as autistic, is the young man who more than two years ago scored 20 points (including hitting six 3-pointers) in just over four minutes of a high school basketball game in New York. It was the only varsity game McElwain - who was a senior and served as the team's manager - ever played in. (Unlvrebels.com)

    Tasmins time  Nov 8, 2008
    Four seasons ago, Tasmin Mitchell was one of the most decorated high school basketball players in the country. In his senior campaign at Denham Springs, Mitchell averaged 27 points, ten rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots per game. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Morning Kickoff  Nov 8, 2008
    50 years ago (1958): WILLISTON - Nine lettermen are among 20 candidates working out for positions on the Williston High School basketball team. Bob Peterson, starting his second year as coach of the Coyotes, expects this season's squad to have more experience and speed. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Large crowd enjoys Holland Classic weekend  Nov 7, 2008
    CALHOUN CITY - Fans across the Northeast Mississippi turned out in droves to enjoy the opening weekend of high school basketball with four games that involved all three county schools on Saturday at Calhoun City. Houston 61 Vardaman 36. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)

    Clinton retains seat on county board  Nov 6, 2008
    " This will be Clinton's third term on the board. He has served as chair of the board on three separate occasions. A former Ames High School basketball coach and social studies teacher, Clinton retired from teaching in 2000 after his election to the board. He was re-elected in 2004. At forums leading up to the debate, Clinton relied strongly on the work he'd already done in the office to plead his case with voters, and he said among his proudest achievements are Story County's "green"... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    High school teammates reunited at UNI  Nov 6, 2008
    Brock and Uhlenhopp played high school basketball together at North Butler. By JARED PATTERSON/The Globe Gazette CEDAR FALLS Since early in their high school careers, it was apparent that Erin Brocka and Indy Uhlenhopp were destined to play Division I basketball. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Panthers have a North Iowa flavor  Nov 6, 2008
    CEDAR FALLS Great high school basketball players always have an eye out for other great high school basketball players. The was the case for Danielle Wubbens and Alexa Mennen. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    All about the electionHerald and News to post election tracker, trivia questions  Nov 5, 2008
    Obama, a high school basketball player in Hawaii, went scorelss in a pickup game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. 3. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    O'Neil: Caracter issues create opportunity for Samuels  Nov 5, 2008
    He was 6-foot-7, a raw basketball talent whom no one had ever heard of, a Jamaican kid with a mentor who didn't know the first thing about the business of high school basketball but thought he could give Samuels a better life. No one really wanted him, but he wanted something better, so Samuels kissed his sobbing mother goodbye and headed out the door. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

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