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Sports W eek B = Also Religion, Obituaries, Classifieds Roger Clemens Steroid issue a joke FROM THE I HUDDLE It's funny how one week steroid use is the worse thing that could ever happen in sports, and the next people are debating whether or not it's even a big deal anymore. That's seemingly what's taken place among the mainstream media after this infamous (George) Mitchell report was released last week. According to the 409-page report, 86 former and present players were identified. Among the group of potential cheaters were seven past MVPs and 31 all-stars. 1 am not really believ ing everything about the report because I find it hard for Mark McGuire or Sammy Sosa not to be mention anywhere in there. That's just me. though. The names 1 do recall reading while skimming the report were Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds. David Justice (who denied use the next day), Miguel Tejada, Eric Gagne, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, Troy Glaus, Gary Matthews Jr., Paul Byrd, Jose Guillen, Brian Roberts, Paul Lo Duca, Rick Ankiel Jason Giambi and Andy Petite. The report said that steroid use was widespread by stars as well as scrubs. I will admit that I really don't care about past steroid use. I am more about making sure the steroid era is over, and making sure guys aren't cheat ing now. I've talked to quite a few friends that feel similar to me. What I do care about is how everyone was seemingly jump ing on Barry Bonds when he was the biggest name in this investigation, saying he should See Hill on B4 Hopkins, Kennedy to get USTA honors M. o BY ANTHONY HILL THE CHRONICLE Charles Kennedy and David Hopkins will be picking up some special hardware during the USTA North Carolina's 2008 Tennis Weekend Luncheon in Pinehurst, N.C. The event will take place on Jan. 26. Kennedy was selected to receive the 2007 Educational Merit Award from the North Carolina Tennis Association. Kennedy earned the honor for his service to junior tennis through the KPTC Junior's Program. "Congratulations to Charles Kennedy for being selected to receive the 2007 Educational Merit Award from the North Carolina Tennis Association," said KPTC president James Berry. " It's good to know that others are looking at what KPTC is doing and giving recognition to those who work so hard to make things run smoothly." Hopkins, who recently signed to attend Wake Forest on a tennis scholarship, will receive the James H. Leighton Junior Male Tennis Player of the Year l~_i I Hopkins award during the luncheon. "I'm so excited to get to receive such an honor," Hopkins said. "I really didn't think that I would get it. But I think my body of work, and my accom plishments throughout my career helped me out. This is definitely one of the best honors I've ever received. It's just a great honor to be recognized as one of the best tennis players in North Carolina." But Hopkins isn't content with his latest accomplishment. He said that he's going to use his accomplishment as motivation to do even more in college. "This is definitely motiva tion for me," Hopkins said. "Now that I'm going to college 1 want to win the same award. I want to continue to better myself. 1 look forward to work ing towards that goal." Amanda Marrow, an African American from Durham, will receive the legendary Coach David L. Lash Junior Female Tennis Sportsmanship Award next month. Several other hon ors will be awarded during the luncheon. A complete list of winners can be seen at www.nctennis .com . T Appalachian Dynasty Photo by Tim Davin Appalachian State head football coach Jerry Moore lifts the national cham pionship hardware following ASU's 49 21 rout over Delaware last Friday. Appalachian won its third consecutive NCAA Division I National Title, the first in FCSI1-AA history. ASU is the first NCAA Division 1 program to win three consecutive national titles since Army accomplished the feat in 1944, 1945 and 1946. I 1 Nofflet continuing career at Hiwassee College Former East player gaining Division I attention BY ANTHONY HILL THE CHRONICLE Former East Forsyth bailer Josh Nofflet (6-4, 185) was worried his bas ketball career was over after he played his final game for the Eagles almost two years ago. Nofflet, who was named player of the year in one publication his senior year, put up the type of statistics that normally land student-athletes in college. He aver aged 19.8 points per game, over six rounds and three assists, to go along with deadly penetration skills and steady defensive play. But his grades weren't ideal during the signing period. "I was really concerned and nerv ous," Nofflet said. "I just worked harder to pull my grades up." Nofflet proceeded to work endless hours to improve his grades. Then, a Photo by Anthony Hill Former East star Josh Nofflet is making himself at home at Hiwassee College. friend (Jermaine Carlton) connected him with Hiwassee College during the sum mer after his senior year, where he was immediately accepted. Hiwassee College is a Methodist-related college in (Madisonville) Tennessee that prides itself in faculty- student communication. That made things a little more ideal for Nofflet, according to him. "Josh has been a steal for us," said Hiwassee College head coach Danny Green. "Jermaine introduced us. Josh has been a pleasant surprise. He's presently the leading scorer in our conference, averaging 20-plus points per game. He's averaging about nine rebounds. Josh is Shooting about 67 percent from the floor too. Josh is a slasher-type. He's a really strong player too. that works hard on and off the court. I've had a lot of Division I schools contact me about him." Schools like Appalachian State and Middle Tennessee State air two schools that definitely have interest in signing See Nofflet on B2 Parkland J V squad falls to Atkins Camels 69-62 Photo by Charlie Atkins cen ter Charlie Armstrong and Parkland 'S Miles Bowman fight for a ball during a game on Tuesday night. ~mi 1 ml Two teams will battle in Lash play-in game on Saturday BY ANTHONY HILL THE CHRONICLE The Atkins JV squad waisted lit tle time jumping on Parkland on Tuesday night in the JV Game of the Week. But the Mustangs showed tremendous heart and fight to nar row the Camels lead to 2 points in the fourth. Atkins, behind Ricardo Johnson's 24 points, managed to still slip away with a 69-62 win at Parkland. The two squads will play again on Saturday in a Lash/ Chronicle Holiday JV Tournament play-in game at Carver. "This game was good for confi dence," said Atkins head coach Rodney Brewington. "At least we know that we can play with them. But I anticipate thftn being more aggressive next time. I just let my guys know that we have to do what we did tonight." Parkland JV coach X a v i e r M c C a r t e r added: "You know, it's hard to play a team you just beat. I We're going to I be better on I Saturday. | We're already looking for Rrewington ward. The guys fell bad after losing tonight. We know the necessary adjustments we need to make for them now. It's going to be a good game. We plan on going far in the Lash tournament. Just got to get this game out of our head first." Atkins jumped on Parkland with near perfect execution to start the game. Charlie Armstrong began an early 13-0 run to start the contest. Antonio Bennett, Johnson and Phillip Clark spearheaded the early lead. But Parkland refused to be blown out in their own gym thanks to the amazing effort of Miles Bowman. He finished with a game high 25 points. He scored Parkland's 11 points. The Mustangs managed to make narrow the Camels to only a 10-point lead at the end of the first quarter at 17-7. Jake Russell (11 points) and David Griffin (8 points) also played well for the Mustangs to make the game closer. Atkins only had a 28-24 lead at the half. "I know coach McCarter," said Brewington. "He's very good at what he does. He keeps his team ready to play. They did a good job of coming back on us. That's the sign See JV on B2 \ND AMERICA
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