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SPORTING SCENE McGriff Can Be Integral Prir+ n; i iMn a/ d ? i ^i? wi v_y i ^ v- r y uuorvcriuun South Brunswick basketball phenomenon Preston McGriff's decision to sign with UNC-Wilmington last week is gixxl news in a lot of w.iys. It's gtxxl news for Preston, who gels a chance to prove himself at the collcge level in a positive selling closc to home. It's gtxxl news for UNCW, which gels a gifted athlete with gtxxl work habits and his own local fan club. And it's good news for South Brunswick fans who will be able to continue following Preston's career. UNCW Head Coach Kevin Easunan said a lot of college coaches saw McGriff as an attractive recruit because of his physical abilities and size. At 6 feel, 1 1 inches, McGriff can do things in the paint thai most other guys just can't do. He's the all-time lciiding scorer at Soulh Brunswick ar anyone too. But Easunan says physical attributes aren't the only tiling lliai he likes about McGriff. "When you dig a little deeper, you find a really nice man. a guy who has kept his nose clean and a good person," Eastman said last Wednesday, a day after the signing. "Preston wants to be successful in all parts of his life." It remains to be seen how Preston McGriff will fit in to the rising Scahawk basketball program, but Easunan hopes he'll have an impact. He's ever mindful, though, that Preston will only be a freshman next season and that he comes from a relatively small school. "He hasn't on a day in, day out basis seen the level of play he's going to sec here," Eastman said. "We want him to be an integral part of die program for next four years." Eastman says he thinks McGriff made a smart move picking UNCW over some of the bigger schools farther from his Southport home. "I'm a big believer in kids staying close to home," he said. "1 think it gives them a head start on the rest of their life." Easunan said McGriff has a positive image in the community, and peo ple will continue to sec him and hear about him in Wilmington. All too often, Eastman says high school stars who leave their home town arc quickly forgotten. "I think it's a good move for Preston." It's also a good move for UNCW, giving an opportunity to a local kid who just might end up paying big dividends. "I guess it's a big thing," Eastman said of signing a local player. "I'm excited alx>ut gelling a good player and he just happens to be from the area." McGriff was the go-to guy his last two years ai Soulh Brunswick. He was tailed on to carry the leam a lot of nights and delivered most of the time. Eastman says that won't be the case at UNCW, which has already signed two other solid high school players this year. "It was a break-through year of sorLs," Eastman said. "We really want to try and build this program from die inside oul in everything we ck). In re cruiting, thai means going after local kids first." Daniels Shines Speaking of local kids making the grade in college basketball, former West Brunswick slar Ricky Daniels had an outstanding freshman year ai Anderson (S.C.) Junior College. Daniels averaged 15 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots a game for die Anderson Trojans, who finished the year at 20-7. Ricky helped lead his team to a tic with Spartanburg Methodist for the Carol inas Junior College Conference tide and a second-place finish in the region. The W est Brunswick product earned spoLs on die all-confcrcncc and all region teams. "He did a super job," Head Coach Steve Lyllon said. "He's fun to coach and a good team member. He works hard." Daniels shot 61 percent from die floor last season, bul said he still needs to work on his outside jump shots and shtxiling off the dribble. He plans to stay at Anderson Junior College for another year before moving on to a four-year school. "It's a great place," Daniels said in a telephone interview last week from Anderson. "It's a good aunosphere. All die people are nice." J probably blocked more shots than Ballard Recognized North Brunswick's Mailuka Ballard, who set a state record earlier this month when tie eleared 7 feet, 2 inches, in the high jump, was recognized in last Thursday's edition of USA Today. Ballard has the best high school high jump in the nation so far this year, according to the listing compiled by the Track and Field Writers of America in conjunction with Track and Field News. Ballard will compcte Saturday in the Wake Forest Relays high school meet in Winston-Salem. A jump of 7 feet, 4 inches, would guarantee an in vitation to the U.S. Olympic trials this summer. / NOTHING WORKS LIKE A HUSKY NOW ONL 262XR - 3.8 cu. in.. 62cc This lightweight powerhouse easily handles die toughest lobs, cut after cut. 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After losing the Fust game 17-11 to Pender on Friday, the Lady Scorpions rebounded with a 7-6 win over Dixon and 13-12 win over 1 loggard on Saturday. c^..?k r t n n vJUUUI MIUII,>?IVI\ O U<UUJ VxV'U^UI J IA/UI HUJl t ~1~ I 1 ill LI IV opening round, but lost to Lancy 10-0 and Pender 6-3 on Saturday. New Hanover's Lady Wildcats won the tournament with a 4-3 win over Lancy in the championship game. North Brunswick returns to action Friday with a Waccamaw 2-A Con ference home game against West Columbus. South Brunswick plays at East Bladen Friday. Shp?ll Point Bornbs ~*mmr m m -mmr mm m -**0? a ? ? ? HT ? ? ? W^T %*jr Rnv In C ni=*r I I phhiip ?? ?? H ? ? ? V W V? kaW V? Vj W W Shell Point bombed Soldier Bay 1 8-2 in Brunswick Bapiisi Asso ciation Coed Softball League play Saturday at Supply Park. In other games Supply held off Oak Island 12-11, Antioch nipped Gospel Center 11-10 and Faith de feated Town Creek 14-4. League play started April 18, with four games played each Saturday night at the county park in Supply. Coed Softball League Standings As Of April 30 TKAM Supply Shell Point Antioch Oak Island Faith Town Creek Soldier Bay Gospel Center WINS -7 2 I 1 0 0 0 LOSSES 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 COLLIER GAS ...We'll Get You Ready For Outdoor Cooking LAVA ROCK Special Prices On All Grill Accessories "Scratch & Dent" Specials ... On Gas Grills, Gas, Appliances, Accessories CLOSEOUT PRICES ON GAS GRILLS AT GREAT SAVINGS Come By and Register .. 17,000 BTlls FISH COOKER By Morrone Nothing To Buy - Just Register! CYLINDER $100 ^REFILLS J 20 LB. CYLINDERS Specially Priced ' 165? Each * FREE * COKES HOT DOGS All Day Friday I Come Join Us! DON'T MISS THIS ONE DAY EVENT! HWY. 17 N. SHALLOTTE PHONE 754-8131 ARE YOU TIRED OF NOT SEEING YOUR STATE SENATOR UNTIL ELECTION TIME? Ron Taylor is a Democratic Candidate for the 18th Senatorial District. As your new Senator Ron Taylor will be available to listen to you. Ron is running for the State Senate because southeastern North Carolina needs and deserves new leadership. People are telling Ron every day that they are ready for a change. This is your opportunity to elect a new State Senator. Thank you for your vote and support on Tuesday, May 5th. Ron Taylor ** Democrat Paid For By Ron Taylor For N.C. Senate 18th District
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