TSU Strength and Conditioning to Hold Clinic Apr. 18-19

Courtesy: Tennessee State University Athletics

NASHVILLE, Tennessee -The Tennessee State athletic strength and conditioning staff will host USA Weightlifting and conduct a Sports Performance Coach Certification Course on Apr. 18-19.

The course with involve hands on and lecture materials for coaching the "Olympic" style lifts of the snatch, clean, and jerk and will take place on the first floor of the Gentry Center.

The event is open for the public to attend by registering before Apr. 10. For more information please contact Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach TJ Greenstone at tgreenst@tnstate.edu.

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TSU Tigers Cap Week Two With Scrimmage

NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- The Tennessee State football team concluded the second week of spring practices with a Saturday scrimmage at Hale Stadium.

The defense looked ahead of its counterpart on a sunny, yet brisk morning. Many of TSU’s attempted running plays were blown up in the backfield and Marvin Maddox provided multiple sacks for the unit. Dell Porter recovered a botched hand-off for a fumble and Javon Brandon supplied the other turnover of the day courtesy of an easy interception.

On offense, Marcus Deanes provided the most production from the running back position. The redshirt freshman had multiple medium-sized runs and even caught the day’s only touchdown out of the backfield.

Both quarterbacks looked equal on Saturday, but Oshay Ackermann-Carter led the only touchdown drive that was set up by a deep pass to Chris Sanders-McCollum. Other notables on offense included Patrick Smith who caught a couple of outside passes and Rodney Morriswho had big gains off of drag routes.

The team will return to the practice field on Monday at 4 p.m. and will end the week with a scrimmage under the lights of Hale Stadium on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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'Magic' Johnson mixes basketball with business during South Carolina State University visit

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina -- South Carolina State University’s Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center was configured for a speaking engagement on Thursday, but NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson stepped out to what might normally be center court as he fielded questions from an audience of students, faculty and alumni.

One of Johnson’s favorite inquiries came from a member of the South Carolina State basketball team. Senior forward Luka Radovic wanted to know what Johnson picked up on during his time in athletics that he has been able to translate into success in business.

“Discipline,” said Johnson, who said he still gets up every morning at 4 a.m. for an hour of cardiovascular training followed by an hour of weightlifting. “I’m probably the most disciplined person in the world. If there’s something, you want, it comes down to discipline and focus.”

The two-time NBA Hall of Famer, three-time league MVP and five-time NBA champion focused mostly on his life as an entrepreneur in delivering a speech as as part of the S.C. State School of Business Exectuive Speaker Series. But there was more than a little basketball woven into the visit.

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SCSU Sports Hall of Famer, St. Lucie educator, politician Havert "Coach" Fenn dead at 87, but his legacy continues...

Coach Fenn photos (start video at 1:40 - 2:59).   Mr. Fenn played football
and ran track at South Carolina State University from 1946 to 1949. He was
inducted into the university’s Sports Hall of Fame in April 1998. Coach
Fenn is also inducted into the St. Lucie County Sports Hall of Fame.

FORT PIERCE, Florida — Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County officials Friday were mourning the death of St. Lucie educator and community leader Havert “Coach” Fenn.

Fenn died Thursday night at age 87, according to his son, Morgan Fenn.

“Everything about the man was truly gracious and committed to the community,” said St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky.

In 2008, officials named the Havert L. Fenn Center on Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce in his honor. The $14.7 million, 62,575-square-foot facility serves as a recreation center and storm shelter.

“The building that you’re in is the future of St. Lucie County, just as Coach Fenn has been our past,” said then-County Commission Chairman Joe Smith during the 2008 opening ceremony.

In 1979, Fenn was elected to the Fort Pierce City Commission before becoming the first African-American appointed to the St. Lucie County Commission in 1982 by then- Gov. Bob Graham.

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GCAC honors Montrel, Abbes, Moses and Chatters

NEW ORLEANS — For the fourth consecutive week and the seventh time in eight weeks, students from Xavier University of Louisiana received multiple Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Athlete/Player of the Week awards. Honored for March 16-22 were Kyle Montrel in men's tennis, Nour Abbes in women's tennis, Joseph Moses III in men's outdoor track and Drew Chatters in women's outdoor field.

Montrel is a junior from Atlanta and a graduate of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. Abbes is a sophomore from Tunis, Tunisia, and a graduate of Lycée Sportif d'El Menzah. Moses is a freshman from Baton Rouge, La., and a graduate of Christian Life Academy. Chatters is a freshman from Lake Charles, La., and a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School.

Montrel set a GCAC men's tennis career record with his seventh player award. He won in singles and doubles (with Nikita Soifer) vs. NCAA Division I Nicholls State, NAIA No. 21 William Carey and NCAA Division II's sixth-ranked team, Columbus State — all on the road. Montrel defeated regionally ranked Theo Baudin of William Carey in three sets, then beat 16th-ranked Oussama Zoghlami of Columbus State 6-1, 6-1 and snapped Zoghlami's eight-match win streak. Montrel and Soifer defeated Columbus State's 11th-ranked Marco Almorin and Adi Malicbegovic 8-2.

Abbes was unbeaten during the week and extended to 10 her GCAC career record for women's tennis awards. Abbes defeated William Carey's 21st-ranked Audrey Leitz in three sets, and she also won in doubles in a 5-1 road victory against the NAIA's No. 20 team. Abbes teamed with Carmen Nelson for the Gold Nuggets' first doubles victory against Nicholls State since 2004.

Moses, a GCAC award recipient for the second consecutive week, was the only XU athlete to finish fifth or higher at the Louisiana Classics meet in Lafayette. He placed fourth in the 200-meter dash in 21.87 seconds — making him the No. 10 individual in the NAIA in that event this season — and he was fifth in the 100 in 10.89. He also ran anchor in a 43.00-second performance in the 400 relay which ranks Xavier 17th in the NAIA this season.

Chatters, a first-time GCAC weekly winner, placed 11th in the javelin at the Louisiana Classics with a best throw of 35.52 meters (116 feet, 6 inches). She is the NAIA's 12th-ranked woman this season.

Xavier's men's and women's tennis teams will fly to California early Friday for several dual matches against ranked NAIA opponents. The Gold Nuggets will play Westmont at 2 p.m. PDT Friday. The XU men's and women's track teams will compete Friday and Saturday in the Bobcat Invitational at San Marcos, Texas.

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Xavier produces five season bests at Bobcat Invitational

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Five student-athletes from Xavier University of Louisiana produced season bests Friday in the Bobcat Invitational track and field meet. 
     
The Gold Rush got season bests from Chris Adams in the 400-meter hurdles (58.63 seconds, 18th place) and Christopher August in the 1,500 (4:11.93, 28th). The Gold Nuggets' season bests came from Kailey Williams (12.66, 35th) and Destini Thomas (12.96, 42nd) in the 100 and Clarke Allen (59.20, 36th) in the 400. 
     
Freshman Joseph Moses III had Xavier's highest finish, 13th in the men's 100 (11.10). Catherine Fakler was 17th in the women's 5,000 (18:54.34) and 20th in the 1,500 (4:58.78). 
     
The meet will conclude Saturday. Field events will begin at 9 a.m., and track events will start at 2 p.m. The final event, the men's 1,600 relay, is scheduled for 4:40 p.m. 
     
Here are all of Xavier's Friday results from the Bobcat Invitational: 

Women: 

100:  Devinn Rolland, 31st in 12.55; Kailey Williams, 35th in 12.66; Destini Thomas, 42nd in 12.96 
400:  Tramaine Shannon, 34th in 59.13; Clarke Allen, 36th in 59.20 
1,500:  Catherine Fakler, 20th in 4:58.78 
5,000:  Catherine Fakler, 17th in 18:54.34 
400 Hurdles:  Tylor Row, 19th in 1:10.09 

Men: 
     
100:  Joseph Moses III, 13th in 11.10     
1,500:  Christopher August, 28th in 4:11.93 
400 Hurdles:  Chris Adams, 18th in 58.63 

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XU Nuggets beat No. 11 Westmont 7-2 in California opener

Coach Alan Green chatted with Wayne Bryan,
father of Bob and Mike Bryan, the world's
No. 1 men's doubles team,
before women’s tennis dual at Westmont.

SANTA BARBARA, California -- Xavier University of Louisiana ended its long women's tennis losing streak in the Golden State with a 7-2 victory Friday against Westmont.

The Gold Nuggets (12-8), ranked seventh in the NAIA, had dropped 12 in a row in California since a 5-2 victory against Concordia (Calif.) on Feb. 15, 2008. But they won 2-of-3 doubles matches and 5-of-6 in singles in the opener of their four-dual trip.

Nour Abbes, Carmen Nelson, Brion Flowers and Brandi Nelson won in doubles and singles for Xavier, which earned its second victory of the season against a ranked opponent.

Westmont, No. 11 in the NAIA, is 9-7.

Abbes and Carmen Nelson defeated Alyson Meyer and Haley Strandness, the NAIA's eighth-ranked doubles team in the West, 8-1. Flowers and Brandi Nelson (Carmen's younger sister) beat Grace Davis and Emily Keach 8-2.

Abbes, the NAIA's top-ranked singles player, defeated seventh-ranked Lauren Stratman 6-4, 6-3. Carmen Nelson, a senior in her first three-set match since her sophomore season, defeated Strandness, ranked 40th, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5.

Brandi Nelson defeated Keach 6-3, 6-2. Flowers clinched the dual with her 6-3, 7-5 victory against Meyer.

The Nuggets' other point came from Simone-Alyse Ewell, who beat Davis 6-2, 6-3 in her second singles victory of the season.

The XU women will be idle Saturday while the sixth-ranked Gold Rush visit eighth-ranked Westmont at 2:30 p.m. PDT. Both XU teams will play Northwestern Ohio -- whose men are No. 10 and whose women are No. 24 -- at noon PDT Sunday in Whittier, Calif. UNOH's women upset No. 15 Vanguard 5-4 Friday.

Women's Tennis Results 
Xavier 7, Westmont 2 

Friday, March 27, 2015 
Abbott Tennis Courts, Santa Barbara, Calif. 

Doubles 
No. 1 — Lauren Stratman-Ines Costamagna (WC) d. Caroline Vernet - Simone-Alyse Ewell (XU) 8-1. 
No. 2 — Nour Abbes-Carmen Nelson (XU) d. Alyson Meyer-Haley Strandness (WC) 8-1. 
No. 3 — Brandi Nelson-Brion Flowers (XU) d. Grace Davis-Emily Keach (WC) 8-2. 

Singles 
No. 1 — Nour Abbes (XU) d. Lauren Stratman (WC) 6-4, 6-3. 
No. 2 — Ines Costamagna (WC) d. Caroline Vernet (XU) 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (10-6). 
No. 3 — Carmen Nelson (XU) d. Haley Strandness (WC) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. 
No. 4 — Simone-Alyse Ewell (XU) d. Grace Davis (WC) 6-2, 6-3. 
No. 5 — Brion Flowers (XU) d. Alyson Meyer (WC) 6-3, 7-5. 
No. 6 — Brandi Nelson (XU) d. Emily Keach (WC) 6-3, 6-2. 

Order of Finish: Doubles — 1, 2, 3. Singles — 6, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2. 
Records: Xavier 12-8, Westmont 9-7. 

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Tennessee State Tiger Camp Update: DL

NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- The Tennessee State football team conducted its third spring practice of the week, Friday, in preparation of Saturday morning’s scrimmage.

The defensive line was one of the squad’s top units, ranking first in the conference in tackles for loss. The stellar play led to seniors Anthony Bass and Samquan Evans earning All-OVC Honors.

There are many new faces in the fold, and while the depth may be thin before freshman report in the fall, it is not short on talent.

This season, the group will welcome two new starters, but the line will include break-out stars Dinsdale Jackson, Roc-M Nesbitt and Gabe Terry.

The entire TSU D will look to shut down the team’s offense in tomorrow’s 9 a.m. scrimmage.



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Florida A&M Rattlers Looking To Lovejoy To Lead Defensive Line

HEAD COACH ALEX WOOD
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  -- The Rattler football team went through morning practice under the lights of Bragg Stadium. The spirited practice was marked with rainfall about 20 minutes into practice, but as it cleared, apparently the team’s focus did as well. “We had better execution today for sure. For whatever reason the enthusiasm was good. I think the players are learning what to do and gaining more confidence, and I think that contributed to this morning,” head coach Alex Wood said.

One position that Wood has mentioned will be critical to the success of the FAMU defense is the defensive front. Changing philosophies from last year’s 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense will change players’ assignments. Central to that change is Michael Lovejoy. Lovejoy, a 6’4” 300 lb., senior defensive lineman from Pensacola, Fla., will be relied heavily upon to control the line of scrimmage.

“I’m looking forward to everyone learning the new defense and assignments and it all falling together. I think the coaches have come in with a good mindset to improve from last year. We have confidence that if we follow their lead, things will be better,” Lovejoy said.

In full team scrimmage, Lovejoy broke through the line and nailed a running back, drawing a roar from the team. That’s about as much noise as Lovejoy would make, as he is not a vocal leader, but one who leads by his actions.

“Mike has been a good leader for us, as he leads by example more than anything. He’s a solid player…a dominant player for us in the middle. With our change in defense he has a little less responsibility, as he won’t be responsible for two gaps anymore. Now he’s a single gap player getting help from the linebacker and the extra down lineman we’ve put at the line of scrimmage. I think this defense will fit him well and he has experience playing outside as well,” Wood said.

Last season, Lovejoy had 40 total tackles, with 22 of them being solos. He had seven tackles for loss, accumulating 28 yards for loss. He also had three and a half sacks for a total of 23 yards for loss. He also broke up one pass and defended another. With streamlined responsibility of the 4-3 defense, Lovejoy is poised to have a breakthrough season. Coupled with his physique, Lovejoy could be poised to make it to the next level with a solid 2015 football season.

Wood sees Lovejoy as a model student athlete. “He’s solid in everything he does. He’s a great guy in the classroom, he’s a great guy in the community and he also leads by his work ethic on the field,” Wood said.

The Rattlers will hold their second scrimmage, tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Bragg Stadium. Wood, has solicited the help of some referees to give the team a more accurate look at where they really are. “We’re going to get the referees involved to make sure we’re fundamentally sound in our alignments and we’ll implement some special teams to see how we transition on and off the field in situational football,” Wood said.

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Former FAMU QB Austin Trainor earns invite to NFL Raiders rookie minicamp

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CARROLLTON, Georgia  -- Earlier this week, Central Florida wide receiver Brashad Perriman made some headlines with his 4.25 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. He is projected as a mid-first to second round pick in the upcoming draft and needed to make his pro day count. Wide receiver's can't run drills alone. Someone has to throw them the ball. In this case it was former West Georgia quarterback, Austin Trainor.

Scouts may have been there to see Perriman, but Trainor opened some eyes as well. Among them was the Raiders, who according to the National Football Post, have invited Trainor to attend their rookie minicamp in May.

Trainor went underaft last year, which is why he can accept the invitation now. The invitation is a tryout for the team who will be looking for a camp arm behind Derek Carr, Matt McGloin and Christian Ponder. McGloin himself went undrafted and had to try out for NFL teams. He earned a spot on the Raiders ahead of drafted fourth round QB Tyler Wilson. So, anything is possible for Trainor.

The 6-3, 231-pounder played his first two seasons of college ball at Florida A&M and later transferred to West Georgia.

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VSU Multipurpose Center Walkthru Animation

PETERSBURG, Virginia -- Virginia State University Multipurpose Center  -- Presently under construction, the 167,000 gross sq. ft. event facility will have approximately 5,200 fixed seats and accommodate nearly 6,200 for events. The facility will be the home of Trojan basketball and volleyball, and will include food and retail services, media spaces, classrooms and faculty offices, a wellness center and conference/meeting spaces. The Center is scheduled for completion winter of 2015. Construction by S.B. Ballard Construction.   Estimated Construction Cost: $85 million.  Check out this link for a slide show preview:

Florida A&M musicians arrive in New York for historic performance at Carnegie Hall

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MANHATTAN, New York - The 60-member wind symphony from Florida A&M University (FAMU) arrived to the city on Friday to prepare for their performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday.

Students and staff flew in from the Sunshine State and are staying in Midtown Manhattan. Their time before the big performance will be spent in music rehearsals, sightseeing and meeting Tri-State area FAMU alumni.

Over $40,000 was raised from donors across the nation to pay for the trip and also for brand new instruments the students will play at the legendary venue.

Musicians will have a dress rehearsal on Saturday before performing on Sunday at Carnegie Hall. Several university officials are in the city for performance including FAMU president Dr. Elmira Magnum.

Making history, the FAMU Wind Symphony will be the first appearance of a classical ensemble from a historically Black college or university (HBCU) at Carnegie Hall.

The symphony’s invitation is part of the Ensemble Spotlight Series. The group will share the stage with the New England Symphonic Ensemble, the featured company for the evening.



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WSSU gets commitment from junior-college star

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- Small forward T.J. Wilson has committed to play basketball at Winston-Salem State.

Wilson, who is 6-3 and 205 pounds, played two seasons ago at Caldwell Community College, where he helped it to the Division III Junior College national championship game. During that 2013-14 season Wilson averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds.

“I’m excited about coming to Winston,” Wilson said by telephone on Thursday. “I love their style of play and how they trap all over the court. It’s a similar style that I’m used to, so it’s going to be a nice fit.”

Wilson missed this past season at Caldwell Community College so he could focus on his academics, but says he will graduate from CCC. He’ll have two years of eligibility remaining.

Wilson was a member of Gastonia Hunter Huss’ state championship team in his senior high school season in 2010-11. He signed with Lenoir-Rhyne but only stayed there for a semester before going to Caldwell Community College.

He said that Fayetteville State, East Tennessee State and ...

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Jamaica to LA to Cleveland: Browns Karim Barton (Morgan State) continues to defy life’s obstacles

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It’s hard to figure out what’s more distinctive:
Karim Barton’s thick Jamaican accent or his treacherous path to the NFL.

It’s a Monday in March during the offseason and Barton is one of the only players in the Cleveland Browns’ building. He laces up his orange cleats and trots out to the indoor practice field. He works out on the artificial grass until the sweat floods down his face like the rain water he grew up drinking.

Barton, a 6-foot-3, 313-pound reserve offensive lineman, just completed his first season on the practice squad. An NFL practice squad is where many football careers come to an end. The Browns made more than a dozen cuts on the practice squad last season alone.

Barton won’t allow anything to die. In fact, establishing himself as a professional football player will be a cakewalk compared to what he’s experienced through most of his life.

Barton stares blankly at the pictures – the ones of his mom, dad and three older brothers. As he slowly thumbs through the photos, the 23-year-old’s face winces with pain. His throat hardens.

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Bill would allow alcohol at FAMU's Lawson Center, Bragg Stadium

AL LAWSON CENTER
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The debt-ridden Florida A&M University Athletic department may get a boost from alcohol sales at Rattler football games under a bill passed in a House subcommittee Wednesday morning.

FAMU Athletics, which has accrued millions of dollars in debt, stands to make an estimated $50,000 in revenue by “providing select fans a premium experience at home football games in Bragg Memorial Stadium in the North End Zone Club,” according to a staff analysis of HB 1163, sponsored by Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee.

The bill cleared the House Local Government Affairs Subcommittee without debate.

In the 2014-15 football season, FAMU unveiled the North End Zone Club, where season-ticket holders who pay an extra $65 for a ticket can watch the game from a climate-controlled tent along with a buffet and flat-screen televisions.

Williams’ bill would now allow vendors who get a special temporary alcohol license to sell alcohol at Bragg and the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center for special events.

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Hampton U.'s Holloway, Pierce on national stage

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY COACH MAURICE PIERCE
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HAMPTON, Virginia  -- A week after hurdler Trey Holloway turned in one of the best performances in Hampton University track history, his coach, Maurice Pierce, was recognized by his peers for a coveted position.

Pierce, the director of track and field for the Pirates' men and women, was selected as an assistant coach for sprints, hurdles and relays for the U.S. men's team that will compete in the IAAF World Outdoor Championships in August in Beijing.

"A huge honor," Pierce said. "I wasn't even sure I was under consideration. This is big for Hampton and our program, and for me. The only thing bigger than coaching in the worlds is the Olympics. I hope one day they consider me for a spot on the Olympic team, if not coming up, maybe 2020."

Holloway finished third in the 60-meter hurdles at the recent NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., clocking a school-record 7.72 seconds in the finals and becoming the program's first indoor All-American honor since the athletic department moved up to Division I in 1995.

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Matoaca's Star PG Devin Morgan commits to Delaware State

CHESTER, Virginia -- Matoaca senior point guard Devin Morgan (2-star) committed to Delaware State last weekend. Morgan (5-foot-9/175) was the leading scorer in the Richmond area, averaging 28.6 points per game. He was named the Conference 12 player of the year.

Morgan also had offers from Radford, Northern Arizona and Longwood.

Delaware State finished 18-18 and finished runner-up to Hampton in the MEAC tournament. Also on the roster at Delaware State is Kavon Waller, a freshman forward from Thomas Dale.



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Carter settling in as DSU's football coach

DOVER, Delaware — Kenny Carter has been so consumed in his first two months as Delaware State University’s new football coach that some daily activities take a backseat.

“My strength coach will come in with food in his hand and asks, ‘Did you eat?’” says Carter as he sits on a couch in his new office. “I’ll look at him and be like, ‘I really don’t know. Then he’ll run out and get me some food.’”

While Carter might not be settled in his personal life — he is still sleeping on an air mattress — he has jumped right into football as Delaware State’s spring camp is well underway.



Carter is busy installing a new offensive and defensive system. His new coaching staff includes seven newcomers to go along with one holdover from last year’s staff.

The biggest change is the tempo. Carter wants to play fast and there isn’t much standing around during this camp.

The players have noticed the increased intensity of practice.

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Jacksonville's Curry twins sign with N.C. A&T football

Kris Curry (6'-2"/245 4.60 40 yd dash) shared The Daily News player of the year honors after he rushed for a school, record 2,327 yards to go along with 19 touchdowns, last season.  Korey Curry (6'-2"/235 4.65 40 yd dash) was a first-team all-area defensive back after he recorded 42 tackles, 14.5 sacks and eight tackles for losses for 9-4 Northside High School. 

JACKSONVILLE, North Carolina -- The Curry twins of Northside High are taking their football prowess and personable and sometimes outspoken personalities to Greensboro.

Kris and Korey Curry signed national letters of intent Thursday to play at North Carolina A&T University of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. They both called it a dream to not only play collegiate football but also to play Division I.

N.C. A&T is a member of the Football Championship Subdivision.

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“I’m both excited and relieved,” Korey said. “I know where I’m going and I’m excited to be out there playing football again.”

Kris echoed his brother’s comments, adding that football gave them a better opportunity than basketball. The twins were key cogs in Northside’s basketball team that this season advanced to the NCHSAA East Regionals for the third consecutive season.

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Privateers Host Non-Conference Foe, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF (10-10, 6-3) AT NEW ORLEANS (8-16, 2-7)
GAME 25-27 | NEW ORLEANS, LA. | MAESTRI FIELD AT FIRST NBC BALLPARK
FRIDAY 6:30 PM | SATURDAY 2 PM | SUNDAY 1 PM

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THE SERIES:
The New Orleans Privateers baseball team (8-16, 2-7 Southland) faces a non-conference test to wrap up the final weekend of a 12-game home stand as they take on the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (10-10, 6-3 SWAC) in a three-game series. First pitch for the opener is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Maestri Field at First NBC Ballpark.
 
The Privateers are trying to break a season-long five-game losing streak that has extended back to Mar. 17. New Orleans lost to the Loyola Wolfpack on Tuesday night, their first loss against Loyola since 1972. In the losing skid, the Privateers have been held to under five runs in four of five games.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff comes in after splitting a mid-week series against an SEC opponent, defeating Missouri 8-3 on Tuesday and losing to the Tigers 9-3 on Wednesday. The Golden Lions have taken two wins over SEC competition including a win over then-15^thranked Mississippi State on Mar. 3.
 
Carlos James is in the midst of his fifth season with Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Last season, James took the Golden Lions to a SWAC West Division title, their first in program history. In 2013, James was named the SWAC Coach of the Year. On the diamond, Andre Davis leads the team in batting average, hits, home runs, RBIS, slugging percentage, and is tied for the team lead in runs.

PITCHING ROTATION:
Friday- UNO: Alex Smith RHP (2-4, 3.11) vs. UAPB: Billy Olson RHP (4-2, 4.41)
Saturday- UNO: Jordan Priddle LHP (4-2, 3.49) vs. UAPB: Blake Estep RHP (2-2, 7.45)
Sunday- UNO: Daniel Martinez RHP (0-2, 5.90) vs. UAPB: Humberto Medina RHP (0-2, 3.98)
 
ALL-TIME SERIES:
RECORD: First meeting
 
NEXT UP:
The Privateers will have their second match-up against the Loyola Wolfpack on Tuesday, Mar. 31. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
 
NEWS AND NOTES:
ALL THE WAY HOME:
Ryan Calloway has scored 19 runs this season, which leads the team and has been crossed the plate eight times in the last eight games. Calloway's run total currently ranks him in a tie for seventh most in the conference.

SWACCESS:
The Privateers will be playing their fourth, fifth, and sixth games against a SWAC opponent this season. At the MLB Urban Youth Invitational, New Orleans defeated three separate SWAC foes (Alcorn State, Southern, Grambling). In 2014, the Privateers went 4-1 against the SWAC.
 
KNOCK KNOCK:
Ray Veit is currently on a seven-game hitting streak after going 1-for-4 on Tuesday night against Loyola. The longest hitting streak so far this season by a Privateer was accomplished by Ryan Calloway who collected a hit in eight straight games from Mar. 3-17.
 
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