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...individual sport, to separate yourself,” Brand says. “But that’s one of the reasons I really recruited her: not because she was just a great fencer, but I knew she would add to our team overall. And she has proven that.” At the Junior World Championships in Taebacek City, South Korea, nonetheless, Cross faced unforeseen challenges. Cross entered the qualification round ranked No. 10, an unlikely draw that matched her up against two Russians who currently ranked among the best junior fencers in the world. Cross barely escaped...
...rowers swapped seats and even boats as Butt tried to find the combination that would give the Crimson the best chance to succeed.But despite the tension, the rowers trusted their coach, knowing his reputation for bringing things together when the stakes are highest.“Charley [Butt] was proven by the results at the end,” captain Dan Reid said. “It was tough to do all season, being moved around, but it kept us on our toes, and Charley kept the boat together for the last three to four weeks of the season...
...Another race attracting national interest is Alabama's gubernatorial primary, where incumbent Republican Bob Riley faces ousted Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, who famously fought to keep the Ten Commandments displayed at his courthouse. Moore was once thought to pose a strong challenge, but he's proven to be a less than able campaigner. He recently drew ridicule for suggesting that mad cow disease was fake and denounced a state effort to track cattle as part of an effort to run private farms out of business. In Montana, two popular Democrats square off for the chance to take...
...11th-place finish in the grueling St. John’s Invitational. While Hynes has taken his last swings for the Crimson, his ability to lead by example left an impression on the younger players. Having personally recruited some of the freshmen, Hynes’ leadership has proven every bit as valuable as his scores. —DANIEL J. RUBIN-WILLS
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