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Area High School Scoreboard – Monday, 4/20

Area High School Scoreboard - Monday, 4/20

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James Madison sweeps the American Conference weekly lacrosse awards

James Madison lacrosse swept the American Conference weekly awards, earning all five honors as announced by the league on Monday afternoon.

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Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

1 week ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

1 week ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

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Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

Baseball batter in a white uniform swings at a pitch at home plate, with a catcher crouched behind and purple stadium seating in the background.

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James Madison Baseball gets swept at home by App State

James Madison baseball fell in the series finale on Sunday afternoon to App State, 14-10, at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference action.

Softball players in white pinstriped uniforms with purple numbers huddle together on the field, one in catcher's gear visible in the back.

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JMU Softball lets five-run seventh inning lead slip away in 10-9 loss at App State

James Madison softball dropped a heartbreaker to the App State, falling 10-9 on Sunday afternoon at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

Female softball player in a pinstriped black uniform runs on the infield, wearing a white helmet and blue batting gloves.

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EMU Softball drops two games to Sweet Briar

EMU Softball drops two games to Sweet Briar

Baseball batter in white pinstripe uniform swings at a pitch as the catcher in black crouches behind home plate during a game in progress.

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James Madison Baseball loses slugfest to App State, 19-10

James Madison and App State combined for 29 runs, but it was the Mountaineers that came out on top, 19-10, on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

Dukes softball player sprinting on an orange infield, helmet on, fists clenched in celebration.

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Dukes Softball bounces back to beat App State in Boone, 9-3

James Madison softball hit three home runs and racked up 16 hits to power past App State, 9-3, on Saturday afternoon at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

Baseball player in a white Eagles uniform on the infield, ready to field, with Bridgewater College Eagles branding visible.

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No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball drops two close games to No. 2 Lynchburg

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball drops two close games to No. 2 Lynchburg

Five female soccer players in white JMU uniforms stand side by side on a sunny practice field, celebrating Senior Day with a purple scoreboard behind them.

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JMU Lacrosse uses big second half to defeat Vanderbilt, 14-9

An explosive second half for James Madison lacrosse propelled it past Vanderbilt, 14-9, in American Conference play at Sentara Park on Saturday afternoon.

A group of baseball players in purple uniforms huddle on the field during a night game, backs to the camera with visible numbers 7, 2, and 14.

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James Madison Baseball gets blanked by App State, 10-0, in series opener

James Madison baseball was limited to three baserunners on Friday night, falling 10-0 in the opener with App State in Sun Belt Conference action at Veterans Memorial Park.

Pile of baseball gloves on a grassy field, framed by players in purple uniforms.

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Dukes Softball comes up short in first game at App State, 5-2

James Madison dropped game one of its Sun Belt Conference softball series at App State, falling 5-2 on Friday evening at the Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

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