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81)e 2Ceu3 itctitv Sports www.newsleader.com Inside Today Suction Sports Editor Hubert F. Grim III, 21 3-9131 hgrimiiinewsleader.com Sunday, September 19, 2004 European stymie Riverheads welcomes six into shrine Americans' rally Hurler The Associated Press Jon Lieber of New York pitches against Boston on Saturday in New York. The Associated Press BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. The Americans' comeback was shortlived. The next one will have to be the biggest ever for them to win the Ryder Cup.

Backed by the clutch performance from its English rookies and reliable play from Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, Europe put the United States in another huge hole Saturday by taking an 1 1-5 lead and making victory today seem like a mere formality. Europe looked like it might get swept in the morning, but recovered to Cup When: Ck Noon-6 p.m. today TV: NBC win Vt points to maintain its lead. Then it turned the Ryder Cup into a runaway, sending Tiger Woods and Davis Love III to a crushing loss and whipping up on the rest of their teammates. The Americans can't even rely on memories from Brookline five years ago, when they trailed 10-6 before staging the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup his High School LA Li Sparks Hinton i i Arehart Williams (Giants don't Cave in vyj tory by front-loading their best players to build momentum and eventually winning on Justin Leonard's 45-foot birdie putt.

Finding their best players is the real problem, not to mention a six-point deficit. "There's not a lot we can say," U.S. captain Hal Sutton said. "We've been outplayed to this point. We'll have to come out charging." Europe will be waiting.

Even as its fans wrapped themselves in flags and heartily sang "Ole! the players were cautious to celebrate too early. Volleyball jmr- By Ken Bosserman Sports Writer GREENVILLE The Red Pride Hall of Fame inducted six Saturday night at Riverheads High School. Martha Bosserman Sparks, Kerri Johnson Are-hart, Tammi Hinton, Joe Williams, Alvin White and John Ludt formed the newest class honored at a banquet sponsored by the school's booster club. John Brubeck, an 2000 inductee into the Hall of Fame, received his award. Now a resident of Seattle, it was the first time he had been able to attend the banquet.

Brubeck, who was all-district in football at four different positions in during the 1983-84 school year, was impressed with the improvements at the facility. "What you have done with the school and the athletic department is incredible," he said. "It's a real treat to get back here and see everyone." Ray Sorrells, a long-time supporter of the school and its varied athletic activities, was presented the booster-of-the-year award. Ed Clymore received the first Pioneer Award to honor individuals who contribute to the Riverheads High School program and beyond. Sparks was a four-year letterman in varsity track and recorded 30 first places in the shot and discus, including the state championship in the shot in 1976.

She was a three-time MVP in track. For the past 21 years, she has been a registered nurse at Western State. "It's an honor to be inducted into such a great bunch of individuals," she said. "Our coaches gave us the determination and willpower to overcome the impossible." Arehart was introduced by Steve Barnett, her former coach and the current Riverheads principal. "She was a fierce competitor," Barnett said.

"When the game was on the line, you wanted the ball in her hands. She had that winner mentality." Although all-district and all-region in basketball, she excelled in softball. She was all-district, all-region, and all-citycounry all four years. Arehart teaches at VSDB, and is an intern at Riverheads in administration. "I reflect, and remember how much pride we had," Waynesboro beats defending AA state champs to win invite By Chris Lassiterstaff classiternewsleader.com WAYNESBORO On Saturday, they were Giant slayers.

Waynesboro handed two-time defending Group AA state volleyball champion Cave Spring its first loss of the season to capture the Waynesboro Lady Giant Invitational. Waynesboro won the first two sets 25-19 and 26-24 before dropping the final set 25-14. "We couldn't have done this without everyone," Waynesboro co-coach Candace Kimmett said afterward. "Before the game, they were pretty pumped. I thought we showed good intensity and a lot of heart." The Lady Knights' only losses since 2002 came at the hands of Grace Christian and Jefferson Forest.

Led by nationally ranked hitter Stacey Craighead and all-star Lauren Clary, the team comprised of all sophomores and juniors hadn't even lost a set all season. Until Saturday. The Lady Giants persevered through their final match of the tournament, at one point trailing 9-1 in the first set and 1 1 -5 in the second set. Motivated by an enthusiastic crowd Please see GIANTS, Page B3 Yankees blast Sox to even key series 1-1 Details on Page B5 Golfer's 60 gives him lead at Texas Open Details on Page B2 Auto Racing -) 3 The Associated Press Travis Kvapil and his team celebrate after winning Saturday's Sylvania 200 in Loudon, N.H. Driver stretches fuel for Truck win LOUDON, N.H.

Travis Kvapil won weather-delayed NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series' Sylvania 200 at New Hampshire International Speedway on Saturday, racing the final 97 laps without stopping for fuel. The defending series champion took the lead for the final time on the 189th lap and was several truck-lengths ahead of pole starter Jack Sprague with two laps remaining when the race was ended by the 10th caution and darkness. While Kvapil had just enough fuel to win for the second time this season, contenders Jamie McMurray and Shane Hmielran out of gas during the last 10 laps. "We definitely were concerned," Kvapil said. "We needed some cautions to go our way and that's what happened." Johnny Benson finished third in a Toyota.

Carl Edwards was fourth, followed by David Reutimann. Dennis Setzer, Ted Musgrave, David Starr, Hank Parker Jr. and Mike Skinner. Bobby Hamilton finished 15th In a Dodge to hold his series lead with seven races remaining. Setzer Is second, 30 points back.

Arlington listed as questionable ASHBURN The Washington Redskins downgraded linebacker LaVar Arrington to questionable for today's game against the New York Giants, and an emergency kicker is now on standby In case John Hall can't play. Arrington moved from probable to questionable on the Injury list after a sprained knee limited his work during Friday's practice. Arrington Injured the knee during last week's game against Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, Hall showed Improvement after a strained hamstring severely limited his work during practices Wednesday and Thursday. Hall was hurt on the opening kickoff against Tampa Bay, but he made three of four field goals.

The Associated Press if I I 1 k- I The Associated Press Europe's Sergio Garcia celebrates after he and teammate Luke Donald beat Jim Furyk and Fred Funk 1-up in their match in Bloomf ield Township, Mich. 1J welcome into the conference. It's not going to be so easy for the rest of the season, Randall said. "We do expect the competition to get stiffer," he said. i White Ludt she said.

"It's unique to this community and school." Doris Scott introduced Hinton, a 1995 graduate who excelled in volleyball and track, a sport in which she was a five-time district champion in one year. "She was a leader who did things the right way," Scott said. "It's a tribute to the people who got me here," Hinton said. Dr. H.

Lynn Moore introduced his son-in-law, Joe Williams, who was an all-region and all-state tight end his senior year and who set three school track records in the late 1970s. "I'm truly honored to be associated with such wonderful people," the local farmer said. Tony DeMacio introduced White, whom he described as quiet, reserved, extremely humble and fearless in his own quiet way. White is a 24-year veteran teacher in the Augusta County school system. "The lessons I learned playing football and being at Riverheads have taught me a lot in life," he said.

Dennis Case introduced Ludt. Ludt has been at Riverheads since 1973 and is an earth science teacher. He has coached basketball, golf, football and track. In girls' track, he had six consecutive perfect seasons, including 52 dual-meet wins in a row. "You made my coaching career a joy and pleasure," he said.

"What you accomplished puts a proud gleam on all our faces." Inside Bridgewater sets record' in win, B3 William Mary knocks off New Hampshire, B3 Huggard stars, butVMI loses, B3 Missed LSU extra point helps Auburn win, B4 West Virginia edges Maryland In 0T.B4 great," Hoffman said. "Our team's getting better with every week of practice and with every game that we play." And the evidence was most convincing against the Zips (0-3). Wall Lundy ran for three touchdowns for the third Please see CAVS, Page B4 Vincent LerzThe News Leader Waynesboro's Cynna Atkins spikes past Western Albemarle's Samantha Harper during Saturday's match in Waynesboro. The host Giants won all three of their matches in their Invitational. Offense, defense both star for Cavs Hokies clean up on doormat Duke Pi I ''y yLJLJk iff The Associated Press CIIARLOTTESVILLE There's plenty of credit to go around for Virginia's first 3-0 start in six years.

"The defense is doing a great job by giving us great field position, complementing us with turnovers and giving us a chance to strike early," quarterback Marques Hagans said after No. 12 Virginia beat Akron 51-0 Saturday. The Cavaliers led 34-0 by halftime, outgaining the Mid-American Conference team 315-68. Then they allowed just 16 yards in the second half. Playing well is easy, nose tackle Andrew Hoffman countered, when the offense is averaging 50 points per game.

"The offense is playing straight away game. Randall finished 12-for-24 with two interceptions. He also led the team in rushing with 93 yards. Richard Johnson also scored two TDs, throwing a 34-yard pass to Josh Hyman in the second quarter and catching another in the third quarter. The Hokies had tried handing the ball to Johnson to pass a few times in previous games, but this was the first time it worked.

"We've been waiting for this day a long, long time, and people who've been around Virginia Tech know how super it is to be in the ACC," coach Frank Beam-er said. "Right now, we're 1-0." Tech, which has been dogged by even the weaker The Associated Press BLACKSBURG Virginia Tech had a message for its new rivals Saturday as the Hokics took the field for the first time in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. Watch out. Bryan Randall ran for one touchdown and passed for another score as Tech cruised to a 4 1 -1 7 win over Duke. "I think they're going to figure out real quick this is going to be a tough place to play," Randall said of Tech's upcoming conference opponents.

The Hokies (2-1, 1-0 ACQ dominated a beleaguered Blue Devils team (0-3, 0-1) that was decimated by injuries and playing its third The Associated Press Virginia Tech quarterback Bryan Randall lunges past Duke's Von Bryant into the end zone to score Saturday in Blacksburg. teams in the Big East the last few seasons, begins its inaugural ACC season as a relative unknown. Duke, a perennial bottom-dweller in the ACC, provided the Hokies a nice.