RACHEL — While there’s shiny new hardware in the school trophy case, the North Marion girls’ basketball team certainly isn’t resting on its laurels after last season’s state championship run.
No, these Huskies want more. They remember the feeling when Mariah Byard’s jumper fell through the net to win the Class AAA title over Huntington, and they want to experience it again.
So what’s the difference between this year and last? Well, for one, North is the hunted, not the hunter.
Many observers have pegged the Huskies, who return all but one starter from last season’s 26-1 squad, as the team to beat once again.
“I think (teams) were gunning for us last year, too,” North coach Mike Parrish said. “This year gives them a little more reason to gun for you. It’ll be interesting.”
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Huskies pull away late, down Bees: VIDEO AND PHOTOS
It was Senior Night for the North Marion Huskies, and senior Paige Tuttle came up big in her final regular-season game in front of the home crowd.
While Tuttle didn’t lead the team in scoring, her play on defense and ball-handling skills helped the Huskies break open a close game in the fourth quarter on Thursday to defeat rival East Fairmont, 68-57. -
Bridgeport blasts Bears: VIDEO AND PHOTOS
It has been a bad week to be a Polar Bear, especially on the basketball court against teams from Harrison County.
Robert C. Byrd upset the Fairmont Senior boys on Wednesday, and Thursday was not much better for the Bears. Bridgeport, the No. 2-ranked girls’ team in Class AAA, visited Fairmont and left the Friendly City with a 75-34 win against No. 7 Fairmont Senior. -
COLUMN: Huskies to raise money for cancer
One way or another, we’ve all been touched by cancer.
And while there is no cure in sight, that doesn’t — and won’t — stop people from fighting for the cause.
Tonight, it is the North Marion boys’ basketball team’s turn. -
No. 2 Bridgeport cruises by Polar Bears, 75-34
Bridgeport showed why it is the No. 2 team in Class AAA on Thursday, going on the road and thumping No. 7 Fairmont Senior, 75-34.
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North girls push past Bees, 68-57
North Marion’s girls’ basketball team broke open a close game against rival East Fairmont in the fourth quarter en route to a 68-57 victory over the Bees.
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Byrd upsets Polar Bears: VIDEO AND PHOTOS
On a night when Fairmont Senior head coach David Retton was honored for getting his 200th career win, the Polar Bears played like their own worst enemy.
The Bears struggled in multiple facets of the game as visiting Robert C. Byrd handed them their first loss to a Big Ten school and second in three games, 53-52. -
Bridgeport thumps North boys: VIDEO AND PHOTOS
The No. 9 North Marion boys’ basketball team did not have much going for it Wednesday.
The Huskies turned the ball over, missed shots, missed rebounds. You name it, and if it hurts a team’s chance at winning a basketball game, the Huskies probably did it Wednesday against Bridgeport. -
Bears’ Malnick signs with Fairmont State
Standout Fairmont Senior football star Trevor Malnick will stay close to home to play college football.
Fairmont State University added Malnick to its list of recruits who have signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Falcons this fall. -
Polar Bears fall to RCB, 53-52
Fairmont Senior was its own worst enemy Wednesday night, as Robert C. Byrd handed the Polar Bears their first loss in the Big Ten and second in the last three games after starting the season 13-0.
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Bridgeport thumps North Marion, 66-36
Not much went right for North Marion on Wednesday. The Class AAA No. 9 Huskies trailed the entire game and lost to visiting Bridgeport, 66-36.
Tyler Sprouse paced Bridgeport (13-6) with 22 points to lead all scorers. - More Prep Sports Headlines
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