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BACK to the BRAWLINGWednesday, November 19 BENNINGTON  Lest anyone forget, the Mount Anthony Union High School varsity wrestling team's national-record winning streak didn't end with last year's historic 20th-straight championship. It only stops when - if - the Patriots stumble, and another team has the might to reach up and seize the crown.ADAM WHITE, Sports EditorWed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:30 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020590?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020590?source=rsshttp://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site509/2008/1119/20081119__tsport.jpg57864image/pjpeg

Victory for SVCWednesday, November 19 BENNINGTON  The Southern Vermont College women's basketball team earned its first victory of the season by taking down visiting Sage on Tuesday night, 63-54, at the SVC Field House. The Mountaineers are 1-1 for the first time since the 2004-2005 season. Southern Vermont was led by sophomore Julia Fagan, who had yet another double-double with 22 points, 17LOCAL SPORTS NEWS, Staff ReportsWed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:28 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020587?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020587?source=rss

The weight of truthWednesday, November 19 In the Nov. 15-16 weekend edition of the Bennington Banner, I wrote a story about a young man from White Creek, N.Y., named Jason Burdick. The story recounted the past three years of his life and his journey from someone so morbidly obese he could barely leave the house to his current state - a man nearing full recovery and embarking on an amateur boxing career.MATT TUTHILL, Associate Sports EditorWed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:25 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020586?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020586?source=rss

Everyman Pedroia is named AL MVPWednesday, November 19 NEW YORK  Dustin Pedroia could easily be mistaken for a mechanic, carpenter or plumber - most anything except a major leaguer. "I'm not the biggest guy in the world. I don't have that many tools," he said. "If you saw me walking down the street, you wouldn't think I'm a baseball player.BEN WALKER, AP Baseball WriterWed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:25 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020585?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020585?source=rss

Top Fighting Patriots honored at season-ending banquetWednesday, November 19 BENNINGTON  The scene was enough to send even the most unsentimental amongst them to the brink of tears. It was, after all, the very last time they'd be meeting as a team. The 2008 Mount Anthony Union Fighting Patriots brought an official close to the season on Tuesday night at the Bennington Moose Club with their annual awards banquet.MATT TUTHILL, Associate Sports EditorWed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:24 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020584?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11020584?source=rss

Panthers turn the page on a new mat chapterTuesday, November 18 HOOSICK, N.Y.  The story has stayed largely the same for the Hoosick Falls Central School varsity wrestling team in recent seasons. The Panthers progress through the regular season, slowly growing their team by adding newcomers to a nucleus of veteran leadership. Improvement leads to an improbable shot at the Wasaren League crown, in a dual meet that ultimatelyADAM WHITE, Sports EditorTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:31 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011759?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011759?source=rsshttp://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site509/2008/1118/20081118__tsport.jpg217486image/pjpeg

SVC men's forward is top rookieTuesday, November 18 BENNINGTON  Southern Vermont College men's basketball freshman forward Deandre Kennedy-Ebron garnered the New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week award. Kennedy-Ebron finished the game one rebound shy of his first collegiate double-double. He finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.College Basketball News, Staff ReportsTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:29 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011755?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011755?source=rss

Blown call costs bettors big bucksTuesday, November 18 LAS VEGAS (AP)  The Pittsburgh Steelers walked off the field Sunday just happy they had won. A lot of bettors in this gambling city were more concerned by how many points they ended up winning by. Winners turned into losers and losers ended up winning when a game that should have ended up 17-10 or 18-10 instead went into the record books as the first 11-10NFL News, Associated PressTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:29 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011754?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011754?source=rss

Legacy II's collegiate debutTuesday, November 18 BRISTOL, R.I.  The Rhode Island College Anchormen placed fourth out of the 12-team field at the Roger Williams Invitational on Saturday afternoon, totaling 115.5 points. Johnson & Wales (142.5), Messiah (140.5) and the host Roger Williams (120.0) edged RIC in the standings.Local Sports Roundup, Staff ReportsTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:28 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011753?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011753?source=rss

Cardinals slugger wraps up second MVPTuesday, November 18 NEW YORK  Albert Pujols views MVP voting a little differently these days. "You have to consider everything. You have to put all the numbers together," the St. Louis star said Monday after powering past Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard to win the award for the second time.BEN WALKER, AP Baseball WriterTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:28 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011752?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011752?source=rss

SEC charges Cuban with insider tradingTuesday, November 18 WASHINGTON  Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses. Cuban disputed the Securities and Exchange Commission's allegations and said he would contest them.MARCY GORDON, AP Business WriterTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:27 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011751?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011751?source=rss

Don's Johns are on in Senior LeagueTuesday, November 18 BENNINGTON  Dennis Krawczyk rolled a 651 high series, including a 226 single, to lead all bowlers in the Senior Citizen's Mixed League at Bennington Lanes this week. Dick Rabideau (581-246), Ed Brandi (578 series) and Darwin Crandall (225 single) rounded out the week's top scores on the men's side.Local Bowling Roundup, Staff ReportsTue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:26 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011750?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11011750?source=rss

Eph squads earn NCAA tourney W'sMonday, November 17 Fans of Williams College Athletics got a double dose of sports euphoria this weekend, as the Ephs' girls soccer and volleyball teams each earned postseason opening-round victories to punch their tickets to the NCAA's Sweet 16 and Elite 8, respectively. The girls soccer team defeated visiting Husson, 3-0, while the volleyball squad knocked off host Wellesley, 3-1.College Sports News, Staff ReportsMon, 17 Nov 2008 03:03:54 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11003645?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11003645?source=rss

Robinson gets axed by OrangeMonday, November 17 SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP)  Syracuse coach Greg Robinson was fired Sunday with the Orange nearing the end of a fourth straight dismal season under his leadership. Robinson, who will coach the final two games of this season, is 9-36 overall and 3-25 in the Big East. He had another year left on a contract that pays $1.NCAA News, Associated PressMon, 17 Nov 2008 03:03:54 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11003644?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11003644?source=rss

Hoosac's run reaches end in NEPSAC semifinalsMonday, November 17 WEST HARTFORD, Conn.  The Hoosac School boys varsity soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 7-1 loss to Watkinson School in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) semifinals on Saturday. Coleman Aucoin scored the lone goal for the No. 4 Owls (12-3-1) off a header midway through the first half.Local Sports Roundup, Staff ReportsMon, 17 Nov 2008 03:03:53 ESThttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11003643?source=rsshttp://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11003643?source=rss