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Sammie Battles
Vitals: Buchanan, junior
She’s qualified because: A three-year varsity player who’s been the Bears’ No. 1 singles player for the past two, she went 14-2, losing only to Bee Player of the Year Mai Thao of Clovis East and Bullard All-Star Alexis Gonzales.
She said it: “She was a power player with intelligence behind it. The fact she’s a volleyball player helped her quickness and agility. She’s diving for shots, skinning her knees up. Basically, she was an animal on the court, letting nothing get by her.” Clovis East coach Janine Sodersten
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Experts: HS football concussions merit more study
Some studies suggest that head injuries can set up professional football players for later mental problems. Now congressmen and experts want to know more about injuries to high school players.
NFL concussions were the focus of a hearing in Washington this week. Some experts estimate as many as 1 in 10 high school football players get a concussion every year, but little is known about the long-term medical risks.
Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., said at the hearing that he would seek information on high school and college players.
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Pujols named Player of the Year by peers
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was honored as the Player of the Year in voting among his major league peers.
Pujols, also the NL's Outstanding Player, had one of his best statistical seasons in 2009, leading the league in homers (47), runs scored (124), on-base percentage (.443), slugging (.658) and total bases (374). In 160 games, the 29-year-old finished with a .327 batting average and 135 runs batted in, and the Cardinals won their fourth NL Central title in six seasons.
This marks the third time Pujols has been recognized with the Player of the Year award. His stellar nine-year career has seen him hit .314 or higher with at least 32 homers and 103 RBI in each season -- all with the Cardinals.
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Setting it straight
Sanger High softball player Serena Sanchez's first name was misspelled as Sierra in a Sports letter on Page C2 Sunday.
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Setting it straight
A photo caption on Page D1 of Monday's Bee incorrectly identified a clarinet player. Joe Caillau was misidentified as David Brett.
Vitals: Clovis West, junior
She’s qualified because: Bee All-Star volleyball player played No. 2 singles as a sophomore before taking over the No. 1 role this year while going 12-2.
He said it: "It was nice having such a dominant No. 1 singles player because we usually felt Mel was a lock for a win against the opponent’s top player. She is a powerful and explosive athlete, and often overwhelmed players with similar skill, but those who couldn’t match her athleticism.” — Golden Eagles coach Craig Campbell.
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