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12 NICK GEORGE’S PINK MESSAGEThere’s a reason Pink on Green looks so good.

18 UNIVERSITY GIRLS FOR LIFE

20 FUELING THE FRENZY!Find out what makes RSN’s cover models special.

22 TOUGH GUY: DYLAN COTTRELLThis RSN Sports Tough Guy is knocking it out.

24 TRAINING TIPSHow to hit a baseball Farther - Brought to you by Thomas Health Systems

28 TWO GENERALS. TWO BATTLE FRONTS.Winfield Pair Inspire A Region.

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After just two years, The Greenbrier Classic has been awarded the designation of “Best in Class Tournament on the PGA TOUR” by the PGA TOUR itself. The fact that The Greenbrier Classic beat out a field of 44 Tour events, many of which have garnered historic if not leg-endary status, is a testament to what the people, communities and State of West Virginia have achieved.

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“This year The Greenbrier is celebrating what would have been the great Sam Snead’s 100th birthday. Jim Justice believes in legacies and how can I not feel hon-ored to support Jim and The Greenbrier in following in the footsteps of the legend, Sam Snead, as pro-emeritus. It is only fitting that I will be playing the 2012 Greenbrier Classic, named PGA TOUR’s Best in Class last year, in honor of Sam and all he contributed to the game of golf and The Greenbrier”

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H e wasn’t hard to spot on the basketball court last season.Charleston Catholic sophomore center Nick George was theone wearing the pink shoes.

As the Fighting Irish went through the regular season and on to win a Class A state championship, his mother Georgette was fighting cancer.Nick decided to wear pink as a tribute to her.

“I found out last summer and I wanted to do something for her,” Nick explained. “I wanted to show her that we were in it together. It showed that I care.”

Though his mother was gone and in treatment much of the time, the two remained close.

“She made it to almost every home game,” Nick said.

Though pink isn’t one of Charleston Catholic’s colors – the Irish wear the tra-ditional green and white – the team didn’t mind the pink shoes.

“Everybody was really supportive,” said Nick. “Coach was very understand-ing too.”

With every games, every practice, Nick reached down to lace up those pink shoes, and remember his mother’s battle.

“It wasn’t an easy experience,” he admitted. “It was on my mind a lot. But basketball was a good release for me.”

Nick’s mother drew strength from Nick and the team’s response to the pink shoes.

“That was one of the most special things to happen to me, special in what it represented and meant to him,” said Georgette. “I was gone off and on for about 20 weeks. It helped us stay connected. It was a nice demonstration.

“I truly believe that the team pulled around Nick and supported him, the teamwork came through and I believe that’s why they won (a state title.)”

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DescrIBe yourself In 20 worDs or less: Athletic, Caring, hopeful, enthusiastic, smart, tall, hardworking, goofy

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Roane General Hospital congratulates

Dylan Cottrell

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Dylan Cottrell on receiving the prestigious Dutton Award as West Virginia’s top high school wrestler. As a four-time state champion, Dylan joins only 16 other athletes who

have achieved four titles, five of which hail from Roane County.

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Shortly after becoming the 15th individual in West Virginia high school wrestling history to claim a fourth con-

secutive state title, Roane County’s Dylan Cottrell sat with his family in the stands and tried to keep his emotions in check.

It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was impossible. Cottrell’s tear-stained face said it all.

“It’s crazy that it’s over,” said Cottrell. “A lot of emotions went through me right there at the end with my family and everything.”

He pinned Clay’s Harley Hamrick in the second period for the title in Class AA-A’s 140-pound division.

Hamrick was unable to yield a point against Cottrell. Which meant Cottrell was never scored upon in 16 State Tournament matches dating back to his freshman season in 2009.

“I’m glad to get it over with,” said Cottrell, alluding to the streak of keeping his 16 opponents scoreless.

Cottrell was one of three wrestlers on the evening to win a fourth consecutive crown. Parkersburg South’s David Jeffrey became No. 14, Cottrell was No. 15 and Ripley’s Adam Bicak became No. 16.

Knowing both wrestlers well, Cottrell was also proud of their ef-forts. After all, he understands the amount of pressure one is un-der to get it done.

His accomplishments on the mat this season and likely over the past four years earned him the prestigious Dutton Award as West Virginia’s top high school wrestler. He will receive the honor at the annual West Virginia Sportswriters Association Victory Awards Dinner at the end of April.

Cottrell will also be honored as a Class AA All-State football play-er. He was the First Team captain as a utility player while helping lead Roane to back-to-back playoff appearances.

Roane earned a postseason game at home for the first time in school history.

Growing up in Roane County, Cottrell values his life. He comes from a great family and has also been blessed with a multitude of friends.

All sports in the area are valued, including wrestling. Going back to the days of old Spencer High School (which merged with Wal-ton to help form Roane County in 1993), wrestling is a sport tak-en seriously in the area and many greats have emerged.

Of the 16 four-time state winners, five hail from Roane County. Matt Ashley, Rich Greathouse and Todd Kendall performed on the mats for Spencer High. Last year, Roane County’s Josh Fisher got his fourth title before Cottrell added his name to the list this season.

“I’m happy to get in that company,” he said. “No better than your hometown.”

His future is undecided as to where he will go to college. But Cot-trell expects to be out on the mats for someone.

While he heads off for the next challenge, Cottrell will always cherish the days of Roane County and being a four-time state champ. “Just being in the same field with those guys is some-thing. Consider how many guys have wrestled. I’m happy that it’s done. All that hard work paid off. I’m happy with the outcome, happy with my four years here. I wouldn’t change a thing, it’s been a heck of a ride.”

A ride into the history books.

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Roane General Hospital congratulates

Dylan Cottrell

Roane General Hospital congratulates

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Hitting the ball farther means increasing your bat speed, because bat speed determines how far the ball will travel. When you swing the bat faster, you hit the ball harder and

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On March 19, 2012, Winfield High School pitcher Dusty Kincaid was hav-ing a great outing.

“I was pitching one of the best games of my life,” he recalled. “I had a no-hitter going.”

But in the top of the third inning, things changed dramatically.Kincaid was hit in the head by a batted ball.

“He hit it right back at me,” Kincaid said. “I just remember laying there. The trainers come out, and then…everything went blank.”Kincaid woke up a few days later in the hospital.

“My parents told me that I had surgery,” said Kincaid. The support he got from the community – and beyond, was staggering. “It’s overwhelming. There’s no words to describe it. It’s just been amazing. That’s the reason I’m here.”Kincaid’s status improved miraculously, and he was able to come home a week and half ahead of schedule.

“I truly believe that God was with me. He heard a lot of prayers.”

News of Kincaid’s injury went nationwide, most notably via Twitter.“Tim Tebow tweeted, asking his followers to pray for me,” Kincaid said. “When someone showed me that…seeing that was just overwhelming. It opened my eyes and put a smile on my face. It’s amazing that he would do that.”

Though he has come a long way in a short time, Kincaid hopes to play baseball again.

“Right now, I feel great,” he said. “I’ve been going to games. I’ve thrown some and did a little running. The doctors are even shocked. The hardest part about it, was this was my senior year. I’ve always looked forward to this. But I

know I have to stay strong.. There’s a reason that this happened. Better things will come from this.”

“My long term goals are to play college ball. I’ve even had an offer since my surgery. That lifted me up a whole lot.” Don’t bet against him.

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In the fall of 2011, just as football season was about to get into full swing.But what was thought to be a routine physical uncovered something that would save 16-year old football player Jeremy Huff’s life.

“He was having headaches, but it didn’t seem unusual at all,” recalled Jeremy’s mother, Mary Huff.

Winfield coaches and trainers urged parents of athletes that were expe-riencing headaches and other related symptoms to get checked up – just as a precaution.

Jeremy was diagnosed with cancer.

“We’re very thankful that they did that,” Mrs. Huff said. “It allowed us to catch it early.” An outpouring of love and support came from the community.Bracelets and t-shirts were printed up, sating ‘God’s got this’ – which was Jeremy’s initial response to his diagnosis.

“People say he has been an inspiration to them,” said Mrs. Huff. “They say they’re praying more and they have gained strength from him.”

“We’re very blessed. We couldn’t have made it this far without all of the prayers.”Jeremy has the honor of being the junior spokesman for Relay for Life in Putnam County.

“He’s going to be a real advocate,” Mrs. Huff said. He wants to use this to help find a cure.” Now 17-years old, Jeremy has gone through 31 radiation treatments and has confirmation from a clean MRI that he is cancer-free.

He’s undergoing the last rounds of chemotherapy too, as a precaution, at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

“We’re blessed,” said Mrs. Huff. A Jeremy Huff fund has been set up at the Putnam County Bank.

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