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State boys basketball: Lorenzo Levy’s clutch shots lift Minnehaha Academy to upset of Holy Family

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

At 5-foot-10, Lorenzo Levy gives up a full 13 inches to both of Holy Family’s Division I recruits: 6-11 seniors Boden Kapke and Collin Mulholland.But, Friday night, the Minnehaha Academy junior guard couldn’t have come up any bigger.Levy hit a jump shot with two seconds to play that tied things up, then connected on a 3-pointer in overtime that put his team on top to stay as the fifth-seeded Redhawks upset the top-seeded Fire 76-72 in a Class 2A state semifinal matchup at Target Center.“Big guys don’t scare me,” Levy said with a smile.That fearlessness helped land his team in the state championship game where Minnehaha Academy (23-8) will meet No. 2 seed Albany (31-1) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Target Center. The Huskies beat unseeded Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 79-64 in Friday’s other semifinal.Holy Family (28-3) will face D-G-F for third place at noon Saturday at Concordia-St. Paul.“We stayed together as brothers and trusted each other throughout the whole game,” said Levy, who finished wi...

Former students remember old Doane Stuart school

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y.(NEWS10) - The former Doane Stuart school in Albany was reduced to a pile of smoldering bricks and debris yet it is so much more, housing memories that date back nearly 200 years. Heather Martin and Edward Goosman attended classes here and had to see it for themselves.  Fire tears through former Doane Stuart building “It was Doane Stuart when I was here,” said Heather Martin.“That was long after my time,” replied Edward Goosman.Martin attended classes at Doane Stuart from the third grade on, graduating high school in 2001. She shared her fondest memories and yearbook with NEWS10.Then in an emotional moment, Heather watched as the bell tower fell, along with the tears from her eyes.“I'm feeling heartbroken. For those of us that had the privilege to attend this school, no matter at what time frame it was, even in the current day it was a symbolism of the achievement that you made when you graduated. We were allowed to go up there just a couple of weeks before gradua...

Volleyball community support injured Janae Edmondson, in downtown tournament this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Volleyball players, coaches, and event organizers honored 17-year-old amputee Janae Edmondson with special tributes at a tournament downtown—the first return since tragedy struck.Young volleyball athletes from across the Midwest are in town for a volleyball tournament. A chilling reminder of the tragedy that occurred just one month ago.In February, Edmondson, who played for the Mid-Tennessee volleyball club, lost both her legs in a tragic car crash while walking downtown with her parents, who were in town for a tournament during President's Day.For the next two weekends, downtown St. Louis will be packed with players competing at the Nike MidEast Qualifier at the Dome at America's Center. Top Stories: St. Louis lauds female firefighters, but denies promotions "It's exciting! When the energies are up, it's a lot of fun,” said Kennedy Haucke, a player for the NKVC team.Edmondson is now in rehab, and online donations have exceeded $800,000 to assist with expenses. The org...

Pennsylvania chocolate plant blast kills 2, leaves 9 missing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday evening killed two people and left several others missing as investigators begin to determine a cause.West Reading Borough Police Department Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed there were two fatalities, nine people missing and several others injured by the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading. The explosion at 4:57 p.m. sent a plume of black smoke into the air and resulted in the destruction of a building at the facility and damage to a neighboring building. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, Holden said during a press conference.There was no further danger, but Holden directed residents to avoid the area of the factory about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia.Tower Health spokeswoman Jessica Bezler said eight people were taken to Reading Hospital Friday evening.Two were admitted in fair condition and five were being treated and would b...

Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon earn three points each in Avalanche’s 3-1 win over Coyotes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

Cale Makar was due.Back in the Avalanche lineup after missing two games with a lower-body injury, he spurred Colorado’s offense to action after a dismal start to the second period. By the third, missed chances were piling up against the defiant Coyotes, always more a headache than they’re supposed to be.Makar kept creating and got rewarded with the game-winning goal in a 3-1 Avalanche bounce-back Friday night at Ball Arena. With Mikko Rantanen screening Phoenix goalie Karel Vejmelka, Makar snapped it from between the circles, giving Colorado the lead with 13:19 remaining.“Just trying to get pucks to the net,” Makar said. “I feel like we were struggling with doing that all night.”The Avs (42-23-6) are back within two points of the Central division lead, with one game in hand on both Dallas and Minnesota.They fought off the Coyotes with two power play goals, including J.T. Compher’s insurance rebound with 8:43 left, and with three-point nights...

Crazy Eight: No top seeds among last 8 in March Madness

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

By JOHN MARSHALL (AP Basketball Writer)LAS VEGAS (AP) — March has gone from madness to unprecedented.With Miami’s win over Houston and San Diego State’s takedown of Alabama on Friday night, the men’s NCAA Tournament will not have a No. 1 seed in the Elite Eight for the first time since seeding began in 1979.“There’s not a lot of difference between the best team in the country and the worst team in the country,” San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said. “You’re seeing that on this stage.”Purdue, Kansas, Houston and Alabama are all gone, ensuring the Final Four will not have a No. 1 team for the first time since 2011 and the third overall. The four teams deemed by the NCAA to be the best in the country combined to win five tournament games this year, the fewest by three among No. 1 seeds since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985.Three No. 2 seeds were gone already, with lone survivor Texas playing Xavier on Friday night. T...

End of the line: CU Buffs women’s basketball ousted by Iowa in Sweet 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

Snapshot: Iowa 87, Colorado WBB 77Turning point: A 13-0 run by Iowa early in the third quarter turned a one-point CU lead into a 12-point deficit. The Buffs never fully recovered.Buff of the game: Frida Formann. Before fouling out, she was the leader of the offense, scoring a team-high 21 points.What’s next?: The Buffaloes head to the offseason.SEATTLE – The disappointment hurt as much as the bumps and bruises, but for the Colorado women’s basketball team, there was also a sense of pride as it saw a remarkable and unexpected NCAA Tournament run come to an end on Friday night.“I just told the team there’s nothing to hang our heads down about,” senior point guard Jaylyn Sherrod said. “This was a great season. We answered a lot of questions that people had about us.”Once again, Colorado’s effort was elite, but this time, the result was not, as second-seeded Iowa ousted the sixth-seeded Buffs, 87-77, in the Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena.“We’re all battered and bruised from that game,...

Driver left with costly insurance bill following alleged car crash scam by Yucaipa man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

A Southern California driver was left with a sky-high insurance bill after he claimed a Yucaipa man crashed into his vehicle intentionally.“He knows what he’s doing and he knows how to not be at fault for them,” said Jeremy Perales, a victim who said he was struck by the suspect, Christopher Phelps, 40.Christopher, along with his wife, Kimberly, 40, were arrested on Wednesday and accused of intentionally causing car crashes that were posted on a YouTube channel.The couple is accused of causing collisions in an attempt to collect fraudulent insurance payouts, according to the California Department of Insurance.A YouTube channel under the name “BLU3 GHO57" allegedly housed around 162 videos of “vehicle collisions, attempted or near collisions, road rage incidents, and other content involving the couple,” officials said.It was in April 2022 when Perales said his insurance premium shot up after an accident involving Christopher.A rear dashcam video of the crash was posted on Christopher...

What you need to know about buying a generator

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

DUBLIN, Calif. (KRON) -- The lights go out during the storm. It's time to fire up that portable power generator -- that is if you can find one on the shelf of your neighborhood hardware store after multiple power outages here in the Bay Area. Eastbound 580 in Livermore reopened after crews complete work At Ace Hardware in Dublin, Romas Terveydis broke down how to determine the amount of power that is needed before purchasing a portable generator because one size doesn't fit all applications. There are also dual fuel power generators that have the ability to run on gasoline or propane.Experts say to eliminate the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or starting a fire, never use a gasoline or propane powered generator inside your home. Keep it outdoors and at least 25-feet away from doors and windows."You're dealing with the safety of your property," said Terveydis. "The safety of your home and your family. It's very important that if you have any questions to check with an exp...

Winery ex-employee steals $10K worth of wine: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

NAPA, Calif. (KRON) -- A former employee at a Napa winery was arrested after he was allegedly caught stealing $10,000 worth of wine from his former employer, the Napa County Sheriff's Department said on Facebook Friday.The suspect was identified as Jose Humberto Martinez. According to police, Martinez claimed he was holding the wine as a way to get his final paycheck from the winery.An image (below) shows a large number of boxes piled into a white van. Image from the Napa County Sheriff's Department.The wine and the van were returned to their owners, police said. Martinez was booked into jail for grand theft, taking a vehicle without consent and receiving stolen property. In Hayward, a Home Depot employee was busted on Tuesday for allegedly stealing from their employer. California Highway Patrol said it recovered 600 items worth a total of more than $50,000 in addition to nearly $90,000 in cash.