PAGE 4B - SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 Sports DAILY NEWS, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY COLLEGE ATHLETICS TRACK AND FIELD Class 3A, Region 2 meet Pitt files lawsuit against Big East local winners

By WILL GRAVES chain reaction that included West director Steve Pederson met withdrawal period,” Pitt wrote in Friday at North Hardin High School in Radcliff The Associated Press Virginia and TCU Ð which had recently to discuss the matter. court papers. Event Name Mark Girls’ 400 meter Morgan Smith, Bowling Green 1:01.22 PITTSBURGH — The Uni- agreed to join the Big East in School officials said subsequent Pitt argues the loss of West Vir- Girls’ 800 meter Lauren Wheeler, BG 2:23.12 versity of Pittsburgh is going to 2012 Ð leaving for the Big 12 attempts by the school to begin ginia and TCU from its 2012 foot- Girls’ 1600 meter Brittney Hansen, BG 5:21.39 Girls’ 100-meter hurdles Sydney Wininger, Barren County 16.08 court in hopes of expediting its instead and the Big East more detailed talks ball schedule caused the football Girls’ 400 relay Warren Central 50.19 Girls’ 800 relay Warren Central 1:46.49 exit from the Big East. extending membership were unsuccessful, program significant harm and cost Girls’ 3,200 relay Bowling Green 9:51.28 The school filed a complaint in offers to Boise State and leading them to the school nearly $600,000. The Girls’ high jump Madison Kristof, Greenwood 4-10 Girls’ pole vault Trevor Prieskorn, BG 9-0 the Court of Common Pleas of San Diego State among believe they losses included $250,000 to buy Boys’ 400 relay Warren Central 42.80 Boys’ 800 relay Warren Central 1:29.86 Allegheny County on Friday others. would not occur. out the contract of a 2012 oppo- Boys’ high jump Donovan Halsel, Warren Central 6-8 claiming the Big East has waived Pitt argues since the Big East nent to get TCU on the schedule, Boys’ long jump Danny Dewalt, BG 20-4.75 Boys’ triple jump Tyreon Satterfield, Warren Central 44-1 its right to enforce a 27-month Big East allowed spokesman John then another $320,000 to find a Boys’ shot put Andreaus Robinson, Warren Central 51-2 withdrawal notice and the Pan- West Virginia and TCU to Paquette called the replacement once TCU Boys’ discus throw Connor Sikora, Greenwood 144-2 thers should be allowed move to exit the conference immediately legal maneuver “disappointing” announced it was joining the Big the ACC without further penalty that Pitt is no longer required to and said the conference had 12 instead. by the 2013-14 conference year. abide by the 27-month waiting reached out to Pitt. The Big East scrambled to Pitt and Syracuse announced period. The school and the Big Pitt spokesman E.J. Borghetti reconstitute itself after losing — From staff and wire reports last September they were jumping East appeared to be making said the goal is to get a resolution three of its core members. Central Briefly to the ACC. Pitt paid half of its $5 inroads for a resolution earlier this through private negotiations but Florida, Houston, Memphis, million exit fee at the time of the year, with then-commissioner extensively laid out its argument SMU and Temple will join the Hilltoppers’ baseball rained out announcement and agreed to John Marinatto hinting the con- in court papers. league for all sports and Boise Western Kentucky’s baseball game with South Alabama in remain in the conference until ference was open to letting Pitt The central issue is the way State, San Diego State and Navy Mobile, Ala., was postponed Saturday because of inclement July 1, 2014. leave a year early. the Big East handled West Vir- are scheduled to become football- weather. The stunning move set off a Marinatto and Pitt athletic ginia’s and TCU’s departure. only members by 2013. The Hilltoppers and Jaguars will play a doubleheader today West Virginia notified the Big Pitt argues that because the Big starting at noon. East it was leaving for the Big 12 East’s membership will increase last October, then sued the con- by 2013, there’s no need for the 2012 ference to force the issue. The Panthers to stick around. Tops win individual titles at SBC Big East countersued. A settle- “Beginning with the 2013-14 Western Kentucky senior Monteka Flowers took home a Sun ment was reached in which the season, the Big East will actually Belt championship Saturday by throwing 15.13 meters in the Gator Basketball Camp school agreed to pay conference have four more football playing women’s shot put. $20 million dollars in return for schools and more schools overall The third and final day of the Sun Belt Conference track and field e s p e c t , E x c setting aside the notification than when we gave notice that we championship was scheduled for 9 a.m. today in Lafayette, La. R e l l period laid out in the league’s were moving to a different confer- Michelle Finn of WKU ran a 10:18.85 in the women’s 3,000- e , e n meter steeplechase, breaking the Sun Belt record by more than 12 d c bylaws. ence,” Borghetti said. r i e seconds. , “By failing to require WVU to The school is also concerned P provide 27 months’ notice of about the Big East’s unsettled Kyle Chettleburgh of WKU took home a championship in the withdrawal, the Big East know- leadership. Marinatto resigned on men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase with a run of 9:10.69. Teammate ingly and intentionally waived Monday, replaced by Joseph Bai- Peter Okwere was third with a 9:14.21. S In the women’s long jump, Western Kentucky’s Jade Nimmo u t y any right to enforce a 27-month ley III on an interim basis. c c e i l i finished third at 6.05 meters. s s & n t a b After leading for most of the race, WKU’s Joseph Chebet used A c c o u a strong finish to out-kick Middle Tennessee’s Justus David in the final 200 meters to take the individual title in the 10,000 meters Gator Camp with a time of 30:13.35 late Friday night. Camp B: (4 Days) 3 Arkansas football Purples fall in state tennis team play The Bowling Green boys’ tennis team fell Saturday in the team sectional round of the state tournament, losing 3-2 at Henderson June 18-21 players charged County. In singles play, BG’s Will True won 6-0, 6-0, and Grant Sims won 6-0, 6-1. Sam Williams lost 6-2, 7-5 from the No. 3 spot. Session I: Grades 2-6 with burglary The Purples’ doubles teams of Greg Austin and Adam Pitts (6- 2, 6-0), and Noah Flenor and Brandon Lee (6-2, 6-1) both lost. 8:00-11:00 a.m. By KURT VOIGT conduct and misbehavior will not True, Sims, and Austin and Pitts will play in the individual state The Associated Press be tolerated and is not what we tournament, which begins Thursday in Lexington. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — expect from the University of Session II: Grades 7-9 Three Arkansas football players, Arkansas football program.” including wide receivers Marquel Six Razorback players have Cruce named to all-tournament team 12:00-3:00 p.m. Wade and Maudrecus Humphrey, been arrested since March, and Western Kentucky freshman infielder Preslie Cruce was named were arrested Saturday and Saturday’s arrests add to what has to the Sun Belt Softball All-Tournament Team on Saturday. charged with burglarizing dorm already been a difficult spring for Cruce’s three-run home run in the seventh inning against Greenwood High School rooms. Arkansas, which was 11-2 last Louisiana-Monroe on Friday gave WKU the 5-3 win that police season and finished the season advanced the Lady Toppers to the semifinals of the 2012 Sun Belt arrested Wade, Humphrey and ranked No. 5 after a Cotton Bowl Conference Softball Championship. 5056 Scottsville Road tight end Andrew Peterson after win over Kansas State. Cruce hit .385 in the Lady Toppers’ four games in the Sun Belt looking at security video in which Petrino was fired April 10 after tournament, slugging .692 with a .467 on-base percentage. She Bowling Green, KY 42104 the players allegedly walked into initially trying to cover up the fact had at least one hit in each game, including a 2-for-4 game against rooms where items had been he was riding with his mistress South Alabama on Friday night. Cruce led WKU with four RBIs taken. The preliminary police during an April 1 motorcycle in the tournament. She was also named Second Team All-Sun For further information, contact report valued the stolen property, accident. The married father of Belt on Tuesday. including computers and text- four later admitted to an inappro- Coach Jason Stonebraker: books, at nearly $5,000. priate relationship with Jessica Woods is named coach at Morehead State (270) 842-3627 (school) Razorbacks coach John L. Dorrell, who Petrino had hired to MOREHEAD — Morehead State University says Sean Woods Smith immediately and indefi- work in the football department has been named as its new head basketball coach. Coach Tim Dethridge: nitely suspended the three players and had given $20,000 in gifts. The university said in a news release late Friday that the char- in his first test of discipline since In mid-March, offensive tackle ter member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame formally will be (270) 781-9170 being hired to replace Bobby Jason Peacock was arrested and introduced during a news conference Monday. Petrino last month. charged with using a stolen debit MSU President Wayne D. Andrews said in the statement that “We have high standards for card to buy $35 worth of gas. Woods’ experience, character and integrity will help the school You can register at the door our student-athletes, and I expect Kane Whitehurst continue the momentum of its basketball program generated in them to conduct themselves was charged with possession of a recent years. on the first day of camp appropriately,” Smith said. “Poor controlled substance and drug Woods previously coached at Mississippi Valley State. MVSU paraphernalia in early April, and lost to Western Kentucky in the first round of this year’s NCAA linebacker Tyler Gilbert was tournament. He was recognized as the Southwestern Athletic arrested in mid-April for alleged- Conference Coach of the Year in 2011-12, when the Delta Devils ly taking part in an apartment won the conference tournament and went to the NCAA tourna- break-in. ment for the fifth time in school history. Wade, a sophomore, is the top Woods played in 91 games for the Wildcats from 1989-92. returning player of the three after finishing with eight catches for 62 yards last season. He was one of spring practice, finishing with counted on to replace the three Arkansas’ top offensive threats five touchdown catches during former Razorbacks receivers (Joe during its recently completed one scrimmage, and was being Adams, Jarius Wright and Greg Childs) who were taken in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Wade was also one of Arkansas’ top special teams’ play- ers last season, averaging 25.6 yards per kickoff return and returning one kick 85 yards for a touchdown. Presents The He was suspended for the Razorbacks’ game against South Carolina after being ejected for a late hit on a Vanderbilt punt returner, leveling the Com- modores’ Jonathan Krause as he MAY 19 TH AND 20 TH , 2012 was looking up before he had the ball. Wade later apologized for the hit, but only after he was ejected and escorted off the field upon $100 Entry Fee becoming animated. Wade was charged Saturday Field limited to first 120 players with one felony count of burglary. (Members of Paul Walker & Riverview pay $90) Humphrey, a junior, and Peterson, a redshirt freshman, are both 36 Hole Medal Play charged with nine felony counts Flights will be determined by a combination of handicap and Saturday’s of burglary. score. All contestants must have USGA Handicap (or approved The case began after an verification of handicap from home course pro). Arkansas student reported on May 1 that her laptop had been stolen from her unlocked dorm Entry Fee Includes: room. Over the next seven days, • Sleeve of Titleist ProV1 Golf Balls police had a total of 10 reports of • ONE Free Practice Round per Paid Entry stolen items, including cash and (Cart NOT included - May 14-18 only) DVDs, from four different dorm buildings. • Riding carts for Sat. & Sunday rounds The police reviewed security • Free lunch provided Saturday & Sunday video from the dorms and said Given away in all 6 flights they observed Wade, Humphrey (Depending on Number of Entries) and Peterson walking the hall- 1st Place: Titleist AP Irons ways, checking doors and enter- ing rooms. Police also said a wit- 2nd Place: Titleist 910 Driver ness saw Peterson and 3rd Place: Titleist 910 Fairway Wood Humphrey opening doors, and 4th Place: Titleist Golf Bag police said another witness iden- 5th Place: Vokey Wedge tified Peterson as having been in her room Some of the stolen items were Sponsored recovered from a bookstore near campus, along with in Peterson’s By: room, and the report said a store clerk identified the three as regu- Call 393-3877 larly selling used items.