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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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In a nonleague matchup, Keyona Raines racked up 20 points, five assists and four steals as Cathedral defeated East Bridgewater, 56-39.
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Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Ryan Kalkbrenner also returned to the lineup after missing two weeks of action and played in the past two matchups, serving as the backup center in Utah and in the first half against the Clippers before being reinserted into Hornets’ starting unit in the second half.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The five-star prospect has already been ruled out for this week’s matchups against Maryland or Purdue, which had initially been the target for his return.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Yet, the Wild Card Round matchups were held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Ryan Kalkbrenner also returned to the lineup after missing two weeks of action and played in the past two matchups, serving as the backup center in Utah and in the first half against the Clippers before being reinserted into Hornets’ starting unit in the second half.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The five-star prospect has already been ruled out for this week’s matchups against Maryland or Purdue, which had initially been the target for his return.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Yet, the Wild Card Round matchups were held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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