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Maryland DOE releases annual statewide report card, more than half of schools retain gold stars

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

For the first time since the pandemic, Maryland’s State Department of Education has issued its annual report card, complete with star ratings for each school.The report card system includes student achievement growth on state tests in English language, arts, math, postsecondary readiness, proficiency for English language learners, graduation rate and a well-rounded curriculum.The data for the 2021-2022 school year shows that 63% of the state’s public schools held onto their 2019 ratings, one quarter lost a star, and 139 schools gained a star. By a different measure, the MSDE reported that 75% of schools earned three or more stars.More Local NewsMore Maryland NewsMore Education NewsCombination schools are those with an elementary, middle and/or high school configuration (K-12).Of note, 44 of the state’s more than 1,400 schools received one star.According to data in the report, the attendance rate for the state’s 881,471+ students is 91% and the graduation rate is 86%. However, ...

Palestinian suspect killed by Israeli fire in West Bank

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man who entered a settlement in the occupied West Bank armed with knives and explosive devices was shot and killed by an Israeli settler on Friday, the Israeli military said, just hours after a Palestinian gunman shot and wounded Israelis in downtown Tel Aviv. The new violence was the latest to grip Israel and the West Bank in one of the deadliest periods of unrest between Israelis and Palestinians in years. The Israeli military said the armed Palestinian slipped into a farm near the settlement of Karnei Shomron, in the northern West Bank, and was fatally shot by an Israeli settler overseeing the land. Palestinian authorities identified the man as 21-year-old Abed al-Sheikh and said Israeli security forces had raided his house and several others in the nearby Palestinian village of Saniriya.Hours earlier, Israeli security forces entered the Palestinian village of Naalin and prepared to demolish the family house of the Palestinian suspected of carrying ...

Memphis Tigers and UCF Knights square off in AAC Tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

UCF Knights (18-13, 8-10 AAC) vs. Memphis Tigers (23-8, 13-5 AAC)Fort Worth, Texas; Friday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Tigers play in the AAC Tournament against the UCF Knights.The Tigers’ record in AAC play is 13-5, and their record is 10-3 in non-conference play. Memphis is the top team in the AAC with 39.8 points in the paint led by DeAndre Williams averaging 10.3.The Knights are 8-10 against AAC opponents. UCF averages 72.1 points and has outscored opponents by 6.6 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Kendric Davis is averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 assists and 2.1 steals for the Tigers. Keonte Kennedy is averaging 1.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Memphis.Taylor Hendricks is averaging 15.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Knights. CJ Kelly is averaging 13.1 points and 2.2 steals over the past 10 games for UCF.LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 7-3, averaging 78.7 points, 31.3 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from th...

San Diego State Aztecs play the San Jose State Spartans in MWC Tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

San Jose State Spartans (20-12, 10-8 MWC) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (25-6, 15-3 MWC)Las Vegas; Friday, 9:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego State -8.5; over/under is 127.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 20 San Diego State Aztecs play in the MWC Tournament against the San Jose State Spartans.The Aztecs’ record in MWC play is 15-3, and their record is 10-3 in non-conference play. San Diego State is second in the MWC in team defense, allowing 64.3 points while holding opponents to 42.0% shooting.The Spartans are 10-8 against MWC opponents. San Jose State has a 3-3 record in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Seiko averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Aztecs, scoring 6.7 points while shooting 49.0% from beyond the arc. Matt Bradley is shooting 45.2% and averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games for San Diego State.Omari Moore is averaging 17.8 points and 4.9 assists for the Spartans. Alvaro Cardenas Torre is averaging 9.6 points over the last 10 games for San J...

Iona Gaels play in MAAC Tournament against the Niagara Purple Eagles

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Niagara Purple Eagles (16-14, 10-10 MAAC) vs. Iona Gaels (25-7, 17-3 MAAC)Atlantic City, New Jersey; Friday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Iona Gaels play in the MAAC Tournament against the Niagara Purple Eagles.The Gaels’ record in MAAC games is 17-3, and their record is 8-4 in non-conference play. Iona averages 10.2 turnovers per game and is 1-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Purple Eagles are 10-10 in MAAC play. Niagara is 8-6 against opponents over .500.TOP PERFORMERS: Daniss Jenkins is averaging 15.3 points and 5.1 assists for the Gaels. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.8 points over the last 10 games for Iona.Sam Iorio is averaging 8.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Purple Eagles. Noah Thomasson is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Niagara.LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 10-0, averaging 78.6 points, 33.7 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.2 point...

Alabama takes on Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-11, 8-10 SEC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (26-5, 16-2 SEC)Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Alabama -7.5; over/under is 137BOTTOM LINE: The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and Mississippi State Bulldogs square off in the SEC Tournament.The Crimson Tide have gone 16-2 against SEC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. Alabama has a 22-5 record against teams over .500.The Bulldogs are 8-10 in SEC play. Mississippi State ranks sixth in the SEC scoring 32.8 points per game in the paint led by Tolu Smith averaging 11.4.TOP PERFORMERS: Noah Clowney is averaging 10 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Crimson Tide. Brandon Miller is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Alabama.Smith is averaging 15.8 points and 8.4 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Shakeel Moore is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games for Mississippi State.LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 8-2, averaging 83.6 points, 38.9 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 6....

Toledo Rockets play in MAC Tournament against the Ohio Bobcats

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Ohio Bobcats (19-13, 10-8 MAC) vs. Toledo Rockets (26-6, 16-2 MAC)Cleveland; Friday, 5 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toledo -5.5; over/under is 162.5BOTTOM LINE: The Toledo Rockets square off against the Ohio Bobcats in the MAC Tournament.The Rockets’ record in MAC play is 16-2, and their record is 10-4 against non-conference opponents. Toledo is 1-0 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 9.6 turnovers per game.The Bobcats are 10-8 in MAC play. Ohio has a 1-2 record in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Rayj Dennis is scoring 19.3 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Rockets. Setric Millner Jr. is averaging 18.4 points and 5.2 rebounds over the last 10 games for Toledo.Dwight Wilson is averaging 15.7 points and 9.2 rebounds for the Bobcats. Jaylin Hunter is averaging 16.5 points over the last 10 games for Ohio.LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 10-0, averaging 88.0 points, 29.2 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 52.1% from...

Tulane meets Wichita State in AAC Tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Wichita State Shockers (17-14, 9-9 AAC) vs. Tulane Green Wave (19-10, 12-6 AAC)Fort Worth, Texas; Friday, 9:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Tulane Green Wave and Wichita State Shockers square off in the AAC Tournament.The Green Wave are 12-6 against AAC opponents and 7-4 in non-conference play. Tulane has a 4-1 record in one-possession games.The Shockers’ record in AAC action is 9-9. Wichita State is ninth in the AAC with 13.2 assists per game led by Craig Porter Jr. averaging 4.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Cook is shooting 46.1% and averaging 20.4 points for the Green Wave. Jaylen Forbes is averaging 18.9 points over the last 10 games for Tulane.Jaykwon Walton is averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Shockers. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Wichita State.LAST 10 GAMES: Green Wave: 7-3, averaging 81.1 points, 28.7 rebounds, 16.3 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have av...

Kansas plays in Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Iowa State Cyclones (19-12, 9-9 Big 12) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (26-6, 13-5 Big 12)Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas -4.5; over/under is 130.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks play in the Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State Cyclones.The Jayhawks have gone 13-5 against Big 12 teams, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. Kansas averages 75.7 points while outscoring opponents by 7.7 points per game.The Cyclones’ record in Big 12 action is 9-9. Iowa State is fourth in the Big 12 with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Robert Jones averaging 1.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Wilson is averaging 19.8 points and 8.4 rebounds for the Jayhawks. Gradey Dick is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Kansas.Tamin Lipsey is averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals for the Cyclones. Jaren Holmes is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games for Iowa State.LAST 10 GAMES: Jayhawks: 8-2, averaging 73.6 points, 31.2 rebou...

North Texas Mean Green play in C-USA Tournament against the UAB Blazers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

UAB Blazers (24-8, 14-6 C-USA) vs. North Texas Mean Green (26-6, 16-4 C-USA)Frisco, Texas; Friday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: North Texas -1; over/under is 127BOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green and UAB Blazers play in the C-USA Tournament.The Mean Green’s record in C-USA play is 16-4, and their record is 10-2 against non-conference opponents. North Texas ranks fifth in C-USA with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Abou Ousmane averaging 2.7.The Blazers’ record in C-USA action is 14-6. UAB has a 1-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Kai Huntsberry is averaging 12.1 points for the Mean Green. Tylor Perry is averaging 15.4 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 38.8% over the last 10 games for North Texas.Jordan Walker is shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc with 4.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Blazers, while averaging 23.3 points and 4.1 assists. KJ Buffen is shooting 51.2% and averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games for ...