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Antonio Jenifer and Christian Leach were the stars of the game for the Hagerstown Community College men's basketball team on Wednesday. But for coach Barry Brown's money, Stephen Christy and Shannon Cameron shared MVP honors. Jenifer scored a gritty 32 points and Leach added 21 as the roster-depleted Hawks outlasted Howard 81-76 in a Maryland JuCo Conference game at HCC's athletic complex. The combined 53 points meant a lot, but two points by Christy - the last two of the game with 9.5 seconds remaining - may have been the most important.

An indoor marathon is a unique event. Laurie Dymond is a unique woman. The 47-year-old mother of three from Chambersburg, Pa., was the top female finisher Monday at the first Hawk Indoor Marathon at Hagerstown Community College. Dymond completed 211 laps of HCC's 200-meter indoor track - or 26.2 miles - in 3 hours, 20 minutes and 23 seconds. Her time was a world indoor marathon record for masters (40-and-older) women. The previous record was 3:22:24, set in 2011 by Antje Muller of Germany.

HCC's womens basketball team earned its second win of the season in a huge way, blowing out Allegany College of Maryland 81-41 in Wednesday's Maryland JuCo Conference matchup. The Hawks (2-6, 1-1), who hadn't won since defeating Potomac State on Nov. 5, fired on all cylinders Wednesday. HCC started the game on an 11-3 run before Allegamy's first timeout, only to stretch that lead to 25-12 with 9:05 remaining in the first half. “This game was a booster for our confidence,” said HCC coach Vicky Bullett.

It became one of the most lopsided final scores ever between Hagerstown Community College and Allegany College of Maryland. The Hawks continued along the unbeaten trail with their ninth straight win as they fashioned a 106-57 victory over Allegany in a Maryland JuCo Conference men's basketball game Wednesday night at HCC. “We could play (Allegany) three more times this year so this is important to get the first punch in against them,” HCC coach Barry Brown said. The Hawks shot a sizzling 62.3 percent, hitting 43 of 69 from the floor, including 13 of 23 from 3-point range.

Usually, Thanksgiving weekend is all about the turkey. For the Hagerstown Community College men's basketball team, it will be a different menu. There will be plenty of challenge and comparisons for the Hawks with a steady diet of Monroe this weekend during the Jim Brown Classic at the HCC athletic complex. HCC will host a two-day mixer, bringing in arch-rival Allegany to take turns against two New York powers - Monroe College (Bronx) and Monroe Community College (Rochester)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 MEN'S BASKETBALL CATONSVILLE, Md. - Antonio Jenifer had 17 points, four rebounds and three steals for Hagerstown Community College in a 75-69 victory over Catonsville in a Maryland JuCo Conference game Tuesday night. Antwan Pittman had nine points and five rebounds, and Christian Leach made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and added six rebounds for the Hawks (6-0, 2-0). WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Fairmont State 80, Shepherd 67 FAIRMONT, W.Va.

By now, the storyline is a familiar one for followers of the Hagerstown Community College volleyball team. For 10 straight seasons and 19 of the past 22, the Hawks have won the Region XX tournament title to earn a spot in the NJCAA Division II national tournament. They're almost always the favorite to win the region title, and they almost always head to nationals as significant underdogs. HCC (24-3) is at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio, for this year's national tournament, which begins Thursday and runs through Saturday.

Wednesday's Maryland JuCo Conference women's basketball matchup between Hagerstown Community College and Chesapeake College was a tale of two halves. For the Hawks, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. HCC matched up well with Chesapeake in the first half, but the Skipjacks found their rhythm in the second en route to a 76-62 victory. HCC (1-3, 1-1) held a steady lead through the majority of the first half, using a methodical half-court offense to find the open shooter.

The Hagerstown Community College men's basketball season is all about the journey. The Hawks play with a final destination in mind. On Monday, they had an opportunity to GPS the route they want to follow. HCC plotted a course to avoid bumps and potholes with strong, consistent play as it tied together a total effort to run over the Alderson-Broaddus JVs 136-56 at the HCC athletic complex. Jean Eddy Clerius spearheaded a pair of early decisive runs en route to 27 points to help the Hawks take the fast lane to their fourth win of the season.

Saturday, November 10, 2012 COLLEGE X-COUNTRY INA, Ill. - The Hagerstown Community College men's team finished 14th out of 35 complete teams at the 2012 NJCAA Division I national championships on Saturday at Rend Lake College. The Hawks finished with 452 points. Central Arizona won the title with 51 points, led by individual champion Tod Jackson, who won the 8K race in 25 minutes, 45.5 seconds. Brandon Horning (51st, 27:36.5), Stephen Starliper (55th, 27:41.3), Kenton Grossnickle (121st, 28:43.4)