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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Grandfather dies saving twin granddaughters from falling tree limb in Dacula
A 78-year-old Dacula man died Wednesday after pushing his twin 8-year-old granddaughters and his sister out of the way of a massive falling tree limb, his family says. Manuel Javier Pinzon was with the girls around noon on Ewing Chapel Road when they discovered a small animal in his backyard. The twins had been excited about their find, sending pictures to family members. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'My girls found a baby deer in the backyard. They've been playing back here for years,' said Jason Krause, Pinzon's son-in-law. Pinzon and his sister joined the girls to help give the deer water. That's when they heard a loud cracking sound from above. 'There was a very loud cracking sound, crashing. Cracking is kind of how they described it, and they got shoved out of the way. Then when they turned back, he had gotten them out of the way and taken the full hit of a falling branch, a falling limb on his head, and he didn't make it,' Krause said. The 20-foot branch had broken off about 80 feet up from a massive tree. Krause estimates it weighed 75 to 85 pounds. Eight-year-old Gabriela grabbed her grandfather's phone and called 911, her small hands covered in blood as she followed the operator's instructions. Her twin sister Isabella ran for help from adults inside the house. 'My other aunt came out here, and I told her to pass me the phone, and I called 911 and they just told me what to do,' Gabriela said through tears. Pinzon was rushed to Northside Hospital Gwinnett, where he died about four hours later. The heroic sacrifice was not the first time Pinzon had saved his family. Nearly 30 years ago, he fled Colombia with his wife and daughters after political violence claimed his mother's life, bringing them to safety in America. He is remembered as someone who put others first until the very end. 'He chose to protect his sister and these two girls instead of himself. And I don't think that should be forgotten. He was a hero,' Krause said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Pinzon's 22 lead Bryant over UMBC 85-74 in America East Conference Tournament
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon had 22 points in Bryant's 85-74 win over UMBC on Saturday in an opening-round, quarterfinal of the America East Conference Tournament. The Bulldogs secured the No. 1 seed for the first time since joining the league, snapping Vermont's eight year run earning at least a share of the title. The bracket will be reseeded at the conclusion of quarterfinal play. The semis start Tuesday. Pinzon shot 8 for 20 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (21-11). Earl Timberlake scored 18 points while finishing 8 of 15 from the floor and added seven rebounds and eight assists. Kvonn Cramer shot 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 12 points, while adding 12 rebounds. Marcus Banks led the way for the eighth-seeded Retrievers (13-19) with 24 points and nine rebounds. UMBC also got 14 points and two steals from Anthony Valentine. Josh Odunowo finished with 13 points.
Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Pinzon's 28 lead Bryant past Maine 80-72, claim at last a share of America East title
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Rafael Pinzon's 28 points helped Bryant defeat Maine 80-72 on Saturday to claim at least a share of the America East Conference regular season championship. The Bulldogs (19-11, 13-2) have a one-game lead over second-place Vermont with one game remaining. Bryant split the season series with the Catamounts. Pinzon shot 9 of 20 from the field, including 6 for 14 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs. Earl Timberlake scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line and added five rebounds and six assists. Barry Evans shot 6 of 12 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points. Quion Burns finished with 15 points and six rebounds for the Black Bears (17-13, 9-6). Kellen Tynes added 15 points for Maine. AJ Lopez finished with 14 points. Both teams play their regular season finale Tuesday. Bryant hosts New Hampshire and Maine hosts UMass-Lowell.
Associated Press
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Pinzon has 27 and Bryant beats UMBC 81-79
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon scored 27 points as Bryant beat UMBC 81-79 on Saturday. Pinzon went 11 of 21 from the field (5 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (17-10, 11-1 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds and six assists. Keyshawn Mitchell finished 5 of 6 from the floor to finish with 12 points, while adding 11 rebounds. Marlon Short led the way for the Retrievers (12-15, 4-8) with 23 points and two steals. UMBC also got 16 points and six rebounds from Louie Jordan. Marcus Banks also had 15 points and four steals. ___
Associated Press
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Pinzon scores 27, Bryant takes down Binghamton 78-71
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon had 27 points in Bryant's 78-71 victory over Binghamton on Saturday. Pinzon shot 9 for 18 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (15-10, 9-1 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 12 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line and added nine rebounds and seven assists. Connor Withers shot 3 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points. The Bearcats (12-13, 4-6) were led in scoring by Tymu Chenery, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Evan Ashe added 17 points for Binghamton. Gavin Walsh also had 10 points and eight rebounds. ___
