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Sat, February 11, 2012

Girls Basketball: Setting an aggressive tone
Surging Knights follow George's tenacious lead in handling Hawks
URBANA ----Middletown's Brittney George goes after every rebound like its the last one she will ever pull down. She dives on the court after loose balls without much regard for her own well-being. And, while playing defense, she never gives an inch without making the other player earn it.

SLIDE SHOW: Middletown girls beat Urbana

Story by Greg Swatek/Photo by Graham Cullen

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Ijamsville is unincorporated and is located in southeastern FredCo Year founded: Originally known as Wooltown, Urbana was settled in 1725. (Source: www.urbanamdhomes.com/ ) Number to know: Urbana Volunteer Fire Department: 301-663-3822 On the web: urbanamaryland.com Landmarks: Worthington Manor Golf Club Discuss URBANA/IJAMSVILLE in our forums

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Median sales price of recent home sales: From July-Sept '09 - $400,000 (Source: trulia.com) This community on the southern edge of Frederick County is one of the fastest growing locations in the county. Urbana encompasses several small, unincorporated communities that are loosely bound together by their proximity.

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