The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 1996           TAG: 9602140059
SECTION: SPORTS                   PAGE: C6   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   22 lines

DUCIBELLA NAMED VIRGINIA SPORTS WRITER OF THE YEAR

Jim Ducibella of The Virginian-Pilot has been elected sports writer of the year for the state of Virginia by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Ducibella previously won the award in 1984, '85, '86 and '88. His primary beat is the Washington Redskins. He also does general assignment work and has covered the Hampton Roads Admirals since early this year.

Bill Roth of the Virginia Tech Sports Network was chosen the state's sportscaster of the year. by CNB