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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 2008

Page

13

Smoltz on disabled list avoids surgery

Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz was placed on the 15 day DL with a severely inflamed biceps tendon and rotator cuff inflammation in his right shoulder. Doctors in Birmingham Alabama indicated he could recover without surgery.

Smoltz Washington Atlanta John ‘Smoltz Braves Birmingham James Andrews

Thoroughbreds sweep Hornets in crosstown soccer clash

South Aiken and Aiken played four games on Tuesday with the Thoroughbreds sweeping the rival Hornets. Jeff Aggas scored the deciding goal for South Aiken after halftime with an assist from Dan Riley, lifting SA to a 2-1 win and securing the No. 2 seed and a home playoff game. Aiken finished 9-9-1 and travels to Greenwood, while SA went 7-3 in region play and hosts playoff action. girls also won 2-0 as Nicole Gaul and Neill supplied goals for SA at South Aiken.

T-Breds South Aiken Aiken Greenwood High School Paul Waters Andrew Carpenter Nicoles Gaul and Neill Michael Young Aiken Girls Ron Johnson Gaul Melissa Harris Maggie Bosley

Bulldog rally lifts Silver Bluff in 9 inning softball thriller

In a dramatic Class AA District V semifinal at Silver Bluff High, the Lady Bulldogs overcame a 3-0 deficit to force extra innings and win 6-4 in eight plus one. Eighth grader Rachel Gregory delivered the deciding hit, an infield single that scored Saini Frye, as Kaitlyn Craig steadied pitching after a rough start. Coach Eric Hofstetter praised the team’s resilience and maturity after errors early in the game.

Petticoat Junction Saini Frye Silver Bluff Kaitlyn Craig Lady Monarchs Thunder Melissa Burbury Kristen Beam Lady Bulldogs Morgan Martin Ashley Weathersbee Eric Hofstetter Burbury Allison Kennamer Manning

Mustangs in finals of districts at home fields

MVHS softball and baseball reach district finals on home turf with two chances to claim titles. Softball ranked No 2 in SC high school poll. defeated Crestwood 9 to 1 and Carolina Forest 10 to 0. Carolina Forest must beat the Lady Mustangs twice to win the District VI title and advance to the Class AAA Lower State tournament.

Gland Valley High School MVHS Mustang Michelle Yeater South Carolina Crestwood High School Carolina Forest High School Carolina Forest Crestwood Lady Mustangs

Adversity Toughens Yellow Jacket Teams in Region Play

North Augusta and Lady Jackets rebounded from rough opens to host district finals at Riverview Park at 5 30 p m. North Augusta (17 7) seeks district victory over Boiling Springs following a strong return and a history of postseason runs. The Lady Jackets entered the region race strong but faced a stinging loss as they pursue the Upper State title with resilience shown in playoff play.

North Augusta Lady Jackets Imo High School Irmo Derrick Quinn Evan Carr North Augusta Yellow Jackets Boiling Springs

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