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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2008
Page
17
Ryan Russell, head football coach at Wagener Salley, emphasizes recruiting to gauge players grades and physical ability for football. He notes considering Aug dates and opponents like Fox Creel, RSM Trojans, Midland Valley, South Aiken and Augusta High in the process.
Beijing AP reports Michael Phelps earned his 10th career gold and fourth Beijing gold with a world record 200 meter butterfly time of 1:52.03 surpassing rivals. The win ties him for most Olympic golds and marks a new record in butterfly events.
Aiken High School transfer senior Jon Holsenbach will add versatility to Wagener Salley. Head coach Ryan Russell says expect him at quarterback one play, linebacker the next, and on special teams as a kicker.
New head coach Ryan Russell inherits a 19 man roster and a 12 year win drought at Wagener-Salley. He expanded the squad to 30 by recruiting all eligible 1A male students and plans an offense adapting to defenders. Key players include QB Jet Scott RB Willie Wilson and WR Kyle Clark with senior Jon Holsenbach contributing in multiple roles as the team eyes a brighter season.
South Carolina redshirt freshman Stephen Garcia will miss a week of practice due to a sprained right ankle. Coach Steve Spurrier said Garcia will miss Wednesday's scrimmage after injuring his ankle in Saturday's scrimmage. Garcia, a Tampa native, is the team’s third string QB and the Gamecocks open the season August 28 against NC State.
Georgia coach Mark Richt announced starting left tackle Trinton Sturdivant will miss the season after knee surgery following the first preseason scrimmage. Sturdivant, a 2007 freshman starter from Wadeboro North Carolina, underwent season ending reconstruction surgery and Josh Davis moved to the first team.
Newberry, ranked No. 20, will start the year against the No. 1 team Valdosta State. The Wolves host Valdosta State at Setzler Field on August 30 after finishing last season 9-2 with a five game winning streak.
North Augusta native Strom Thurmond links local history to Newberry and the Ridge Spring Monetta Midland Valley region, underscoring enduring regional ties and civic heritage.
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