Falcons Top Jaguars 31 20 in Preseason Clash
Atlanta Falcons beat Jacksonville 31 to 20 as Chris Chandler threw a 37 yard touchdown to Terance Mathis and Jamal Anderson contributed. Falcons improve to 4-1 while Jaguars QB Mark Brunell went 5-for-5 for 111 yards but faced a battered line with Tony Boselli back for 10 snaps.
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Patriots top Panthers in preseason with Bishop scoring
Michael Bishop led New England in a short yardage role, rushing for a touchdown as the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 29 to 21. Otis Smith had an interception and a sack after being signed, while Dane Looker caught two touchdown passes as New England improved to 3-2 in the exhibition season. The Panthers finished 0-4 in the preseason.
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Calendar highlights for Augusta area high school and college
At 8 p.m. Augusta hosts De Sion and North Augusta faces Strom Thurmond while Williston-Etko meets Barnwell. Volleyball actions include USC Aiken against Rollins at 2 p.m. and a 8 p.m. match with Lenoir-Rhyne at USC Spartanburg.
TV Sports Lineup With Auto Racing and Golf
TV schedule lists NBC Invitational at noon, USA Amateur Open at 1 pm, ESPN for the 500 qualifying at 3 pm, and ESPN2 1:17 pm coverage of the Food City 250 auto race. Highlights include G racing content and live sports blocks across NBC USA ESPN ESPN2.
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Clemson Tigers Face Lofty Fans and Foes This Season
Clemson hopes for a strong ACC run after a six win season under Tommy Bowden. The AP ranked Clemson 17th in the preseason poll as players and fans project high hopes for an 11-0 or Top 25 finish, while Bowden cautions realism and a first bowl win since 1993.
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Injuries arrive early for Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School braces for a season opener against Wagener Salley High School as multiple startersMike Martin Antwon Leaphart Julius Bell and Roosevelt Shamble suffer injuries. Coach Larry Poole calls it patchwork with injured players unsure of full clearance while Wagener Salley prepares to face the undermanned Trojans in the Aiken County Class A Classic.
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Three USC Aiken teams set to open seasons
Three USC Aiken squads start fall play with a volleyball tournament at USC Spartanburg against Rollins. The men’s and women’s soccer teams host Lenoir Rhyne on Monday. Coach Will Condon, a Clemson graduate, leads the volleyball team after arriving from Emporia State. The Lady Pacers return five of six starters led by Shelley Wooten, with 11-18 overall and 11th in Peach Belt a year ago.
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Silver Bluff Opens as No 1 Target in Season Opener
Silver Bluff High School, ranked No 1 in Class AA, hosts Richmond Academy in a rare meeting as the Musketeers aim to defend their status after returning 14 starters from a 13 win season. Other local games include Aiken at Richland Northeast and South Aikica at Midland Valley as the prep football schedule kicks off.
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Silver Bluff High School’s Prep Football Dominance Revealed
A longtime volunteer researcher reports Silver Bluff High School has assembled the most powerful prep football program this season, leveraging deep talent pools and strong coaching.
Aiken County High School Football History Highlights
Rob Gantt notes two decades of steady football trends in Aiken County. Since 1981 Aiken High School averages about 10 wins per season and sits at 151 total victories, while South Aiken lags with roughly 4.5 wins per year. Silver Bluff and Aiken lead, with others chasing for third as the prep season opens.
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