Lady Jackets Seek Region Title In 3-AAAA Race
North Augusta coach Vonnie Jackson fields a veteran Lady Yellow Jackets squad led by Geannie Williams and Allison Corley aiming to overtake Orangeburg-Wilkinson for Region 3-AAAA glory. Williams, Corley, Barrs and Curry return as core scorers from a 16-6 club, while Jon Williams builds a younger Yellow Jackets squad with Ceaser Grant Baskett and veterans Grant Houston guiding early season growth following Rebel Tip-Off losses.
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Jon Williams
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Geannie Williams
Allison Corley
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Corley
Kim Barrs
Glenda Curry
Strom Thurmond
South Africa basketball looks to build team chemistry this season
The Thoroughbreds face North Augusta Tuesday and travel to Ocala for the Thoroughbred Breeders Tournament in Florida as coach Holland seeks early defensive focus and improved offensive execution. He notes three starters missed due to football duties, while Karen Carter rebuilds the Lady Thoroughbreds with a young, athletic squad and aims to be competitive by January.
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Jon Unity
North Augusta
Florida
Ocala
South Airica
Miami
Hevel
Morone
Aaron
South Africa
Karen Carter
South Aiken
Carter
South Aikien
Hilton Head
Susan
Davis
Aiken
Lower Richland
Mustangs
Barnwell
Competiton
Lady Mustang
Terrie Hicks
Hicks
Sandra Combs
Ricci Harris
Carla Mealing
Frances Braswell
Aiken High Prepares with Unpredictable Hornets Lineup
Coach DeHart leans on variety and pace to offset height limits. Players include Deno Woodson Tony Roberson Wendell Wells and transfer Demetrius Sanders. The Hornets aim to rebuild momentum after a tough season and start at Midland Valley Tuesday at 6 30 p.m.
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USC Spartanburg
USC Aiken
Schofield
Aiken High
Simpkins
Hamilton
Deno Woodson
Tony Roberson
Wendell Wells
Demetrius Sanders
Mississippi
Aiken
Exce
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de Hart
Lady Hornets
Jenny Shaw
Watoma Williams
Stacy Prout
Pompey
Midland Valley
Schedule highlights for North Augusta and nearby teams
December 4 North Augusta hosts South Aiken while December 7 visits Aiken. Sertoma Classic runs December 11 to 18 with games at South Aiken. January 2 Aiken hosts, January 4 at Greenwood, January 11 at Irma, January 15 Airport, January 18 Lexington, January 19 at Hephzibah, January 22 Orangeburg Wilkinson, January 25 at Brookland Cayce, January 29 at Midland Valley. February 1 Greenwood, February 2 Hephzibah, February 5 Irma, February 8 at Airport, February 12 at Lexington, February 15 at Orangeburg Wilkinson, February 19 at Brookland Cayce, February 22 Midland Valley.
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Irma
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Hephzibah
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Brookland-Cayce
Midland Valley
Brookland Cayce
Yellow Jackets Face Tough Start in Competition
Williams predicts rough early phase for the team and notes the girls squad will also confront strong rivals, signaling a challenging season ahead with stiff competition from peers.
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Yellow Jackets
Improved Mustangs Have Experience On Their Side
Midland Valley Mustangs led by coach Lee Davis rely on experience as they start the 1990-91 season. Returning players Belgin Jackson Leon Wright and Trevor Frazier anchor a defense minded squad aiming to improve on last year’s 11-13 record.
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Lee Davis
Midland Valley Mustangs
Mustangs
Davis
Midland Valley
Michael Proctor
Phillip Bakter
Jason Phillips
Belgin Jackson
Belgin
Leon Wright
Nicole Coach
Carla Grose
Melissa Johnson
Hicks
Pam Hall
Demetria Dais
Thurmond Rebels seek playoff return after Daise departure
Strom Thurmond coach Mike Gossett says the Rebels face a rebuilding year with Daise gone to Augusta College, but he believes a strong returning core and new talent like Dameon Geter can spark a run to the playoffs. Returning starters include Chris Blocker Ernest Nicholson and Leonard Joplin.
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Gerald Daise
Aiken
Strom Thurmond
Mike Gossett
Thurmond
Gossett
Daise
Augusta College
Rebels
Chris Blocker
Ernest Nicholson
Leonard Joplin
Dameon Geter
Queens
N.Y
Geter
Marshall High School
Ter
High School Basketball Schedule Shared Across District
A list of upcoming boys and girls games from Strom Thurmond and McCormick areas includes dates at Batesburg-Leesville Saluda Newberry Christmas tournament and Greenwood and Columbia venues. Schools involved include Aiken High Keenan South Aiken Holly Hill Roberts Dreher C A Johnson Dreher and Dreher.
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McCormick
Batesburg-Leesville
Saluda
Newberry
Greenwood
Rebels eye strong start in Region 4 AAA play
Coach Gossett says the Rebels carry last year’s success into Region 4 AAA with a new attitude as they prepare for a Tuesday trip to McCormick. He names South Aiken and Keenan as top contenders in a balanced, tough conference.
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