South Aiken 1985 athletic year shines with titles and stars
South Aiken High School dominated local sports in 1985 winning two state championships and two individual titles. The Lady Thoroughbreds captured the Class AAA girls basketball state title with a 77-67 final over McDuffie, finishing 25-2 led by Stacy Phillips, Chris MacMurdo, and Michele Workman. Spring brought a tennis state title led by Leigh Anne Caldwell and Christy Faustmann. In volleyball, the Lady Thoroughbreds reached the state finals and placed fourth. Two players, Tim Gaffney and James Munlyn, earned college scholarships to USC Aiken and Georgia Tech respectively, amid broader local sports achievements.
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South Aiken dominates 1985 state sports caps with multiple titles
South Aiken girls win Class AAA basketball 77 67 over McDuffie, and girls tennis claim Class AAA state finals. Wayne Slocum earns NAIA Player of the Year for USC Aiken baseball. Keith Lewis and James Munlyn sign Letters of Intent to South Carolina and Georgia Tech. Chris MacMurdo and Shannon Wyant repeat in 800m and 1600m. Michael Peterson defends Class A triple jump. Bobby Knowles inducted into SC Athletic Hall of Fame. Belmont Stakes winner Creme Fraiche trained by Aiken figures. Stephans Odyssey places second in Kentucky Derby. William Perry drafted 22nd overall by Chicago Bears. Charlie Simpkins wins triple jump at National Sports Festival and World University Games.
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USC Aiken
James Munlyn
Georgia Tech
Aiken
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Greensboro
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Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
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South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
Knowles
S.C. Golf Hall
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Odyssey
Stephen
Wayne Slocum
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Kansas City Royals
Hardwick
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al Joyner
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Midland Valley
L.L. Willis
Woodside Plantations
Perry
Chicago
Green Bay
Bears
Late Night
David Letterman
McDuffie
Keith Lewis
South Carolina
Chris MacMurdo
Shannon Wyant
Ridge
William Perry
Clemson Downs Carolina 24 17 at WilliamsBrice Stadium
In a mix of class AA and AAA action Clemson defeated Carolina 24 to 17 at Williams Brice Stadium. South Aiken’s Workman named All County volleyball Player of the Year as Lady Thoroughbreds finish 26 9. Coach Bill Walsh earns Coach of the Year honors.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee The First Lady Of Track History
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, born March 3, 1962, grew into a legendary Olympic era athlete. The piece traces her early naming, 1982 NCAA heptathlon triumphs, and continued success through 1984 as she emerged as one of track and field’s top stars.
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Alfred Joyner
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John F. Kennedy
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Jacqueline
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