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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1989
Page
9
South Africa coach Donnie Holland praises Burt Starks for stepping into a starting role, comparing the transition to being dragged up from the CBA and performing at a high level. He emphasizes Starks’ strong immediate impact and discipline.
Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers tallies his 100th point in game 35 of the 1984 season as Edmonton defeats the Detroit Red Wings 6 to 3.
NBC NFL Live insider Bob Beathard adapts to public ire from Jerry Glanville and Buddy Ryan while transitioning from Redskins GM to NBC analyst. He defends candor, notes shock TV culture, and explains his choice to speak his mind despite risk of losing sympathy and jobs.
South Aiken coach Donnie Holland guides the Thoroughbreds to a 69-60 win over Allendale Fairfax after overcoming injuries to Mike Davis and Lee Williams and the absence of Shawn Jackson. Sophomore Burt Starks directs as Aston Aaron and Anthony Carter key late rallies.
South Aiken tops Allendale Fairfax 272-460 in a hard fought game. Burt Starks scores a career high 26 points including three 3s while Alton Aaron adds 26. Holland praises their effort and team play after a standout performance. South Aiken improves to 4-3 as South Afrien travels to Batesburg Leesville.
South Aiken defeated Allendale Fairfax 54-45 as Laura Coakley 13 Tabitha Butler 12 and Keshia Boynton 10 led with double figures. Jennifer Ross scored six and grabbed 11 rebounds while coach Carter urged more offense from Ross. Felica Williams paced Allendale Fairfax with 17 points as South Aiken prepares for Batesburg Leesville in tonight’s ongoing classic.
Clemson and West Virginia, ranked 14th and 17th, prepare for a nationally televised bowl clash in Jacksonville. The game centers on WVU quarterback Major Harris and receiver Reggie Rembert, with coaching rumors surrounding Clemson’s Danny Ford and Don Nehlen. The matchup aims to extend Clemson’s bowl winning streak to four, despite questions about staff futures.
Batesburg-Leesville opened with a 17-4 run in the first quarter and never trailed, defeating the Aiken Hornets 61-47 at the Thoroghbred Classic. Langford scored 21 for Batesburg with Edmond and Barr adding 16 each, while Aiken struggled with turnovers and tempo early before narrowing the gap.
The Aiken High Lady Hornets rallied from nine down with under two minutes left to force overtime, but Batesburg-Leesville edged them 65 58 in the Thoroughbred Classic first round. Kim Stewart sparked the comeback with a 3 and a layup, Terri Hightower hit a late 3, and Batesburg's missed free throws allowed the rally to slip away.
Batesburg-Leesville forges a 61 47 win over Aiken led by Abdul Barr 16 points and Tom Edmond 15. Scoring totals list Barr making three 3s in the game. Rhodes notes a lack of patience and intensity in the first half as Batesburg-Leesville pulls away after halftime.
In a high school girls basketball game Batesburg-Leesville with Tawanna Jones and Loretta West led 32-24 at halftime and tied at 55-56 late regulation before Aiken gained a 3 pointer edge and overtime produced a 65-58 final with key scores by Kim Stewart and Terri Hightower.
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