Lady Pacers fall to 12th straight defeat in Peach Belt
USC Aiken cannot hold ball in rhythm, loses 83 62 at Augusta State after 13 2 run in second half. Briar Fontaine 26 leads USC Aiken while Katie Lawrence 18 Britton Thomas 16 Angie Coursey 15 lift Augusta State.
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Pacers beat Augusta State as Wiley leads USC Aiken in loss
USC Aiken sophomore guard Juan Wiley posts 25 points and 11 rebounds in a 100 76 setback to Augusta State. Teammates Faggins and Wiley push late in the second half while Augusta State’s Franklin and Ottley pace the win. Moore sidelined for USC Aiken hinders comeback bid.
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Local trio head to college football after senior season
Five players from 8A teams Mahoney Elam Williamson Rogers Milhouse share plans to attend college programs. Coaches praise their leadership and defensive impact while noting family support and their roles at tight end tailback and lines. Milhouse commits to South Carolina State and reports already training for college football.
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City adds new USSSA 19 and under softball league
The City of Aiken launches a USSSA 19 and under fast pitch league for girls ages 16 to 19, enabling continued recreation play. Kim Coleman says about 65 eligible former players were notified and at least two Aiken teams will join with teams from North Augusta and Aiken County. Registration runs through Feb 14 and information is available at Citizens Park.
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South Carolina lands Derek Watson in late recruiting flip
Lou Holtz caps a late signing period by securing Derek Watson from Palmetto High School as the state’s all time rushing leader commits to the Gamecocks. Willie Simmons, a top Florida prep quarterback, signs with Clemson as Tommy Bowden highlights his new offense. Simmons ranked No. 10 nationally by Super Prep, after a 2,505 yard 32 TD season at Shanks High.
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Duke tops Maryland for best start in school history
Shane Battier led No. 2 Duke with a career-high 27 points as the Blue Devils extended their win streak to 17 and matched a Cameron Indoor streak with 34 straight home victories to seize the ACC lead over Maryland.
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