Memorial service honors Coach Joe Morrison at Columbia
More than 300 people filled Trenholm Road United Methodist Church to bid farewell to Coach Joe Morrison 51 who died after a racquetball game. The funeral reflected Morrison as a quiet leader who listened well and inspired others. He posted a 928-2 record at South Carolina in six seasons, including a 10-2 year in 1984, and played 14 seasons for the New York Giants earning the nickname Old Dependable. The university plans a public memorial at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Signing Day Shifts Highlight College Recruit Picks
National signing day showcases verbal commitments turning binding. Numerous All-America picks swap schools, with players like Shane Dronett and Arthur Bussie changing targets, while Notre Dame, Stanford, and Clemson pursue top prospects. South Carolina faces coaching uncertainty after Joe Morrison’s death, affecting several high school linemen choices.
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Trojans Hold Off Eagles In Tight District Clash
Ridge Spring Monetta Trojans overcame a 32 20 halftime deficit to beat North High School Eagles 60 54. North led early with Prince Strobert scoring 24 points, but Ridge Spring outscored them 22 9 in the third quarter and used a late 9 0 run to pull ahead.
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Local Players To Sign Today In High School Football
Four Aiken County football players sign letters of intent on the first signing day. Reynolds will join Wake Forest, Walker commits to North Carolina A&T, Green to Newberry College, and Boehmer to The Citadel. The group joins other area players expected to sign later as the period continues.
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Ridge Spring Monetta Moets Past North In Fast Start
Ridge Spring Monetta Monetta Lady Trojans opened strong and cruised to a 48 to 40 victory over North High. Yolonda Mobley led Ridge with 22 points, Lisa Fuller added 16, while Angie Spires led North with 12 as Ridge built a first-quarter 14 point cushion and held on.
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Maryland Ends ACC Drought With Clemson Win
Maryland breaks a seven game ACC skid by dominating Clemson 98-87 at College Park. John Johnson scores 25, Jerrod Mustaf and Tony Massenburg add 24 each as the Terps shoot 60.4 percent and hit 17 of their last 18 free throws, while starting five play 233 of 240 minutes.
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