Clemson freshman McCleon moves back to cornerback
Dexter McCleon the Clemson freshman quarterback who sparked the offense will return to the secondary next fall. Coach Tomm West said a meeting this week led to the decision. McCleon started Clemson’s Peach Bowl win and will also play baseball, pursuing two sports.
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Friday TV Basketball Schedule Highlights
The listings show five 6:30 p.m. games including Midland Valley at Aiken and South Aiken at Orangeburg Wilkinson plus Wade Hampton at Silver Bluff and Airport at North Augusta. A 6 p.m. Ridge Spring Monetta visits Williston Elko with late 8 p.m. Aiken Technical College at Pitt Community College cap the slate.
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Justice Re-signs with Braves Five-Year, 27.5 Million Deal
Atlanta star David Justice signed a five-year contract worth 27.5 million with the Braves. The agreement locks him as a key member, with 1 million signing bonus and annual salaries rising to 6.5 million by 1998. Justice, 27, hit 40 homers and 120 RBIs last season and has been an All-Star and Silver Slugger.
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Pacers Fall to Erskine in Low-Scoring Nonconference Loss
USC Aiken drops to 9-10 after a 53-48 defeat to Erskine at the Student Activities Center. Erskine, 4-14, held on late with four free throws in the final 25 seconds. Pacers struggle offensively shooting 36.5 percent while Erskine hits 45.6 percent and wins despite a midgame drought.
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Butler lifts USC Aiken to 58 56 victory over Erskine
Tabitha Butler hit two free throws with 10 seconds left as USC Aiken edged Erskine 58 56 at the Student Activities Center. Keisha Smith and Stephanie Gibson keyed a 12 0 run to erase a nine point deficit, and Lynn Reid sealed the win with late free throws.
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Schrader and Jones Share Busch Clash Front Row
Veteran Ken Schrader and rookie P J Jones will start on the front row for the 50 mile Busch Clash at Daytona Beach. Schrader won the pole after a random draw. Dale Earnhardt starts third behind Schrader and Jones in second.
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