South Carolina to reseed Williams-Brice field after spring game
South Carolina will reseed Williams Brice Stadium rather than switch to artificial turf after evaluating college and pro fields. The plan, costing about $35,000, follows a season of patches and coach Lou Holtz criticizing field conditions and aims to match top SEC facilities.
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Local College and High School Sports Schedule
A dense slate lists basketball games at Lexington at Aiken and South Aiken at North Augusta both 6 pm. Other events include Strom Thurmond at Midland Valley 6 30 pm and Louisburg at Aiken Technical College 7 pm. USC Aiken hosts softball and baseball doubleheader at various times.
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Auto racing and boxing schedule highlights tonight
Today features multiple sports events across networks. At 10 a.m. Hershey's Kisses 300 qualifying on Speed Channel leads into IROC at 5 p.m. and Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at 8 p.m. boxing pits Viloria against Keb-Baas at 9 p.m. ESPN2 airs The ACE Group Classic at 1:30 p.m. Golf Channel shows Buick Invitational at 3 p.m. USA Network has Pro Basketball All-Star Celebrity Game at 7 p.m. ESPN carries Rookie Challenge at 9 p.m. TNT broadcasts the event.
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Silver Bluff Bulldogs Clinch 10-0 Region 5-AA Finish
Sam Lilly celebrated his 39th birthday as Silver Bluff High School defeated Barnwell 51-36 to complete an undefeated Region 5-AA schedule. Coach Lilly praised defensive effort and noted Antwan Boyd limited Barnwell’s top scorer Stephen Robinson throughout the game.
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Earnhardt Jr Dominates Daytona 500 Qualifier Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. declared the best car as he easily won the first of Daytona's twin 125 mile qualifiers at Daytona International Speedway. Teammate Michael Waltrip faded to fourth with Tony Stewart second and Jamie McMurray behind. Elliott Sadler then won the second race and claimed a front row start with pole winner Greg Biffle.
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Pacers Suspend Curt Triplin For Lander Game
USC Aiken coach Mike Roberts suspended junior Curt Triplin for conduct detrimental to the team. The 6-foot-5 forward will miss Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. tip at Lander in Greenwood and won’t travel, with a return expected for the home game vs USC Spartanburg.
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Gray leads Wake Forest past Clemson in ACC showdown
No. 20 Wake Forest beat Clemson 82-67 as Justin Gray scored a career high 29 points and hit two key late 3-pointers. The Demon Deacons pulled away in the second half to snap a two-game skid and improve to 14-6 overall, 5-5 ACC.
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Aiken Fire Hosts Showcase At Citizens Park
The Aiken Fire kickoff the new season with the Aiken Fire Showcase at Citizens Park drawing coaches from regional colleges including South Carolina schools Duke and Wake Forest. Junior players gain exposure as top traveling teams from Georgia South Carolina and Kentucky participate. Mississippi champions miss event due to rain reschedule.
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Aiken Fire Faces Knoxville Select in Weekend Series
Tournament schedule lists Aiken Fire opening at 10 a.m. Saturday against Knoxville Select with Concorde Fire Georgia champion and Charlotte Blue also in action. Sunday opens with Charlotte Blue against South Carolina ODP and matches wrap with Concorde Fire and Aiken Fire remaining in play.
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Snyder confident as softball season opens
USC Aiken softball coach Jerry Snyder says the team can rise in the Peach Belt, aiming for the NCAA Tournament. With 14 returning letterwinners and a 18 25 record last season, they host Presbyterian at 2 p m and seek to finish in the top half.
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