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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1997
Page
5
TIM HARDAWAY scored 18 points and handed out 14 assists as the Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 106 90 on Thursday night, extending their home winning streak to seven games.
The 1997 Palmetto Grand Prix Circuit event titled the Triple Crown Road Race will be held March 8 at Odell Weeks. For details, contact D J Barnhill at 642 7761. Silver Bluff JV girls end season with win LaShaunteau Green scored 15 in a 39 32 victory over Bamberg Ehrhardt and Silver Bluff finished 3 11. Paul Knox teams win games in tournament North Augusta and Paul Knox squads claim wins in Leavelle McCampbell tourney.
Orangeburg Wilkinson visits South Aiken, Silver Bluff plays Bamberg Ehrhardt, North Augusta at Airport, Hunter Kinard Tyler at Wagener Salley all at 6 30 p m. USC Aiken hosts Tens USC Aiken men and women at Coker at 3 p m. North Florida at USC Aiken 2 p m. Aiken Technical College at Brevard College 3 p m. Augusta State at USC Aiken women 5 30 p m. Augusta State at USC Aiken men 7 30 p m.
A dense lineup lists basketball pairings including Vanderbilt at Georgia and South Carolina at Cincinnati, plus hockey Penguins at Flyers, hockey and basketball TV slots on Fox Sports South, ESPN and WJBF. Notable events cover GTE Suncoast Classic, George Washington vs Xavier, and US Championships figure skating with multiple regional broadcasts across channels.
USC coach Eddie Fogler downplays the stumble after South Carolina’s 77-74 loss at Georgia snapped a 12 game streak. The Gamecocks (17-6, 11-1 SEC) remain in pursuit of the Eastern Division title and a potential NCAA bid, with a tough test at No 8 Cincinnati upcoming.
South Aiken High School welcomes back starting guard Tito Hickson who returns from a left hand injury to face Orangeburg Wilkinson. Hickson missed five games as South Aiken aims to solidify its position in Region 3-AAAA while maintaining leadership and scoring depth. The Thoroughbreds stand 17-4 overall and 6-2 in region after opening the year 14-2.
Silver Bluff eyes its first Region 6-AA boys crown in 10 years by visiting Bamberg Ehrhardt after a 57 53 overtime loss at Wade Hampton. A win by Wade Hampton at Jasper County and a potential playoff next week in Barnwell could decide the top seed as tourney play begins Thursday at Silver Bluff.
Dale Jarrett and Dale Earnhardt headline Daytona prelude as Jarrett wins a 125 mile qualifier and Earnhardt secures another win. Earnhardt predicts omens point to an eighth title and Daytona 500 victory while Jarrett eyes a final lap duel with Irvan. Starting positions place Jarrett fourth beside Earnhardt as Grissom and Skinner pace the front row.
At Daytona International Speedway veteran drivers reflect on the sport’s risks after crashes in the past. Darrell Waltrip, 50, and Ernie Irvan display lasting injuries while Bobby Allison recalls skull injuries and family losses from racing accidents. Bud Moore and Jeff Gordon emphasized safety improvements, yet drivers acknowledge ongoing peril as they prepare for the Daytona 500. Kyle Petty notes a mindset of denial about potential tragedy.
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