North Augusta girls dominate playoff opener in rout
North Augusta, unbeaten at 24-0, rolled past Union County 91-23 as Amari Young led with 26 points and Kiara Jackson added 14. Coach Crystal Cummings emphasized their defensive pressure and bench depth ahead of a Friday matchup with Westwood in the Class AAAA playoffs.
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First Spring Workouts Begin for MLB Pitchers and Catchers
Spring training opens with 15 teams in Florida and Arizona as players report. Justin Verlander and the Tigers begin at Lakeland while Boston starts post Ortiz era with Chris Sale addition. Indians seek defending AL title amid optimism, while Showalter reports Tillman injury and Royals face a rough off season. Diamondbacks and other clubs open with cautious hopes as injuries, health concerns, and recent losses shape early outlook.
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Midland Valley girls beat Travelers Rest in playoff opener
The Midland Valley girls basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Travelers Rest 37 to 27 in the Class AAAA playoff first round. Interim head coach praised the win and the team’s late performance.
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Midland Valley Mustang girls surge past Travelers Rest
Midland Valley rallied in the fourth quarter led by Shania Evans and Briana Edmond to beat Travelers Rest as Evans scored 12 and the Mustangs opened with a 10 2 run. Tyrone Jefferson sparked by late third and Midland Valley will travel to face Ridge View in Columbia.
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Marissa Lee signs with USCA soccer program
South Aiken forward Marissa Lee signed a letter of intent with USC Aiken to join the men's women’s soccer program. Lee, named 2017 Girls' Soccer Player of the Year, scored 27 goals as a junior for a South African squad, balancing court duties as an all-state volleyball athlete.
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