South Aiken goalkeeper Cude signs with Truett McConnell
Makenzie Cude signed her letter of intent to play women’s soccer at NAIA Truett McConnell University in Cleveland Georgia. The South Aiken senior chose the Christian school for campus fit academic plans nursing major and world missions minor. She praised the campus team chemistry and coach David McDowell while her mother highlighted the religious environment.
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Crystal Preston earns Class A Co-Player of the Year honor
Ridge Spring Monetta guard Crystal Preston shared the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association Class A Co-Player of the Year award with Toniyah Wideman of McCormick. Preston reached 1,000 career points and has been a varsity starter since middle school. Seven area players earned all state honors including North Augusta’s Amari Young and South Aiken’s Aysha Scott.
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Aiken Hornets rally past Union County into Round two
In the Class AAAA playoff opener, top seed Aiken trailed Union County by six at halftime but outscored them in the third quarter and rolled to a 75 54 victory. Kevin Williamson led with 23 points while Isaiah Odom and Maison Hall added double digits as the Hornets advance to host Saturday.
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North Augusta advances past Greer in Class AAAA playoff opener
North Augusta Yellow Jackets, trailing early, stormed back with nine first half 3-pointers to beat Greer 67 to 51. Freshman Omarion Byrd sparked the offense with three quick three pointers, while Darius Copeland added 19 points. The win sends North Augusta (20-5) to a Saturday date with Ridge View.
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