North Augusta Girls Basketball Eyes Deep Playoff Run
NAHS defends with disciplined pressure as the Yellow Jackets, 23-3, visit Richland Northeast in a Class AAA SCHSL playoff clash. Coach Crystal Cummings emphasizes defense as the core to a possible state semifinal repeat, citing a season with only one opponent scoring more than 50 points. Guard Sarah Crews leads a multi-faceted rotation, while the unit’s versatility allows various defensive schemes to limit foes and fuel scoring chances.
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Cams
Merocom
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Eight wrestlers secure state bid from regionals
Aiken Standards sports desk reports eight area wrestlers earned spots in the individual state championships to be held at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center on February 23 and 24. Standouts include Reid Balen of South Allen as Upper State champion at 195 pounds and Ethan New finishing fourth at 285. James Griffiths placed second at 160, JaShon Horn fourth at 220, Rae Kwong Jackson second at 132, DeAndre McKinnis qualified at 138 for Class AA, Erin Brown third at 285 for Barnwell, and Javaris James fourth at 138 for Barnwell in Lower State.
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Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center
South Allen
Reid Balen
Balen
Ethan New
Aileen High School
Gelffith James
JaShon Horn
Midland Valley
Raekwon Jackson
North Augusta
DeAndre McKinnis
Erin Brown
Tean Senate
Javaris James
Class AAAA Qualifiers Sparked by Notable Placements
Midland Valley athlete Raekwon Jackson took second in the 142 event, while DeAndre McKinnis of North Augusta finished fourth in 138. Grifith James from Aiken earned nd place, Reid Bolen of South Aiken won 195 in first, Shon Horn of Aiken placed second at 220, and Ethan New from South Aiken claimed 2B5 in ath.
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Raekwon Jackson
Midland Valley
DeAndre McKinnis
North Augusta
Grifith James
Aiken
Reid Bolen
South Aiken
A Shon Horn
Ethan New
Aiken Standard Readers Question Local Race Coverage
Aiken Standard followers ask about coverage of local races and editorial stance. The inquiry notes racepook.co and aikenstandard as sources of election reporting and community commentary.
Dillon wins Daytona 500 in No 3 car honoring Earnhardt
Austin Dillon drove the No 3 Chevrolet to victory at Daytona International Speedway in a race tied to Dale Earnhardt's Daytona legacy. Dillon passed Aric Almirola late, giving Richard Childress Racing its 3 car triumph as Bubba Wallace finished second in the No 43 for Richard Petty Motorsports.
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Fla - Theo
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Barnhart
Richard Childress
Darrell Bubba” Wallace Jr
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Les
Alero
Stewart-Haas Racing
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Almarola
Wallace
Chev Olet
Richard Petty
Duke Tops Clemson as Trent, Bagley Sit Out Late
Duke defeated Clemson 66 57 to earn a third straight win as Grayson Allen scored 19 and Marvin Bagley sat due to a knee issue. Lorenzo Trent Jr hit three free throws in the final 1:31 to seal the victory, while Duke extended its ACC lead.
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Blue Devils
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Remins Gacy Trent Jr
Puto
Bagley
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Kenyzewski
Tigers
David Shara
Trent
Mack
Scott Spencer
Wendell Carter Jr
Grayson Allen
Barter
Trevon Duval
Allen
Marequise Reed
Elijah Thomas
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