T-Breds face crucial home tests vs Jackets in region clash
South Aiken and North Augusta meet in Region 4-AAAA play with both 0-2 in the region after losses to Orangeburg-Wilkinson and Lexington. Coach Carlos Hope urges focus on home wins and playoff goals despite the 0-3 fear, while North Augusta features Justin Wheeler and Kenyan Harmon for the boys. The girls, coached by Kimbra Herndon, insist the must-win game is vital to avoid slipping further in the region with eight games left. Tonight's schedule includes multiple region matchups across the area starting with North Augusta at South Aiken.
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South Aikien High School
North Augusta High School
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Lexington
Carlos Hope
Hope
North Augusta
Justin Wheeler
Kenyan Harmon
Kimbra Herndon
Herndon
USC Aiken softball picked to finish eighth in PBC
The Peach Belt Conference coaches poll projects USC Aiken to end eighth in the league. Kennesaw State is the favorite, earning nine of ten first place votes with 99 points, while USC Upstate and North Florida trail behind. USC Aiken opens Feb 5 hosting Bluefield College at J.H. Satcher Field.
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Augusta
USC Aiken
PBC
Kennesaw State University
Lady Pacers
Bluefield College
J.H. Satcher Field
Lady Owls
Kennesaw State
North Florida
USC Upstate
Armstrong Atlantic State
Columbus State
Francis Marion
Georgia College & State
Gc&su
Augusta State
Jackets overpower South Aiken JV 33 28 to stay perfect
North Augusta High School junior varsity basketball rallied from a 12 6 deficit after the first quarter to beat South Aiken JV 33 28. Lance Johnson scored 11, Hardy Jones nine and Mark Johnson eight for the Yellow Jackets 9 0. South Aiken JV leader Jowan Gray led with 12 points.
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Bill Bengston
South Aiken High School
Leander Jones
North Augusta
Michael Sullivan
Will Charm
North Augusta High School
South Aikicn High School
Lance Johnson
Hardy Jones
Mark Johnson
Yellow Jackets
Aiken High School
Jowan Gray
South Aiken
Sophomore Marshall Moses emerges as Aiken Hornets' inside force
Aiken High School sophomore Marshall Moses, a key inside player for the Hornets, scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 43-40 loss to Lexington and then 15 points with 17 rebounds in a 53-42 win over Orangeburg Wilkinson. Coach Thomas Ryan praises his confidence and potential to become a Palmetto State standout.
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Aiken High School
Marshall Moses
Moses
Hornets
Aiken
Lexington High School
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Aiken Standard
Marshall
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Palmetto State
Mealing's versatility shines for Strom Thurmond girls
Strom Thurmond juniors forward Nicole Mealing showcases inside scoring and outside shooting. She averaged 19 points over three victories including 60-23 vs Chapin and 70-37 vs Wagener-Salley, with three 3-pointers in two games. Coach Jeanette Ergle notes her guard-like range and 50 percent from three.
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Nicole Mealing
Strom Thurmond High School
Mealing
Lady Rebel
Chapin High School
Wagener-Salley High School
Brekland-Cayce High School
Strom Thurmond
Jeanette Ergle
Niesha Searles
Courtney Mealing
Airport High School
Nicole
Ergle
Patriots Face Steelers Clash After Colts Win
New England, 14-2, seeks a third straight Super Bowl trip after a 20-3 playoff win over Indianapolis. Tom Belichick’s squad controlled the game with Corey Dillon rushing 144 yards, despite key injuries. They next visit Pittsburgh for the AFC title game en route to the Super Bowl against Philadelphia.
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Pittsburgh
Patriots
Steelers
Philadelphia
Peyton Manning
Tedy Bruschi
Manning
Colts
NFL
Indy
Randall Gay
Asante Samuel
Troy Brown
Ty Law
Tyrone Poole
Richard Seymour
Bill Belichick
Corey Dillon
Terrell Owens
New England
Dillon
David Givens
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Wade Hampton
Midland Valley
Dreher
Wagener-Salley
Hunter-Kinard- Tyler
Ridge Spring-Monetta
P.m
Pacers
Lee Pacers
JV Jackets
Bryan Narcisse
South Africa
Thomas Fekete
Thurmond
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