Realignment Keeps Irmo in 4A Region 3 and Updates Area sports
The final 2000 realignment keeps Irmo in Class 4A Region 3 with Aiken and South Aiken rather than joining Midlands rivals. North Augusta and Orangeburg join, preserving Irmo Lexington rivalries. Upstate 4A Region 2 expands to eight with Northwestern, Rock Hill, and Fort Mill joining. Mauldin moves to Region 1 while Sumter travels to Region 5 with Dutch Fork, Ridge View, and Spring Valley. Berkeley returns to 4A with Goose Creek and others. Youth signups announced in New Ellenton. Aiken High tennis tryouts set for Jan 24 at Houndslake CC. South Aiken baseball tryouts Jan 24. Harrison-Caver hosts men’s softball tournament Jan 29.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Irmo
Dutch Fork
Richland
Aiken
South Aiken
North Augusta
Orangeburg
Wilkinson
Lexington
Upstate
Northwestern
Rock Hill
Fort Mill
Mauldin
Sumter
Ridge View
Spring Valley
Berkeley
Goose Creek
James Island
Stratford
Wando
West Ashley
St. Andrews
Middleton
Sports on TV Tonight St. Louis at Chicago ESPN
Broadcast schedule lists events including St. Louis versus Chicago at 8 p.m. on ESPN with boxing on ESPNZ at 9 p.m. featuring Toney versus Meroom and late night Australian Open tennis at 12:30 a.m. on ESPN2. The lineup emphasizes major sports with boxing and tennis on cable channels.
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Chicago
ESPN
Toney Vs
Meroom
ESPNZ
ESPN2
Knights face Craven as ATC aims to extend 18-game win streak
Aiken Technical College, ranked No. 3 in the NJCAA Division II poll, opens an eight-day stretch at home against Craven Community College in Region X. The Knights own a school record 18 straight wins. Coach Welch says the team feels relaxed with the pressure and expects a tough schedule, including Fort Jackson, Middle Georgia, and Clinton.
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Langley
Aiken Technical College
Craven Community College
The
Knights
National Junior College Athletic Association
Raven
ATC
Charles Weicn
Fort Jackson
Middle Georgia Junior College
Clinton
Welch
Brunswick Community College
Put Rocker Behind Us Opinion Piece
A columnist argues society is too sensitive to John Rocker remarks and calls for restraint. The piece contends suspending or firing him is unnecessary while noting a double standard with other sports figures. It suggests ostracism as punishment and dismisses backlash as overblown. The column references TIME magazine for further discussion.
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Rocker
John Rocker
Atlanta Braves
NAACP
al Gore
Ted
Kaczinsky
Bill Clinton
Charles Barkley
Barry Bonds
Fuzzy Zoeller
Charlotte Hornets top 76ers for third straight win
Derrick Coleman and Eddie Ones each scored 23 as Charlotte outscored Philadelphia in the third quarter to post a 109-100 victory. Allen Iverson led the 76ers with 35 points while Tyrone Hill and George Lynch added double digits.
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Charlotte
Derrick Coleman
Eddie Ones
Charlotte Hornets
Philadelphia 76Ers
Hornets
Philadelphia
David Wesley
Ricky Davis
Anthony Mason
Elden Campbell
Allen Iverson
76Ers
Tyrone Hill
George Lynch
Larry Hughes
Mason
Iverson
Brad Miller
Larry Brown
Wesley
Jones
South Aiken Hopes To End OW Streak In Regional Test
South Aiken High School seeks its first win in a key Region 3-AAAAA game hosting 13-0 unbeaten Orangeburg Wilkinson. Coach Donnie Holland urges fast starts after a 1-2 region start and an 80-67 loss to Lexington, while OW coach Alex Barron expects a tougher Friday rematch.
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South Aiken High School
Donnie Holland
Lexington High School
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Holland
Lexington
Aiken
Bruins
Hornets
South Aiken
Alex Barron
Irmo
Jordan Attends Wizards Practice as Team Owner
Washington’s Michael Jordan appeared at the Wizards’ workout, wearing casual slacks and standing on the sideline like an assistant coach. Reporters packed the session after his Wednesday announcement as part owner and president of basketball operations, while TV ads and season-ticket fliers spotlighted his arrival and impact.
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Washington
Michael Jordan
Washington Wizards
Michael
Richard Hamilton
Jordan
Hamilton
Butt
MCT
Tooths
Dwayne Curtis
Wizards
Curtis
Matt Williams
Dallas Mavericks
Gar
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New Ellenton
City Hall
Nester Washington
Aiken High School
Houndslake Country Club
Aiken High
South Aiken High
Steve DeRiggs
Harrison-Caver
Harrison-Dover Park
Clearwater
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Igh School
S. Aiken
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