Shamrocks Edge Aiken In OT Thriller 83-80
Aiken High hosted Eau Claire and fell 83-80 after an overtime period. Bernard Walker led Aiken with 24 points and Matthew Simpkins added 27 as the Hornets erased an 18 point third quarter deficit before forcing OT with a late basket. Ben Taylor led Eau Claire with 23 and Ben Taylor sealed the win with free throws in the final stretch. Coach Robert Grant criticized the slow start and pushed for faster tempo in upcoming conference games.
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St Angela Girls and Boys Sweep North High in Twin Battles
St Angela Academy defeated North High School 26 21 in the girls game and 74 64 in the boys contest. Robin Lowe led the girls with 11 points while Scott Bethmann and David Caver each scored 19 for St Angela. Willie Rivers paced North with 21 points in the nightcap.
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Jackets Win 64 59 Over Jackson In Narrow Victory
North Augusta Jackets defeat Jackson 64 to 59 for their second win of the season as Lance Jones and Pat Collins secure late free throws. Jones leads with 16 points, Harrison 13, Collins 11, while the Indians top scorer Gary Cooper posts 27. Girls see North Augusta and LBC win in close contests with Mary Ann Owings and Gloria Williams pacing their teams.
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Graniteville hands Clearwater first defeat in league play
Graniteville defeated Clearwater last night for its first loss of the season in the Aiken Recreation Department Men's Basketball League. The two teams sit atop the standings with one loss each. Virginia Acres edged the Independents 66 62 and Hydricks Appliance topped the 861st Radar Unit 55 41.
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Ridge Spring Monetta Trojans Roll To 13th Win
Ridge Spring Monetta improved to 13-0 with a 66 44 victory over Pelion as Albert Frazier led with 14 points and Jane Boatwright added 13. The Trojans built an 8 point halftime lead and exploded for 24 points in the third period to seal the win.
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Shiloh Farm Horse Show Planned At Foxtree Farm
The Georgia Carolina Horse Show Circuit returns to Aiken for the Shiloh Farm Horse Show at Foxtree Farm off Highway 19. The two day hunter event offers 30 classes, including four over fences, one under saddle, and three equitation divisions for riders ages 5 and up.
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Lexington Tops Lions in Doubleheader Split
LEXINGTON-L-BC traveled to Lexington last night and the Lions split a double header with their hosts. The L-B-C girls won 47 41 but the boys lost 71 53. The boys record fell to 2 6 overall and 3 5 against AAA opponents.
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Duke's Redding Aims for Seventh Straight 20-Point Game
Duke forward Chris Redding, a 6 foot 8 junior from Bethesda Md., seeks his seventh consecutive 20 point game as the Blue Devils visit Richmond. He has averaged 27 points and 8 rebounds over his last six, shooting 60 percent from the floor and high free throw accuracy.
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Richmond Faces Duke Amid ACC Struggle and Injuries
Richmond guards Redding and Stewart lead limited offense as injuries knock Redding from a game and Duke seeks to even its ACC mark. Clemson hosts The Citadel while Maryland and other top foes post wins. Terps roll past LIU behind O'Brien and McMillen.
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Kennedy Junior High beats Barnwell in girls and boys games
Kennedy Junior High School defeated Barnwell on Monday night. The Kennedy girls won 33 to 4 and the Kennedy boys edged Barnwell 26 to 25 in overtime. Sarah Fair scored eight points for Kennedy girls and De Rena Hallman added seven. Charles Simpkins led Kennedy boys with 11 points. Kennedy travels to Johnston tomorrow night.
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Warriors Rout Northern Michigan For 76 55 Win
The Marquette Warriors crushed Northern Michigan 76 to 55 as coach Al McGuire praised their size and power. The win followed a rough start and leaves Marquette on the road for most of the upcoming schedule while emphasizing their home dominance.
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