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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 2000

Page

9

Wilson commits to South Carolina football star Cross star pledges Gamecocks

AP report notes Rod Wilson a 6 3 205 pound quarterback from Cross who verbally committed to South Carolina. He could sign on Feb 2 and chose the Gamecocks over Clemson Iowa North Carolina and Penn State. He led Cross to the Class A Lower State final and says the 0 11 season did not deter him.

WUSC Wilson Cross South Carolina Rod Wilson Gamecocks NCAA Wilson Cross Clemson Iowa North Carolina Penn State

Nelson finalist for Blacksburg head coach AD role

Butch Nelson a finalist for Blacksburg High School head coach and athletic director position. He led South Aiken to a 23 1 record in three years and joins interim coach Robbie Blanton and other candidates to be interviewed by Superintendent Dr Buddy Broome. Nelson has coached at Holly Hill Roberts and Bowman and has Cherokee County ties per the Gaffney Ledger.

Nelson Blacksburg South Aiken Butch Nelson Blacksburg High School Robbie Blanton Steve Wilson Broome Mike West Buddy Broome Blanton Gene Cooksey Holly Hill Roberts Bowman Gaffney Ledger Cherokee County

Calendar Estil at Wiliston-£ike and Evening Games

A compact schedule lists Estil at Wiliston for 6 30 p m along with South Aiken at Airport North Augusta at Aiken and WE Augusta at G at 6 30 p m reflecting a local high school or college sports night with multiple venues and matchups.

Knights Run Streak To 21 In Mid Georgia Victory

COCHRAN GA Aiken Technical College Knights extend unbeaten run to 21 with a 78 62 win at Middle Georgia College. Tuffy Walker 14 points Lamass Barefield 11 Andrew Duke 10 led ATC as they broke Middle Georgia’s early push and seized control with a 183 run in the first half amid rising confidence from the No 1 ranking in the Junior College poll. The win sets a potential showdown at Clinton Junior College after a lopsided loss last season. ATC faces three road games before home tilt with Louisburg College on Feb 5. ATC improved to 0-7 against Middle Georgia this season to sweep the Raiders.

Clinton Junior College Knights Clinton ATC Welch Louisburg College Middle Georgia Raiders

Tigers edge Wolfpack in ACC clash to end skid

Clemson tops North Carolina State 59 to 42 as Edward Scott returns with 10 points and Archie Miller fuels a second-half rally with five three-pointers. State, delayed by snow, struggles offensively after a sluggish start.

Clemson Edward Scott North Carolina State Herb Sendek Sendek Wolfpack Clemson Tigers Tigers Princeton Scott Will Solomon ACC Archie Miller

Wesley Responds to Call as Hornets Top Pistons

In Charlotte a crowd of 16 238 watched David Wesley score 24 points guiding the Hornets past the Pistons 117 102. With Bobby Phills widow Kendall in attendance the win marked Wesley’s best outing in seven games since Phills’ death. Wesley delivered eight of 13 from the field and fueled a 17 2 run that put the Hornets in control.

Charlotte N.C Charlotte Coliseum David Wesley Bobby Phills Wesley Charlotte Hornets Detroit Pistons Phills Kendall Hornets Paul Silas

Aiken N Aiken showdown looms in Region 3-AAAA clash

Aiken High and North Augusta face a pivotal Region 3-AAAA game as both teams chase a critical win to bolster playoff chances. Coach Pat Keating stresses every possession counts after Aiken’s comeback win and North Augusta’s two straight victories, with weather for Tuesday’s Irmo game causing postponement.

Aiken High School Pat Keating Aiken North Augusta Yellow Jackets Irmo Keating Dutch Fork Hornets

Tennessee the logical prediction for the Super Bowl title

A reader notes that predicting the Super Bowl winner between St Louis and Tennessee is futile. After researching the matchup, the writer doubts wagering on either team due to an unpredictable NFL season. The piece emphasizes the surprise outcomes possible this year.

St. Louis Tennessee

Rams vs Titans preview hints at rebound or rocky rematch

Dave Hale suggests Sunday may flip expectations as the Rams offense seeks to rebound from a rough game with Tampa Bay. Tennessee faces a grinding ground game test after a surprising 30 plus point output against Jacksonville, with doubts about scoring pace and defensive readiness.

Rams Tampa Bay Tennessee Jacksonville

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