Post 26s tournament game delayed by heavy rain
Aiken Post 26 led 1-0 against Lancaster Post 31 in Florence when rain halted play in the first inning. If weather allows, the game resumes at 10 a.m. with a potential 5:30 p.m. rematch against the Locastee Post 178 winner or Florence Post.
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Swires Poised as Predators No 9 to Watch
Dalton Swires returns as a power back for Fox Creek after adding bulk. The Standard 10 names him No. 9 to watch as Jaquan Williams and Ikel El depart, with Swires expected to carry most rushes this season. He averaged six yards per carry for 350 yards and six touchdowns last year.
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Top 10 Aiken area football players to watch series entry
The Standard lists No. 10 DeAngilo Drayton and announces the ongoing series highlighting top local high school football players for the upcoming season. Other entries are scheduled for July with daily installments naming players through No. 1.
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Swinney Seeks Answers on Clemson Offense Line
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney enters the season seeking play from the offensive line and kicking game. He notes the need to identify the top five linemen and praises Kalon Davis while Brandon Thomas moved to the 49ers. Ryan Norton is among hopefuls at center and guard as fall camp begins.
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Coastal Division voting glance standings
Miami leads with 614 votes placing first, Duke second with 597, Virginia Tech third at 571, North Carolina fourth at 570, Georgia Tech sixth with 322, Pittsburgh seventh at 319, and Virginia last with 142.
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ACC preseason poll sets Florida State as overall favorite
Florida State chosen as league champion by most media members while Clemson and Miami vie for Coastal Division glory. Duke and North Carolina receive notable first place votes as the ACC looks ahead to December championship in Charlotte. Miami coach Al Golden emphasizes focusing on one game missions amid noisy predictions.
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Local stars miss Peach Jam shine at Peach State Showcase
North Augusta standout Chandler Harrison and Fox Creek’s Marques Sumner played in the Peach State Summer Showcase in Aiken and Augusta after Nike Peach Jam. Sumner starred for Southern Kings, leading a bronze finish, while Harrison’s Garden City All Stars went 0-4. Sumner spoke of future Hall of Fame coaches watching and the high level of play.
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