Aiken High names new athletic director
Phillip Blacha has been named athletic director for Aiken High School for the upcoming year after a unanimous committee selection. He joined the school in 2017 and has coached football and wrestling with over four years in athletics, serving as teacher, coach, and department chair. Blacha holds degrees from USC Aiken and Georgia Regents University and is pursuing educational leadership at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
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Rivera focuses on defense as Panthers chief play caller
SPARTANBURG Ron Rivera enters his ninth Panthers training camp as the full time defensive play caller while remaining head coach He shifts attention to the defense with Luke Kuechly and the staff The move aims to revitalize a stagnant defense by mixing a 34 scheme with the traditional 43 and Rivera says he now spends more time with defensive talks and meetings
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Feaster joins South Carolina at running back for 2020
Former Clemson graduate transfer Tavien Feaster commits to USC, ending transfer saga after declaring in April. He moves into a Columbia home as preseason prep looms, will be eligible to enroll after completing Clemson degree, and shifts a position long uncertain on the Gamecocks.
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Jones near clinching playoff bid with Gibbs as hot streak grows
Erik Jones, 23, drives for Joe Gibbs Racing as NASCAR's playoffs approach with five races left. He seeks a win to lock a championship shot while building points, with JGR aiming for a four-car playoff lineup. Jones trails in a tight Chase field alongside Hamlin, Larson, Bowyer, and Newman.
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