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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1997
Page
9
Gary Payton scored 27 points and 11 assists for Seattle and blocked a late potential game winning shot as the Sonics edged Miami 96 95 Friday.
In West Palm Beach Rafael Belliard Ed Giovanola and Jermaine Dye delivered consecutive two out singles in the bottom of the 11th to lift the Braves 5-4 past the Dodgers. Chris Brock earned the win with two scoreless innings.
USC Aiken defeated Belmont Abbey in a softball doubleheader at Pacer Park. Jayme Hodges doubled and drove in three runs while former South Aiken High School standout Susan Williamson added two RBIs to lead the Lady Pacers.
In Dayton Tenn Liberty Christian was routed 81-53 by Christ Missionary School to finish 12th in the National Association of Christian Athletes National Division III tournament. Mike Upson scored 17 points Jeff Boyette 15 and Upson earned all tournament honors.
Schedule lists Louisville at Tulane at noon and several college basketball games across ESPN and regional networks including Arkansas vs LSU racing, Mississippi at Auburn, Cincinnati at Memphis, Ohio Valley and ACC tournament semifinals, plus NHL Rangers at Red Wings and truck racing events.
Qualifying for Sundays major races in Richmond and Daytona was cut to a single round. Randy LaJoie earned the pole for the Busch Grand National race as defending series champion and season opener winner. Jeff Gordon seeks a three win sweep despite Friday washout complicating setup and pressure.
South Aiken defeats Aiken 79 to 52 to secure a AAAA state playoff spot, moving to 7.5 in Region 3 and ending North Augusta’s playoff chances. Tito Hickson and Tony Kitchings led the Hornets, while Leonardo Harrison's 12 and Myron Talbert contributed as senior linchpins in a bittersweet farewell.
Aiken High School pulled away in the third quarter turning a slim halftime lead into an 18 point cushion. Tameisha Perry Regina Dennis and Amy Cue fueled the burst while Nicole Miles added key baskets as South Aiken failed to close within 15 points.
Silver Bluff held off Edisto 75 68 in a Class AA Lower State playoff opener despite a late surge by Edisto. Edisto guard Tim Perry shone despite an eye injury to Jason Perry, while Lamass Barefield sparked Silver Bluff after foul trouble. Calhoun County awaits after their 93 46 win over Jasper County.
The Junior Spring Fling at Houndslake Country Club marks a 10th edition with 74 nationally ranked players and 15 from the Aiken Augusta area. Top seeds include Erin Burdette Lindsay Dawas Jacqueline Trail and Jonathan Dunjtan with finals set Monday at 8 and 9 30 a m.
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