Welch steps away from basketball after 13 seasons
Welch announces he is stepping back from coaching after 13 years at Aiken Knights amid a 29 4 season. He credits his success to seeking God s guidance and building team chemistry while growing as a person. Former players praise him as a tough, impactful coach, and ATC President Susan A Graham vows a swift replacement plan and notes big shoes to fill.
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Mississippi State sweeps SEC awards as Roberts shines
Lawrence Roberts headlines first team honors for Mississippi State after a standout season. The Bulldogs aim for a No. 1 NCAA seed as coach Rick Stansbury leads a deep slate with Roberts averaging 17.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
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A-Rod power and Sheffield back on track in spring training
Alex Rodriguez delivered a two run homer for the Yankees in a 10-6 loss to Atlanta while Gary Sheffield received thumbs up from a hand specialist and will return to spring training without surgery on his torn right thumb. Sheffield reinjured the thumb last weekend and was examined in New York by Dr. Melvin Rosenwasser.
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Taylor sixth on beam at American Classic in Ontario
Grace Taylor of Aiken finished sixth on the balance beam at the American Classic in Ontario California. She posted a 9.225 and ranked 16th all around as contenders for the Olympic team and U.S. National Championships, with a May Rochester qualifier upcoming. She departs March 18 for the Friendship Classic in Pennsylvania joining international teams.
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Satcher compares star player to Pete Rose on the field
Taylor leads South Aiken to a 5-1 start with three mound wins including a 17-6 win over Strom Thurmond. Eighth grader Cody McElhaney shines for Midland Valley with a five-hitter in an 11-1 win and key hits in another victory. North Augusta hosts Greenwood as Derrick Quinn’s 5-0 Lady Jackets enjoy Mustang Classic win. Kellie Hair of Silver Bluff rakes a 647 average with 9 of 10 steals as they crush Wade Hampton 23-0. Meredith Few transitions from golf to soccer as Lady Hornets sit 3-3. Court ney Thomas of Midland Valley dominates track events and signs with Coastal Carolina.
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Gamecocks edge toward NCAA bid after SEC tourney run
South Carolina eyes an NCAA bid as coach Frank Martin and his players chase a four game SEC tournament sweep starting Thursday against Arkansas. The team seeks momentum and answers on selection Sunday, amid nerves and a humbling late-season stretch.
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Georgia Tech aims to rebound in ACC Tournament after late-season slide
The 14th ranked Yellow Jackets (22-8, 9-7 ACC) seek momentum as No. 4 seed after closing regular season with three straight wins. Coach Hewitt notes growth despite a 6 losses in nine ACC games, while guard Jarrett Jack pushes playmaking and a now-tested road win mindset ahead of facing North Carolina.
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