Local high school playoff hoops and regional NCAA notes
Calendar lists Lancaster at Aiken in Class AAAA playoffs at 7 pm and South Aiken at Fort Mill in Class AAA playoffs at 6 30 pm. North Augusta at Northwest is also in Class AAA playoffs at 6 30 pm with four more AAAA and A games including a 8 am tournament start at Augusta Country Club and regional NCAA action in Concord.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights and Matchups
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Francoeur Lifts Braves Win Over Mets In Slim Victory
Jeff Francoeur delivered a 4-for-5 game with a mammoth two-run homer and five RBIs to spark Atlanta past New York 8 6 in Milwaukee. Kyle Davies earned the win while Endy Chavez and Carlos Beltran homered for the Mets. Reitsma closed out the save as Atlanta avoided a sweep and edged closer to split the series.
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Couch tops Zurich Classic with clutch chip on final hole
Chris Couch birdied the 18th from a tight lie to force a playoff, then rolled in a par putt from the fringe to win the Zurich Classic by one stroke at English Turn. He finished 19 under at 269, earning $1.08 million. Charles Howell III and Fred Funk tied for second.
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Bulls rally to even series with Heat in Chicago
Bulls surge past Heat 93-87 to even the series at 2-2 as Kirk Hinrich nets 21 points and delivers a late three. Shaquille O Neal struggles with foul trouble as Chicago builds a 13 point third quarter lead before holding on in the fourth. Game 5 Tuesday in Miami.
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Aiken Christian School Falls Short in State Title Bid
Aiken Christian School lost 2-1 to Calvary Christian School in a Saturday state final at Huckabee Field. Coach Don Soule praised the team's effort and character, noting the players’ pride and teamwork as Adam Soule delivered a third-inning single in the seven-inning game.
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Local area roundup spotlights Flames and Thoroughbreds at championships
In a local roundup, Flames players David Stevens and A J Bowen led a strong team as seven Flames qualified for the State Championship at Spring Valley High School on May 5-6. Thoroughbreds members Amy Laughlin, Tim Faugl, Allie Nicosia, Trey Blanton, Peggy Busbee, Traci Jones, and Krist Tempel will represent their team in the same event.
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Aiken Rovers win State Cup in Easley coastal soccer weekend
The Aiken Rovers boys captured the 2006 South Carolina Youth Soccer Association State Cup in Easley last weekend, while Aiken Courage US and Aiken Fireballs U12 girls were runners-up. Coach Vee Baku praised the long season and close tests, noting fatigue and strong effort across all entries.
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SEC star Simpson earns Defensive Player of the Week honor
Simpson stood out in South Carolina's win over Kentucky with 13 tackles, nine unassisted, a. pick, and a 19-yard fumble return for a touchdown. He ranked as a top college defender and earned preseason All-America notice from Sporting News. He praised Coach Spurrier and valued his South Carolina experience.
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