Pacers claim District 6 title on Hernandez three homers
USC Aiken wins 13 8 over Francis Marion to clinch the District 6 championship and earn a trip to Bluefield West Virginia for NAIA area playoffs. Roberto Hernandez powered the rally with three homers, including two over the right field wall and a late shot off the billboard kneecap.
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Usc-Aiken
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Hernandez
Gary Gilmore
Chris) Graves
Bert
Roberto
Randy Warrick
USC A Wins Crown After Six Attempts
USC-A Pacers finally clinched the District 6 title in their seventh run, backed by Roberto Hernandez who hit three home runs in a 13-8 victory. Senior Charlie Soos and teammates Hornkins Hofforth and others celebrated after years of near-misses, with coach Warrick citing the long road to the championship. The win caps a tense season with late surges toward the NAIA area and global service placements.
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Aiken
Charlie Soos
Soos
Tim Hopkins
Tim Hofforth
Roberto Hernandez
Butch
Charlie Loos
Eddie Clark
Hernandez
Wallen
Barry Bakter
Butler
USC Aiken clinches District 6 title with dramatic ninth
Catcher Jimmy Ard lined a grounder to third as Butch Wallen fielded with a bobble then fired to second for the game ending forceout. Wallen and Hoforth backed by Loos kept pressure on late, securing USC Aiken's championship with a celebratory afterglow as the victory was sealed.
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Jimmy Ard
Butch Wallen
Tony Casas
USC Aiken
Warlen
District 6 Tourney Tidbits Seals Hernandez MVP
Roberto Hernandez claimed District 6 tournament MVP honors with four home runs in seven at bats and a three hit shutout in game two. Barry Butler and Tony Casas posted strong numbers, while Scott Galligan was ejected after disputing a call. Teammates celebrated with ceremonial haircuts as USC Aiken players recalled the title run.
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Roberto Hernandez
Hernandez
Barry Butler
Tony Casas
Butler
Casas
Warrick Named Coach of Year at USC Aiken
USC Aiken coach Randy Warrick was named the District 6 Coach of the Year. Garry Gilmore joined him as assistant as the Pacers posted a 44 9 regular season and 18 1 district record. Roberto Hernandez Tony Casas and Butch Wallen earned spots on the all team with Hernandez going 7 2 Casas batting .366 and Wallen .375.
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Usc-Aiken Pacers
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Chris Graves
Tony Casas
Charlie Soos
Carroll Parker
Tim Hofferth
Usc-Aiken
Charlie Loos
Bob Scott
Roberto Hernandez
Scott Galligan
Hofferth
Gary Gilmore
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