Pacers extend win streak with 3-0 sweep at Lander
USC Aiken volleyball remains atop the Southeast Region poll after a straight-sets win at Lander for their 15th straight victory. Katie Toman pushed career dig total past 1,000 while five Pacers posted five or more kills, led by Ashley Diedrich with 15 and Julia Forster with 10. Aly Johnson added seven on .357 hitting as USCA dominated with stout defense and consistent offense.
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Hornets advance to Lower State semifinals in tennis
Aiken High girls tennis tops St James 6-0 in a second round match delayed to Wednesday. Fredericka Tucker and Frelicia Tucker lead singles with dominant wins as No 2 doubles Croft and Davis also prevail. The Hornets advance to face Hilton Head Island in the Lower State semifinals.
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Tigers face task of holding onto top playoff spot
Clemson sits undefeated at 8-0 atop the College Football Playoff, needing a 13-0 finish to secure a berth. The main test comes Saturday against No. 16 Florida State as the schedule weakens toward the ACC title run, while other top teams threaten a shake up in the race. Deshaun Watson has rebounded with 63 pass attempts without an interception.
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Florida State at Clemson in top ACC matchup
No. 17 Florida State visits No. 3 Clemson at Memorial Stadium in a 3:30 p.m. Saturday game. ABC will televise with both teams holding strong conference records.
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USC Defense Trims Calls to Simple Coverages
USC players urged co coordinator Jon Hoke to simplify the defense limiting calls to two coverages. The move aimed to sharpen focus on execution as Texas A M threatened to pull away at Kyle Field. Junior linebacker T J Holloman highlighted the need for everyone to stay aligned and disciplined.
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South Carolina at Tennessee preview and game notes
South Carolina and Tennessee meet at Neyland Stadium as the Gamecocks pursue defense progress after a string of SEC losses. USC players pressed coach Hoke for a tactical shift, leading to cautious praise from interim coach Shawn Elliott and outlining the team’s late-season effort.
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