Gustavson earns CUSA freshman of the year and more
USC goalkeeper Mike Gustavson, a freshman, was named Conference USA freshman of the year. He also earned second team all conference and all freshman honors, ranking high in goals against average and saves while contributing two shutouts. teammate Greg Reece was named defensive player of the year with Alcala and Sambursky on the first team. Carolina edged Kentucky in a shootout to reach the tourney semifinals. Gustavson posted two saves in the shootout and his team converted their first three penalties. Tickets go on sale for Aiken and South Aiken playoff games. Ozzie Guillen and Bobby Cox won the managerial honors in their leagues. Joe Torre finished third. Priest Holmes of the Chiefs will miss the rest of the season due to helmet-to-helmet injury effects carried from training camp.
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USC Aiken Faces South Carolina In Exhibition Clash
USC Aiken coach Vince Alexander stresses the game against South Carolina is an exhibition but valuable for program growth. The Pacers meet coach Dave Odom's Gamecocks at 7:30 p.m. at the Colonial Center in Columbia with doors opening at 6:30 and free admission.
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Grace Taylor to join Georgia gymnastics on full scholarship
Grace Taylor, a top five-year national gymnast, signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Georgia next year with a full four-year athletic scholarship. The 17 year old has trained at Aiken Gymnastics under Draha Krizova and Radek Kriz and cited proximity and strong program as reasons for choosing Georgia.
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Local high school stars sign early athletics letters
Three area standouts commit to college programs early. Two from South Aiken High and one from Bluff School will play baseball at Uaeximen. Another South Aiken athlete, basketball player Bryant Morris, also signs, highlighting regional talent.
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Fridie brothers share drive to beat rival South Aiken
Joy and Dustin Fridie of Aiken High School form a tight pair as seniors No 14 and 15 on the Hornets. They aim to defeat South Aiken in the Cass AAA playoff opener at Hagood Stadium Friday night. Dustin is a 5-foot-7, 152-pound linebacker, Troy a 5-foot-8, 150-pound safety, both rising from special teams to starters this season.
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Arnold Stars on Both Sides for South Aiken
At South Aiken High School Arnold shines on offense and defense. He has rushed near 1,000 yards in past seasons and earned All-Region honors as running back. This year coach Dan Pippin moved him to linebacker, where he leads in tackles with 92 and 11 behind the line.
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