Rocks and Rebels Set for 8-AA Playoff Clash
Graniteville Rocks meet Strom Thurmond Rebels in a State AA quarterfinal in Graniteville at 8 p.m. The Rocks, 7 2 1, seek revenge after a 29 0 season loss while Thurmond, defending state champ, owns a 9 1 mark led by Padgett Widener and Harling. Key players include Widener 108 points 1200 rushing yards and Carroll a standout receiver. Virus sidelined Lamb with Jackson Berry likely returnable.
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Hornets and Yellow Jackets face pivotal Region 1-AAAA showdown
Aiken and North Augusta meet at Hagood Stadium as the Hornets seek a win to salvage a winning season. North Augusta aims to rebound from a troubled year with injuries and a 1-3 mark, while Aiken rides a three game win streak and hopes to stay in second place behind Brookland-Cayce.
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Plunkett Named to Shrine Bowl Team in Charlotte
Aiken High standout Wilson Plunkett, a versatile three year starter and 180 pound halfback, earned a Shrine Bowl berth. He departs November 29 for Charlotte for training under R E Wilson as he eyes future college and baseball goals.
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Aiken Hornets rout Kennedy Eagles in season finale
Smith led Aiken with four touchdown passes including two to end Ronnie Lewis as the Hornets beat Kennedy 30 12 to finish at 6 1 1. Bo Neely Jerome Bell and Steve Dufour contributed scores while Cam Perkins added Kennedy’s late TD. Norman Belcher steered Aiken’s offense as Wilson Plunkett stood out on the ground.
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