Aiken Baseball Wins 4th Annual Wood Bat Championship in Augusta
Aiken Baseball dominated the four-game Wood Bat Championship in Augusta, outscoring opponents 32 to 8. Key moments included Jeffrey Brazier driving in two in the final inning, Travis Brown's squeeze bunt for the winning run, and Cody Heath pitching a complete game in the 2-1 final against the Carolina Bombers. Bryce Clifton and Brandon Poole starred in shutouts, with Clifton tossing a one hit gem and Duos of solid defense supporting all games.
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Aiken
Augusta
Michael Currens
Cody Heath
Jeffrey Brazier
Travis Brown
Columbia County
North Carolina Tar Heels
Bryce Clifton
Brandon Poole
Trenton Austin
Tar Heels
Austin
Kendall Barringer
Hanlon Maivelett
Clifton
Ronny Barnes
Bren Wilson
Lina Bombers
Maivelett
Bombers
PGA Tour halves playoffs to prep for Ryder Cup next season
The PGA Tour policy board approved a two week break in the FedEx Cup playoffs to keep players fresh for the Ryder Cup at Valhalla. U S captain Paul Azinger said the move helps avoid fatigue for the American team while Europe could be at Valhalla. Tim Finchem noted the plan lets players prepare for both the Ryder Cup and Tour Championship. Tiger Woods missed the opener yet still won the FedEx Cup. Mickelson Els and Harrington skipped playoff events.
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Ponte Vedra Beach
Fla
U.S
Paul Azinger
Europe
Kentucky
East Lake
Atlanta
Tim Finchem
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson
Ernie Els
Padraig Harrington
Tour
Jim Furyk
United States
PGA Tour
Arsenal Blue completes unbeaten regular season
Arsenal Blue U-19 girls finished the regular season undefeated with 8 wins and 3 draws in league play, 12-2-4 overall, outscoring opponents 52 to 11. Tarah Henderson led scoring with 19 goals and 10 assists, while goalkeeper Kristen Wyckoff posted a 0.16 GAA and 0.92 save percentage across 405 minutes. The team ranked 104th nationally out of 1,070 U-19 girls teams and will play in the Sugar Spice Tournament in Atlanta, the Germantown Invitational Showcase, and the Orange Classic in Ft. Lauderdale.
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Augusta Arsenal Blue
Arsenal Blue
Arsenal
Tarah Henderson
Evans HS
Kelsey Davis
Aquinas HS
Aiken
Nicole Gaul
Traci Bone
Westminster HS
Andrea Garcia
Soph
Brittany Beane
Greenbrier HS
Ginny Boone
Mary Law
ASU
Alyx Schultz
Greenbrier
Kysle Hester
Academy
Richmond County
Nina Breakiron
South Airian HS
Sion
Gaul
Rebecca
Wyatt
South Afrian HS
Tommy Garcia
Atlanta
Ft. Lauderdale
PGA Tour Sets Drug Testing For Next Summer Start
The PGA Tour will implement a drug testing program starting next July after a six month education phase. Offenses range from one year suspension to a lifetime ban after three positive tests. Tim Finchem stressed strict enforcement and discretion on cases, with education, penalties, random testing, and a 24 hour hotline planned.
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Ponte Vedra Beach
Fla
PGA Tour
Tim Finchem
Tour
Phil Mickelson
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