Aiken ready for Dorman in state quarterfinals
After a 31-16 playoff win over Spartanburg, Aiken High gears up to honor its aerial attack as they meet 9-2 Dorman in Spartanburg. Hornets, led by QB Thomas Gifford and WR Archie Adams, boosted by Perry and Price on defense, head to the bone heavy Cavaliers in a regional champ showdown.
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Todd Scott
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Bill Jones
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Gifford Says Team Ready for Next Opponent
The quote expresses the players eagerness to continue playing after a recent game. Gifford emphasizes enjoyment and a desire to face whatever team comes next, underscoring team momentum this season.
Prep Playoffs Set For CLASS AAAA And Below
Playoff pairings listed across classes AAAA AAAA lower Upper state matchups include Dorman versus Spartanburg and Summerville at Camden. Lower state teams Myrtle Beach Winnsboro and St Johns at Bishop England also featured with Richland Northeast at Hartsville noted.
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Bishop England
Miracle Pass Sparks Gamecocks Comeback Attempt
South Carolina quarterback Garry Harper heard a fan’s remark amid a 38 3 deficit at Williams Brice Stadium. After an interception at the Wake Forest 23 yard line he said the cheer gave him hope and a second chance as his team rallied with defensive stops and renewed effort.
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Venuto Passes For 447 Yards As Wake Forest Tops South Carolina
Wake Forest quarterback Jay Venuto threw for 447 yards breaking his school record and completing 28 of 50 with one interception. He powered the Deacons past South Carolina as Heisman candidate George Rogers ran 38 times for 177 yards and two scores. Carlen praised Venuto while noting focus on Clemson and a Gator Bowl bid appeared imminent.
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George Schechterly
Steve Gettel
Tim Gillespie
John Bailey
Harper
Jeff Kendzierski
Eddie Leppard
Paine Upsets USC Aiken in Narrow 75-73 Clash
Paine College of Augusta stunned USC Aiken 75-73 after a second-half rally. USC Aiken guard Chuck Orr led with 21 points, while Paine’s Johnny Dixon poured in 24 as the Pacers drop to 1-1 on the season in the NAIA district opener.
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Hayes Did Miss the Free Throw, But Paine’s T.J. Conley and Usc-A
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Piedmont
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Charleston
Hagood Stadium
Ginny Southworth
Rob Marwick
Aiken Standard
Paine Loss
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