Aiken tops South Aiken in playoff ready tennis drama
South Aiken clinches an 11-3 regular season finish as Allison Josey loses a tight tiebreaker to force extra sets. Tam fights through 18 points to win 10-8 and put the Lady T-Breds ahead 4-0. Kat Wither seals a 7-5 6-1 win, and Tam Burke pair rally to a dramatic 15-13 doubles victory. South Aiken to host playoffs October 30 as Region 5-AAAA champion heads into postseason.
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Kennedy Middle School Clinches Aiken County Title In 2008
Kennedy Middle School tops Silver Bluff 14-6 to secure the Aiken County Conference Championship for 2008. Coach Edward Shuford praised the comeback after an early loss, noting the team’s hard work and two season wins over Schofield. SB remains runner-up and both teams look to next season.
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Clemson Quarterbacks Split Time Amid Injuries
Clemson interim coach Dabo Swinney says both senior Cullen Harper and freshman Willy Korn could play against Boston College on Nov 1 despite bone bruise and recent surgery. Korn suffered a bone bruise on his throwing arm, Harper had a non throwing shoulder fracture but rushed back with urgency.
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Panthers secondary shines as leaders in pass defense
The Panthers boast a stingy secondary allowing under 168.7 passing yards per game, with Ken Lucas Chris Gamble and Richard Marshall at cornerback and Chris Harris forcing eight fumbles last season. Rookie Charles Godfrey has impressed despite rookie mistakes as Julius Peppers helps anchor a defense hungry for respect. The group has drawn praise from Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt ahead of a tough matchup.
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