Aiken Hornets cruise past Travelers Rest in playoff opener
Aiken High School volleyball, coached by Malynda Young, overwhelmed Travelers Rest in three sets to open Class AAAA playoffs. The 34-33 team raced to wins of 25-5 25-11 25-8, totaling 16 aces and featuring all seniors briefly on the third-set stretch. York looms next Tuesday at home in round two.
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South Aiken tops Eastside in first round tennis
South Aiken girls tennis swept Eastside 5-1 in the playoff opener as Romero, Myers, Cade, Hamic, and Davis won singles. Eastside’s Moore/Gaillard took the lone doubles victory 6-4 6-2 while Davis rallied from 6-2 6-4 to 10-5 in a decisive third set. South Aiken advances to face South Pointe on the road.
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South Aiken sweeps Greer to open playoffs
South Aiken Thoroughbreds swept Greer in straight sets to open the Class AAAA volleyball playoffs. They dominated the first and third sets 25-10 and 25-10, with nine-time scorer Marissa Lee and co-captain Stephanie Stevens leading a 43-kill night. Rachel Meyer added 21 digs and 12 aces as South Aiken built an early advantage, controlling serves and defense. The team faces Richland Northeast in Columbia next Tuesday.
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Hendry Leads USCA In 4-Set Volleyball Win At Lander
Hendry posted a season high 22 kills while hitting .390 to spark a Pacers victory as USCA overcame a 1-0 deficit. Forster added 15 kills and 21 digs, Teelon had 15 assists and 15 digs, Mercer reached 1,000 career digs, and the Pacers extended their win streak to 12 as they push to host the Peach Belt Conference tournament. Lander struck back in the second set but USCA recovered to dominate sets three and four. The win keeps USCA atop the Peach Belt standings with potential regional hosting in view.
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