Mustangs Advocated by Seahawks in Lower State Semifinal Loss
Midland Valley fell in three games to Summerville Seahawks 25-20 25-14 25-11 in the Class AAA Lower State semifinal. Freshman Madilyn Reed led with nine kills five digs and an ace while Sam Foster had 18 assists. Coach Jim Dziezkowski called the defeat a learning experience as his young Mustangs exit the playoffs.
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Eight area players named All-State in volleyball
The Aiken area boasted eight players from five schools named to the Coaches Association for Women's Sports All-State team. Carly Bland and Taylor Mabry lead Aiken High in Class AAA, with ninth grader Madilyn Reed earning All-State at Midland Valley. Silver Bluff dual selections include Shelby Jones and Alexus Robertson, while Ridge Spring Monetta also places two: Raven Valentine and Amber Merritt. Fox Creek adds Kaley Turner.
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Giants crown a dynasty with third title in five years
The San Francisco Giants clinched their third World Series in five seasons with a 3-2 Game 7 win over Kansas City, led by Madison Bumgarner's five scoreless innings in relief and a core of homegrown stars. Bochy downplayed jinx fears while recognizing a remarkable, even-year pattern in the team’s success behind veterans and rising players like Posey, Sandoval, Belt, Crawford, and Panik.
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Karlberg leads CIMB Classic after 65 in Malaysia
Rikard Karlberg shot a bogey free 7-under 65 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club with five birdies on the front nine to grab a two stroke lead. Nearby, Billy Hurley II, Brian Stuard, and Angelo Que were two back after strong rounds delayed by storms.
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Hornets ride Bland to win as seniors guide young team
Coach Young praises Bland Mabry and Hannah Mitchell for leading a young Aiken Hornets squad. Bland earned All-State honors as the team beefs up offense and defense, while Mabry, West and Frazier contribute with strong serving, digs, and kills. The Hornets build early leads, overcome deficits, and seal a late seven of eight points to clinch the win over Myrtle Beach as they chase the Lower State title.
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