Williams Faces Uphill Test as Grand Slam Bid Stumbles
Serena Williams fought through a tensed second round at the U S Open, overcoming 10 double faults and 26 first-set unforced errors to beat Kiki Bertens 7 6 5, 6 3. Williams needs five more wins to complete a calendar year Grand Slam, a feat last achieved by Steffi Graf in 1988. Bethanie Mattek Sands, Coco Vandeweghe, Venus Williams, and Rafael Nadal also advanced as Mardy Fish bowed out after a long career. The Bryan brothers suffered a doubles upset from Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey in the opening round.
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North Carolina banks on Hood as new starting tailback
UNC settled on Elijah Hood as starter at tailback replacing T J Logan while Hood brings a 6 foot 220 pound build to power north run game. South Carolina’s wide receiver depth worsened with season ending injuries to Shaq Davidson Jerad Washington leaving Pharoh Cooper as the lone experienced target.
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Alcorn State at Georgia Tech Preview Duel at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Alcorn State visits Georgia Tech in Atlanta at 7 30 p m on Thursday with Fox Sports South carrying the game. Tech eyes healthy risk free play as it integrates new skill players after an Orange Bowl season while Alcorn aims to avoid embarrassment following its SWAC title. The key matchup features Tech quarterback Justin Thomas against Alcorn’s front seven. Thomas, famed for a 1086 rushing yards season and 1719 passing yards in 2014, seeks to keep defenses honest. Alcorn’s John Gibbs Jr. passed for 2482 yards with 21 TDs and ran 1006 yards last year, while Tech’s Patrick Skov steps into a lead back role after Lynsyn Days and Zach Laskey combined for 1775 yards and 18 TDs. Georgia Tech previously beat Alabama State 66 7 in 2013.
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Barnwell Warhorses Face Williston-Elko Defensive Test
Coach Garrick predicts a tough defensive night as Barnwell (1-0) plans to slow Williston-Elko, which showed explosiveness against Bamberg-Ehrhardt. The Warhorses rely on a big offensive line that produced 248 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 32-18 win over Blackville-Hilda.
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Barnwell Faces Williston Elko In Early Region Showdown
Barnwell quarterback Pete Elmore and Garrick’s backs pace a poised Warhorses attack while Williston Elko counters with a speedy defense and tackling challenges. Key players include Mykal Lee 22 carries 110 yards and a 96 yard kickoff by Keyshawn Jenkins as both teams emphasize balanced line play and ball control.
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