Aiken High swim team makes bold start in fifth season
In its fifth year the Aiken High swim team posted personal bests and qualified nine swimmers for the State Championship on Oct 11. Head coach Andy Dyer credits growth to welcoming events swimmers want and notes the squad has grown to about 50 swimmers. The boys are 1-1 and the girls 0-2 after a three way meet, with regionals set for Oct 4 at USC Aiken.
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North Augusta Eyes Win Over South Africa After Season Opener
North Augusta defeated Midland Valley 41-7 in week one as QB Loranzo Hammonds shines in limited action with over 100 passing yards and targets Matt Hazel. Key back Tidy Johnson rushed 163 yards and two scores as North Augusta prepares to mix in Travis Murphy and faces South Aiken Thoroughbreds’s defense seeking to contain the Jackets’ running game.
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Tennessee
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Denzel Washington
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Robert Wrightenberry
North Augusta Aims to Repeat Win Over South Aiken
Last season North Augusta edged South Aiken 23 to 22 as Tidy Johnson ran 24 yards to seal the victory. Coach Dan Pippin seeks a repeat, while South Aiken tries to rebound after a loss and slow North Augusta’s offense with more athletes on the field. Predictions favor North Augusta by multiple scores.
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No. 24 Gamecocks vs Commodores a SEC opener preview
Vanderbilt seeks repeat win at South Carolina as both teams open SEC play. Spurrier notes past losses while Johnson emphasizes steady defense and Nickson workload. Chris Smelley to start for the Gamecocks after a 34-0 NC State win.
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South Carolina at Vanderbilt in Nashville ESPN telecast
South Carolina visits Vanderbilt at the Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville tonight at 8 30 p m The game airs on ESPN South Carolina cracks the top 25 after beating N C State See complete polls on page 2B
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