Robinson-Thompson ties school record at Saint Leo invite
USC Aiken senior Brandon Robinson-Thompson tied the school record with a 64 to lead the field on the opening day of the Saint Leo Invitational at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. The Pacers sit third after 12 under par 276, with North Alabama and Lynn ahead.
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Braves fire GM Frank Wren in major leadership shakeup
Braves president John Schuerholz announced the firing of general manager Frank Wren after the team's elimination from the NL playoff race. Interim GM John Hart will lead the search for a new GM with a committee including retired manager Bobby Cox. The future of manager Fredi Gonzalez is unsettled as Hart may have a say in his fate.
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Williston-Elko’s Wright Named Player of the Week
Williston-Elko senior Marcell Wright, a longtime Blue Devils standout, earns WHAV Aiken Standard Player of the Week honors. Coach Derek Youngblood notes Wright’s leadership and commitment as the team eyes continued success in a season of personnel change.
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North Augusta coaches host free community baseball clinic
North Augusta area coaches Matt Branon and Wesley Brown led a free baseball clinic through the North Augusta United initiative. The longtime friends merged staffs to teach proper play, aiming to unite the region and bolster programs as Branon strives for a top Class AAAA program and Brown targets Class A success.
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UNC shifts focus to Clemson after 70 points allowed
UNC players say they moved on quickly from a disastrous 70-41 loss to East Carolina and are directing prep toward Clemson. Jeff Schoettmer notes they watched no ECU film, choosing to correct Clemson rather than dwell on the Pirates game. Clemson faces an emboldened Tar Heels seeking bounce-back.
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Clemson Hosts North Carolina At Memorial Stadium Saturday
Clemson enters with a 1-2 record and ACC opening loss, while North Carolina is 2-1 and undefeated in the conference. The game at Memorial Stadium kicks off at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
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