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Former Blue Flashes make easy Abbeville transition
Thursday, July 17, 2008
After spring practice, some summer camps, and a couple of two-practice weeks at the school, the transition is nearly complete. Some of the players admitted to still ironing out how to say “we” more than “they,” but the former Blue Flashes said they’ve been welcomed as teammates, not outsiders. Full story »
Hype building around Daniel football, Westside hires former Hanna coordinator
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A year after going 11-2 and advancing to the third round of the playoffs, the Lions appear to be a popular choice as the favorite to defend their Western 3A title, and possibly play for the state title Dec. 6 at Clemson.
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Walhalla hosts lineman camp, hopes to follow passing league popularity
Thursday, July 10, 2008
For the first time in the Upstate, linemen are getting their chance to escape the weight room, and hit the field for workouts. Walhalla hosted the Hawg Tuff Lineman Challenge on Wednesday in hopes of building the same chemistry and camaraderie that skill athletes generate for the fall schedule.
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Mollica, Place remind fans how good they are
Thursday, June 19, 2008
When prep standouts leave our fields and go on to bigger stages, they drift to the backburner in favor of the current crop of stars. But two of the best to ever pass through Anderson County are back in the news. Full story »
Thirteen football questions to get to the dog days
Thursday, June 12, 2008
A special Friday the 13th list of high school and college football questions to help us get to mid-July. Full story »
Former Blue Flash star Bryant to enroll at T.L. Hanna
Friday, June 6, 2008
Wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who was expected to play at Abbeville this season, will suit up for the Yellow Jackets. Full story »
Stephens County’s Martin poised as MLB first-round pick
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Hitting and pitching threat expected to be a first-round selection in today's draft. Full story »
All-area girls soccer: Walhalla's Wise takes top honor
Monday, June 2, 2008
The Lady Razorbacks went 18-3-1 and advanced to the Upper State championship behind Wise, who rewrote six individual school records. Wise was a captain and unquestioned team leader on a squad that went undefeated in Skyline region play as she collected 13 shutouts, and helped Walhalla to a top three state ranking.
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All-area boys soccer: T.L. Hanna's versatile goalie
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Drennan’s play earned him an all-Region 1-4A selection, and an invite to the North-South All-Star game as well as a chance to join Wofford’s team in January — because the roster was full when he decided to join the Terriers. He graduated near the top of his class, and was awarded an S.C. High School League academic award.
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All-area boys tennis: Daniel's "human backboard"
Sunday, June 1, 2008
That’s a normal response for Ivankovic, the Anderson Independent-Mail Player of the Year, who doesn’t let even a devastating injury like that to get in the way of his love for tennis. D.W. Daniel’s No. 1 player, a sophomore, went 12-1 this season, and was expected to at least reach the finals, if not win the individual title. Full story »
All-area baseball: B-HP's Phillips motivated by grades, college
Sunday, June 1, 2008
A year after serving as Belton-Honea Path’s closer, Phillips was the Bears ace this season and showed off a blazing fastball and a keep-you-honest curveball to keep his earned run averaged below one most of the season. The left-hander struck out 72 in 46 2/3 regular season innings for a 0.45 ERA Full story »
Five questions to tide you over for football season
Thursday, May 29, 2008
We’re wrapping up spring practice, and haven’t yet begun the summer 7-on-7 and college camp circuit, so what better time to whet our prep football appetite? Let’s start off with five questions that will shape the upcoming season. Full story »
All-area softball: Wren's Saylors, Crescent's Lee share honors
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Anderson Independent-Mail Co-Players of the Year combined to win 39 games and register earned-run-averages of 0.92 or lower. That helped Wren win its first state championship, and Crescent advance to its first state title series since 2003.
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All-area golf: Capps' success started with father's influence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
That addiction paid off this season for the Anderson Independent-Mail Player of the Year, who finished eighth at the state tournament, and carded a 35.7 nine-hole stroke average on the season. Capps also had an 18-hole average of 75.3, and won all three matches in the North-South Challenge Cup.
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All-area track and field: Stowers sets sights on bigger goals
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Anderson Independent-Mail Track Athlete of the Year has won nine gold medals at the state track meet, including her 2006 state record time in the 100 hurdles of 13.90 seconds. Each year, though, the expectations around her seem to balloon as her name continues to be mentioned on larger scales.
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