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Power drop Fireflies, 3-1 Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Michael Paez doubled and drove in a run on Friday, but Columbia fell to West Virginia, 3-1. Paez is hitting .423 over his last eight games. A crowd of 6,569 made it out to Spirit Communications Park – the 12th crowd of 5,000 or more this season (22 home games). After Hunter Owen clubbed a two-run…

White Knoll loses to Byrnes in 5A State Championship

White Knoll softball saw its 4-0 lead disappear Friday night, as Byrnes rallied for a 7-4 win over the Timberwolves in the 5A State Championship at Lander University. The Rebels earned their fourth championship in school history. Click the video to watch highlights from Friday’s 5A Championship (video courtesy: WYFF). Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Byrnes, White Knoll

Blythewood’s Andrew Beckwith, Coastal top App State Friday

CONWAY (CCU) – Andrew Beckwith improved to 8-1 for the season – 8-0 in Sun Belt games – but it was a two-run home run by his battery mate, Kyle Skeels, that proved to be the difference as #24 Coastal Carolina defeated Appalachian State 4-2 Friday night at Springs Brooks Stadium. With the win, Coastal improves to 36-18-1 overall, 21-7-1…