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SCHSL Announces More Changes to High School Football Slate

Columbia, SC (SCHSL) – Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Matthew across a large area of the state, the South Carolina High School League has announced changes to the 2016-17 fall sports calendar. “The immediate concern is the safety of our coaches, student athletes and their families. Our primary sense of urgency is for them to be able to…

High School Football Games Postponed Due to Hurricane Matthew

By: Chandler Mack

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With the threat of Hurricane Matthew impacting most of the state, several high schools in the Midlands have postponed or changed their schedules. The following is an updated list as of Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. Thursday Curtis Baptist at Richard Winn, 6:30 p.m. Heathwood Hall at Cardinal Newman, 7 p. m. Newberry at Broome Fox Creek…

Clemson Plays to Scoreless Draw at Coastal Carolina Tuesday

CONWAY, S.C. (CAC) – The fifth-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw with Coastal Carolina at CCU Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers move to 7-1-2 on the season with three straight shutouts for the Clemson defense. The first scoring opportunity came in the 10th-minute with quality build up play by Clemson that found junior Oliver Shannon free in…

SC State Versus Bethune-Cookman Game Postponed

ORANGEBURG, SC (SC State) — The South Carolina State versus Bethune-Cookman football game previously scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 will be postponed to a later date due to the anticipation of Hurricane Matthew. All athletic activities, including the 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony set for Friday, Oct. 7, are postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Tickets…

Gamecock Equestrian/Volleyball Postponed Due to Hurricane Matthew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, the University of South Carolina’s equestrian and volleyball matches versus the University of Georgia, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, have been postponed. A decision regarding Saturday’s football game against Georgia will be made later this week in consultation with state and local officials. In alignment with Richland County Government, the…

Dambaugh’s Record 54-Hole Mark Lands Runner-Up Honors at Cougar Classic

CHARLESTON, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina golfer Katelyn Dambaugh grabbed runner-up honors at the 2016 Cougar Classic Tuesday after turning in the lowest 54-hole total (206) in program history. The senior posted a final-round 69 (-3) to finish the three-day event one stroke off the individual title at 10-under. The Gamecocks carded a 295 (+7) on the last day at…

Boulware National Defensive Player of the Week by Two services

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson senior linebacker Ben Boulware was named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America/Bronko Nagurski Award, and was also selected as the Lott IMPACT Foundation Player of the Week.   It was the first national player of the week honor for Boulware and first for any Clemson defensive player since Vic…

Watson Winner of O’Brien Player of the Week

FORT WORTH, Texas (CAC) – Clemson junior Deshaun Watson, the 2015 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award winner, has been named the Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week. It is the fourth time in five weeks this season that an ACC quarterback has claimed the honor. Watson threw five touchdown passes, including two in the final seven minutes, and accumulated nearly 400 total…