South Aiken ends Westwood’s season, 65-64
South Aiken edged Westwood Tuesday night, 65-64 in the 4A Upper State Semifinals. The Thoroughbreds now face off with Ridge View Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the Upper State Championship.
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Irmo cruises past West Ashley, 57-43
Irmo is heading to the Lower State Championship, after beating West Ashley on the road, 57-43 Tuesday night. The Yellow Jackets now face Blythewood at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Florence Civic Center for the second consecutive season.
Blythewood beats Conway, 71-58 in 5A Lower State Semis
Blythewood is heading to the Lower State Championship, after beating Conway 71-58 Tuesday night at home. The Bengals now face Irmo at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Florence Civic Center for the second consecutive season.
USC to honor A’ja Wilson, Lindsey Spann on Senior Night Thursday
South Carolina women’s basketball will celebrate seniors Lindsey Spann and A’ja Wilson prior to Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. tipoff against LSU at Colonial Life Arena. Fans will have an opportunity to share their appreciation with this year’s senior class as well as collect souvenir items prior to the on-court ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 6:10 p.m.
No. 24 Gamecock softball downs UNC, 5-0
No. 24 South Carolina softball extended its season-high winning streak to seven games with a 5-0 win over North Carolina on Tuesday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Dixie Raley, in just her second start at Carolina, moved to 3-0 on the season with the victory in four innings of work.
Newberry drops home opener to Roberts Wesleyan
The Wolves celebrated the home opener for the Men’s Lacrosse newly added program. Although the momentum and energy was behind the team, they fell to the Redhawks of Roberts Wesleyan 8-6.
Former Gamecock traded by Yankees
The Arizona Diamondbacks sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade Tuesday that included five players.
Former Gamecock agrees to massive contract with Titans
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.
Clemson golf wins Puerto Rico Classic
Doc Redman made birdie on each of his last two holes, and Turk Pettit finished second overall, leading Clemson to a one-shot victory at the Puerto Rico Classic at Rio Mar Country Club on Tuesday. It was the 75th career win and 10th in the last three years for Hall of Fame Coach Larry Penley.
Buccaneers hire former Clemson linebacker
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may soon be adding pieces to their defensive line in pursuit of a more productive pass rush in 2018. First though, they have found the man who will mold that group into a strong unit, agreeing to terms with former Arizona Cardinals assistant Brentson Buckner to be their new defensive line coach.
