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USC Kickoff: Jake Bentley leads Carolina into 2017 season

Jake Bentley prepares to start in his sophomore season for the Gamecocks. Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski look at what changes for Bentley in 2017.

Porter-Gaud powers past Wilson Hall

Wilson Hall wasn't able to find the end zone all night against last year's SCISA 3A state runner-up, falling to the Cyclones 23-3.

Cardinal Newman completes late comeback to best Trinity-Byrnes

Cardinal Newman allowed a Trinity-Byrnes go-ahead touchdown with less than five minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but when the Titans missed the extra point, the Cardinals capitalized.

USC Kickoff: A recap of the 2016 season and breakdown of 2017 schedule

As the 2017 season begins, Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski take a look back at Carolina's 2016 season, look ahead to the 2017 schedule, and show you the best of what they heard from Will Muschamp this offseason.

Hammond hammers Laurence Manning 35-21

The Skyhawks are still soaring in the start of 2017, taking down previously unbeaten Lawrence Manning 35-21 in their week two contest.

Columbia can't be stopped against C.A. Johnson

The Capitals picked up their first win of the new year and will look to duplicate the result when they face Lee Central next Friday. The Hornets will try to avoid an 0-3 start when they travel to North for their week three contest.

South Aiken storms past Swansea

The Thoroughbreds blew past the Tigers Friday night, scoring early and often, while keeping their visitors off the board entirely.

Gilbert stays perfect to start the season, beats River Bluff

Gilbert improved to 3-0 in 2017 Friday night, building a big lead and never looking back against River Bluff (1-2) 44-16.

Gamecocks win overtime thriller with Notre Dame, 1-0

The eleventh-ranked USC women's soccer team edged Notre Dame Friday, 1-0 in an incredible win on the road Friday night.

Lexington outlasts Brookland-Cayce in 2 OT

Lexington and Brookland-Cayce needed not just one, but two overtimes to decide a winner Friday night in a matchup featuring early undefeated teams.

Will Muschamp watches Spring Valley, Tindall top RNE

On the eve of the Gamecocks season opener against NC State in Charlotte, Will Muschamp was out on the recruiting trail, on the sidelines at Harry Parone Stadium, watching Spring Valley (3-0) handle Richland Northeast (1-2) 45-7.

Sumter shuts out Goose Creek

The Fighting Gamecocks continue their strong start to 2017 by improving to 3-0 and keeping Goose Creek off the scoreboard entirely Friday night, getting past the Gators 31-0.

Joyner leads upset over Dutch Fork

Gamecock commit and four-star QB Dakereon Joyner scored four rushing touchdowns to lead Fort Dorchester to an upset 41-25 win over Dutch Fork in a matchup featuring the top two 5A football teams in South Carolina.

(5) Clemson soccer tops USC, 4-1

The South Carolina men's soccer team was handed its first loss of the 2017 season on Friday night by No. 5 Clemson (3-0-0), 4-1.

Fireflies take game one against Rome, 4-2

In the first game of the final series of the 2017 season, the Fireflies beat Rome, 4-2 at State Mutual Stadium.

Araion Bradshaw transfers from South Carolina

The University of South Carolina women's basketball program announced Friday sophomore guard Araion Bradshaw has decided to leave the women’s basketball team.

Former Gamecock Christian Walker named Pacific Coast League MVP

Former Gamecock Christian Walker, who had his best season in the minor leagues this season, was named the 2017 PCL Most Valuable Player, an honor annually chosen by the League's managers and media representatives.