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Dambaugh Adds Another All-American Honor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh and Sarah Schmelzel were honored as 2015-16 Golfweek All-Americans, the publication announced. Dambaugh grabbed First-Team laurels, while Schmelzel was recognized as an Honorable Mention selection.   Dambaugh, a 2016 Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) First-Team All-American, turned in one of the best seasons in school history this past year….

Starke Gets All-American Honorable Mention

FORMBY, England (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Men’s Golf graduated senior Will Starke was selected as a 2015-16 PING Honorable Mention All-American, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Thursday. For Starke, it is the second career All-America award after he was a Second-Team pick last season. Starke’s inclusion gives South Carolina two PING All-Americans this season….

Schrock Named SAL All-Star Game MVP

Former Gamecock 2nd baseman Max Schrock went 2-3 with 2 RBI and earned MVP honors at the South Atlantic League All-Star game in Lexington, Kentucky Tuesday night.  Schrock’s North team knocked off the South division team 2-1.  The Hagerstown Suns slugger got a first inning RBI double off Columbia Fireflies pitcher P.J. Conlon. Conlon ended up the losing pitcher, giving…

D’Angelo Makes Canadian Olympic Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Former South Carolina goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo (2011-14) will represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics after being named to its 18-player roster by Canadian women’s soccer coach John Herdman on Monday.   D’Angelo is one of two goalkeepers for the Canadians, who open play in the group stage of the Rio Women’s Olympic Soccer Tournament against…

Gotro Finishes U.S. Trials 34th

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (USC SID) — South Carolina’s Jordan Gotro finished 34th on Monday in the 3-meter dive at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials. Competing alongside the best divers in the nation, the rising senior posted a score of 288.15 at IU Natatorium. “Just getting to Olympic Trials is a huge achievement; it’s very, very difficult just to get here,” South Carolina head…

Stachler Finishes U.S. Open First Round +8

PLUM, Pa. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina men’s golf rising sophomore Ryan Stachler finished his opening round at the 116th U.S. Open on Friday. After completing just 10 holes on Thursday because of rain delays, Stachler played the final eight holes today and shot 78 (+8). Stachler opened his second day by making par on his first four…

Webb Signs With Brewers

Braden Webb is officially one and done with Gamecock baseball.  The 21-year-old pitcher signed with the Milwaukee Brewers Friday.  He was a third round pick.   My life long dream was fulfilled today as I signed to play for the Brewers. All Glory to God! #BrewCrewpic.twitter.com/enM6kZo1hq — ⚡️Braden Webb⚡️ (@Bwebb_30) June 17, 2016 3rd-rder Braden Webb, @Brewers, gets $700k (pick…

Cone To Sign With Mets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — USC outfielder Gene Cone might not be leaving Columbia, but he is leaving the Gamecock baseball program.  The 10th round MLB draft pick will sign with the New York Mets Friday for a reported $150,000.   10th-rder Gene Cone signs w/@Mets for $150k (pick 310 = $156,600). South Carolina OF, contact bat, 31-game hit streak this…

Moore Hosting 4th Annual Eat2Win Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Former Gamecock Langston Moore knows he can’t help all young football players make it to the NFL like he did.  But Moore can help make those kids more aware about the importance of keeping their bodies healthy. For the fourth straight year, Moore and a host of former Gamecock football players will put on a one-day…

Stachler +5 After First Day At U.S. Open

PLUM, Pa. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina rising sophomore Ryan Stachler completed 10 holes on Thursday before play was halted for the day at the 116th U.S. Open. Midway through his opening round at Oakmont Country Club, Stachler is 5-over par. Stachler opened his round on the par-4 1st hole and notched a par, but rain forced him off the course…