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Alexis Reid honored during College of Charleston S.A.I.L. Awards Ceremony
CHARLESTON, SC (04/24/2024)– Alexis Reid of Loganville, GA, was recently honored during the 2024 College of Charleston Student Achievement, Involvement and Leadership (S.A.I.L.) Awards. Reid received the Top Cat from the Campus Recreation Services. The College of Charleston S.A.I.L. Awards honor exceptional student leadership through the Division of Student...
Norfolk Tides squander three-run lead, fall to Gwinnett Stripers
Forrest Wall’s RBI single in the seventh inning lifted the Gwinnett Stripers to a 4-3 victory over the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park on Wednesday night. The Tides (9-14) lost their 13th game in 15 tries after squandering a 3-0 lead. Wall finished with two of the Stripers 12 hits. Kyle Stowers and Daniel Johnson homered and Errol Robinson drew a bases-loaded walk. Norfolk’s Bruce Zimmermann ...
Former Auburn CB schedules official visit to Colorado
After submitting his name into the transfer portal this week, one former Auburn defensive back is setting his sights out west. Colton Hood, a three-star signee from Auburn’s 2023 recruiting haul, departed from the program this week to explore his options within the transfer portal. Programs are becoming interested, including one future Big 12 member. Hood tweeted Wednesday that he will be in Boulder on Thursday for his official visit to the University of Colorado.
Henrico Schools names Tucker High softball field in memory of late coach McGuire
The last message Tucker High softball player Kendall Shockley received from her coach James “Pat” McGuire read, “Kendall, I can’t wait to get back coaching and watching you play!”. McGuire, the longtime head softball coach for J.R. Tucker High School, died Dec. 17 at age 73,...
The Plains Truth: Talking golf with Auburn coach Nick Clinard
Hired by Auburn in 2009, men's golf coach Nick Clinard has taken the program to another level in his 15 seasons on the Plains. Leading the number one team in the country into this week's SEC Championships, Clinard's team has won four straight tournaments going into the SEC's. With seven tournament wins this season and 51 during his career on the Plains, Clinard's squad is primed to make another run in the postseason this year.
Johns Creek High soccer team wins first round of state playoffs
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek High School varsity boys soccer team advanced to the next round of Class 6A GHSA state playoffs, following a 3-0 victory against Rome April 19. Gladiators head coach Kelly Bowler described the match as an “ugly” one, attributing it to “big moment...
2024 Mitsubishi Electric Classic purse, winner’s share, PGA Tour Champions prize money payout
The 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Classic purse is set for $2 million, with the winner's share coming in at $300,000 -- the standard 15 percent payout according to the PGA Tour Champions' prize money distribution chart. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic field is headed by Steve Alker, Miguel Angel Jimenez, David Toms...
Caitlin Clark becomes first 2-time Sullivan Award honoree
Caitlin Clark, who broke the NCAA women's basketball single-season and career scoring records in a stellar senior season at Iowa, established another record on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Iowa native became the first-ever two-time winner of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, which annually honors the nation's best amateur athlete.
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