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Savannah Morning News
Windsor Forest football gets win over Harlem with trick play in OT
In his first year as the Windsor Forest football coach, Willie "Mack" Martin is on a mission to build a winning culture within the Knight program. His team got its biggest win yet with a 29-28 overtime victory over visiting Harlem on Friday, Oct. 23. After Harlem junior Keaton Tillery started overtime with a rugged 15-yard touchdown run up the gut as the Bulldogs took a 28-21 lead, the pressure was on the Knight offense ― led by Martin's son, junior quarterback Jayden Martin. After a 6-yard loss on the first Knight overtime play, Martin dropped back and found Dwane Franklin across the middle for a 21-yard touchdown that brought Windsor Forest within a point. It was decision time for Mack Martin and the coach didn't hesitate to make the call to go for two and the win at Islands Stadium. The call was the "Reverse Special" and Jayden Martin handed the ball to Telly Riley who ran left before lateralling it back to Kamari Duncan as the senior rolled to his right and lofted a pass to Martin, who made an adjustment and spun around to his left to make the game-winning grab as the Knight sideline erupted. Jayden
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Thomson High School teacher placed on administrative leave
THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Thomson High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave, McDuffie County School System officials confirmed. Because it’s a personnel matter, the district would not comment further or even confirm the teacher’s name. “The district is aware of an allegation and has placed...
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3 Jefferson County Middle School employees under investigation
The Jefferson County investigator working the case listed it as a cruelty to children investigation, but says it is unclear if that is indeed what happened.
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The Post and Courier
South Aiken football outlasts Midland Valley behind explosive fourth quarter
AIKEN — Midland Valley and South Aiken were hungry for a win to get back on track in region play in the second-to-last game of the regular season. And for a second week in a row for the T-Breds, it came down to the fourth quarter, and when their defense needed to step up, they did. It was two late touchdowns behind the defensive stand that propelled them to a 35-21 victory on Oct. 23. “ I think our defense, we knew they were going to make big plays,” said South Aiken head coach Chris Hamilton. “We knew we just had to weather the storm, weather the big punches, and then just play defense the wa...
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Edmund Burke striving for undefeated season
WAYNESBORO, GA (WJBF)- In the GIAA, the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans are just one win away from a region title. Standing in their way is the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers. The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans are undefeated on the season and have a crucial GIAA region matchup this Friday night. They’re hosting a buccaneers team coming […]
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Finding Solutions: Cross Creek High students hold free community giveaway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cross Creek High School students receiving special education services held a community distribution event, providing food, clothes, baby essentials and other items to families. “Everyone deserves a little kindness, and I think everyone should have the chance to have something,” Kyle Lassiter said. Students worked...
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South Aiken eyes playoff push ahead of week 10 matchup against Midland Valley
AIKEN, SC (WJBF)- Game Night Live week 10 is heading to South Carolina for a 4A region matchup between Midland Valley and South Aiken. The Mustangs and T-Breds both coming off losses last week. South Aiken is coming off a close 10-7 loss against North Augusta. Midland Valley is 4-4 on the season, while South […]
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Undefeated Strom Thurmond chases consistency in pursuit of state title
JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - With two weeks left in the South Carolina regular season, one team has stood above the rest: the defending Class 2A state champion Strom Thurmond Rebels. Strom Thurmond is 8-0 with wins over North Augusta, Lincoln County and Aiken, among others. The Rebels have shown why...
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More Than 50 Employers Set for Aiken Technical College Job Fair on Oct. 21
Over 50 employers will turn up at Aiken Technical College's fall community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The event takes place in the Building B gym. Acelero Learning, Head Start, Aiken County Government, and Aiken County Public Schools top the list. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office will send its Detention and Road Patrol divisions, and Aiken Public Safety will come too. Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Aiken Staffing / Job Shop will have tables as well.
The Post and Courier
Standout performances in week 9 of the high school football season earn players game balls
Kaden Wigfall, WR/RB, Strom ThurmondWigfall tallied 109 yards on six carries with a touchdown during the Rebel’s win over Pelion. Mekhi Quiller, WR/CB, Strom Thurmond He returned a punt 85-yards for a touchdown against Pelion on Oct. 16. Romar Cheatham, WR, Silver BluffCheatham scored twice against American Leadership Academy with 141 yards on nine receptions on Oct. 16. Garrett Greene, QB, Silver BluffThe sophomore quarterback scored four times against ALA with 259 passing yards on Oct. 16. Collin Tillman, QB, North AugustaTillman went 18 for 24 against South Aiken with 228 passing yards and ...
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Westside High student found with taser during security screening
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A student was found with a taser at Westside High School Thursday morning, according to a letter sent to parents by Principal Kristi Wise. According to officials, the taser was detected as the student proceeded through the security screening and metal detectors on Oct. 15. The student was removed from the […]
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Undefeated Grovetown flag football blanks Brunswick to move to 12-0
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two flag football teams in the CSRA remain undefeated, including nationally ranked Greenbrier and the surging Grovetown Warriors. Grovetown (12-0) stayed perfect Thursday with a 32-0 shutout of Brunswick at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors struck early on the ground when Deshauna Tucker took a handoff and...