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Tim Crane

Strom Thurmond 2010 Football Schedule

Thurmond Football 2010: The Opponents


Tigers Travel to Thurmond, Early Season Showdown
By Tim Crane
web posted September 2, 2010
SPORTS – A game that means so much for so many from two neighboring communities will encompass the very meaning of the word rivalry, under the lights of Strom Thurmond’s stadium, Friday night.  This rivalry is established.  It has been since before Strom Thurmond consolidated from the Johnston Bears and Edgefield Bulldogs in 1961.  Rebels vs Tigers will always bring out the best of both teams, coaches and fans.
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Players of the Past: Saluda vs Thurmond - A House Divided (Photos included)
By Tim Crane
web posted September 1, 2010
SPORTS – The Saluda-Thurmond series has been a special rivalry for so many years due to the schools close proximity and the relationships of both communities.  Most players, on each team, have family and/or friends on the other side of the field.  This game is about pride; family, school and community pride when these two teams meet up on the gridiron. The following article features a father and son combination in which the father played for Saluda and the son for Strom Thurmond. They are truly a house divided during game week of Saluda vs Strom Thurmond.  
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Around the Region This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted August 31, 2010
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond leads the region in defensive points allowed after a 20-7 win over Laney. Columbia lost to AC Flora 33-32 but leads the region in points scored and Eau Claire picked up their first win of the season over CA Johnson 19-0, in a game that was called at halftime due to inclement weather. 
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Rebel Team Stats as of Week 2
By Tim Crane
web posted August 31, 2010
SPORTS – The stats are in for week 2 of the Rebel season. Keep up with the team progress each week.
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Rebels secure 20-7 defeat of Lucy Laney
Rebels start season with 2-0 record
By Tim Crane
web posted August 28, 2010
SPORTS – One packed house, one electric atmosphere and six turnovers told the story of Strom Thurmond pulling away from Laney in the waning moments of Friday night’s football game, 20-7.The Blue Steel defense continued to silence the critics and shutdown opponents, while grabbing their 7th interception and 2nd fumble in just two games.  They also proved the Williston shutout was no fluke but instead great defense.
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Around the Region This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted August 27, 2010
SPORTS – Last week two Region III teams posted shutouts; Strom Thurmond over Williston 7-0 and Columbia blanked Lower Richland 28-0.  While Eau Claire lost to Fairfield Central 34-9 and Gilbert was out gunned  34-3 by AC Flora.
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Preview:  Border Bash - Laney Travels to Strom Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted August 26, 2010
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond kicked off their 50th season of football in style as they pitched a shutout over one of the state’s most powerful offense in Williston.  If expectations were high before the first game, they’ve climbed even higher now.  But, keeping things in perspective and the team focused is what the Strom Thurmond coaching staff has been doing this week.
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Player’s of the Past: Riccardo Moore
By: Tim Crane
web posted August 26, 2010
SPORTS – Tim Crane is spotlighting Riccardo Moore as this week’s Player of the Past. Moore played Linebacker for Strom Thurmond between 1994 and 1998. After playing for Mars Hill College as a Defensive End and taking the 2002 sack Title, Moore is now a Computer Specialist with Seivels Bruce Company in Columbia SC
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Blue Steel Will Not Break; ST 7 WE 0
By Tim Crane
web posted August 21, 2010
SPORTS – With only 3:03 remaining in a 7-0 game, Williston had just driven 53 yards in seven plays to Strom’s 20 yard line. On 3rd and five, after a Blue Devil timeout, Williston quarterback Tamyn Garrick throws to the corner of the endzone toward highly touted Mr. Everything Dexter Staley.  But Blue Steel defensive back Cody Johnson went up and took the ball from Staley, ensuring a shutout and a Strom Thurmond victory.
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Preview: Strom Thurmond at Williston-Elko, Season Opener
By Tim Crane
web posted August 20, 2010
SPORTS – It’s Football Time Again!  The Strom Thurmond Rebels have been hard at work preparing for an exciting 2010 season since their third round exit last November. The Rebels return a slew of talent from a 10-3 team and are ranked #1 in 2A in some of the state’s polls.
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Players of the Past: Robert Brazell
By Tim Crane
web posted August 19, 2010
SPORTS – Edgefield Daily Sports Writer Tim Crane is featuring a series of articles of “Players of the Past” and this week he is spotlighting Edgefield’s own Robert Brazell who played during the 1979-1980 school year and was part of the team that lead Thurmond to the state championship game only to come up short of the title.
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Big Time Scrimmage: Newberry at Strom Thurmond Wednesday
By Tim Crane
web posted August 10, 2010
SPORTS – Scrimmages are practices which are used to prepare teams for games.  Scrimmages don’t count in the win or loss column.  But when Newberry travels to Strom Thurmond on Wednesday, this scrimmage will take on an entirely different feel.  There will be two of the state’s best coaches 53 yards away from each other, two teams of similar styles and history with the same goals for 2010; win their regions and make a deep playoff run. 
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Strom Thurmond Varsity Schedule 2010
By Tim Crane
web posted August 6, 2010
COUNTY – Sport writer Tim Crane has compiled the entire list of regular season games and pre-season games for the Strom Thurmond Fighting Rebels in their 2010 season. Their first pre-season match up will be Saturday night at Laurens High School.
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Strom Thurmond Football 2010, The Opponents
By Tim Crane
web posted August 3, 2010
SPORTS – Sports Writer Tim Crane is back with his preseason look at the road the Fighting Rebels will have to travel in search of another championship. As always it is packed with stats, highlights, and information on upcoming opponents.
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Wolves lead league with 10 preseason all-SAC picks, chosen fourth in coaches' poll
web posted July 23, 2010
ROCK HILL – Newberry College leads the way on the 2010 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference football team, which was released by the league office today. The Wolves have a conference-best 10 selections, with three players on the first team and seven on the second team. The Wolves are predicted to finish fourth in conference play according to the annual coaches' poll, which was also released on Thursday. Among the 10 standouts is Johnston resident Matt Holmes.
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Rebels’ Future Bright As Spring Football Practice Kicks Off
By Tim Crane
web posted May 19, 2010
JOHNSTON – With the school year winding down, it's time for spring football to start up. The Rebels (10-3 in 2009) hit the gridiron over the past two weeks with a slew of talent for the 2010 season. Led by rising junior quarterback Raleigh Yeldell, Strom Thurmond will begin the season ranked #1 in AA and #12 overall in the state.
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STH Standout wears “The Order of the Grey Stripe” at Newberry
web posted May 5, 2010
NEWBERRY – Years ago, real men didn't eat quiche. Today, real men are leaders. Todd Knight, head football coach at Newberry College ensures his program creates leaders. Inspired by North Carolina State's Dick Sheridan's Diamond Club, Knight has created the Order of the Gray Stripe. The Stripe symbolizes an earned distinction, it designates the wearer as one of the elite, as the "best of the best."
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Leaphart to Leave Thurmond for Swansea Head Coach Position
By Tim Crane
web posted February 10 2010
JOHNSTON – For the third time in five years Strom Thurmond will be losing an offensive coordinator.  Chad Leaphart has accepted the head coaching position at Swansea High School.  Leaphart, who has been an assistant football coach at Strom Thurmond since 2000, says this is what all assistants strive for. He hates to leave STHS, but is excited about the opportunity of running his own team.
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Rebels have “All-State” punter in Rhoden
Staff Report
 web posted January 7, 2010
JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond Rebels will be gearing up for next year’s football season before you know it, and one thing they can count on is the return of Cullen Rhoden as punter. Rhoden was recently named as a First All-State player for 2009 by The State newspaper. As a sophomore, Rhoden averaged 41.3 yards a punt with 42 punts on the year.
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Rebel wrestlers rank second in region
Staff Report
web posted December 28, 2009
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Wrestling Team will begin their second half of the season next week currently ranked second in the region. Coach Barnhart will be leading the Rebel wrestlers in their next match, a region tri-match with Newberry and Mid Carolina at Mid Carolina, on January 5th.
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Rebel’s Represent: More Rebels on All Region III Team than Any Other School
By Tim Crane
web posted November 30, 2009
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond wrapped up the season last week with a heart breaking loss to Central Pageland, but the outstanding coaching, talent and athleticism of this team did not go unnoticed. There were 36 total players selected from the six region schools. Thurmond sent 10 players which left the other five schools to battle for the remaining 26 slots.
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All Region lll Team Roster
By Tim Crane
web posted November 30, 2009
SPORTS – Below is the Roster of Players of the All Region lll Team. Strom Thurmond Players in bold.
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Deikory Williams Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted November 25, 2009
EDGEFIELD – Deikory Williams, senior free safety, had one interception, two broken up passes and multiple tackles in Thurmond's 14-9 loss to Central on Friday night. Thanks to Deikory's efforts, Strom was in the game until the final minute of play.
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Matt Holmes Earns All Super Region II Honors
By Tim Crane
web posted November 25, 2009
NEWBERRY – Matt Holmes, former Rebel standout and member of the 2005 State Title team, was named to the 2009 All South Atlantic Conference team for his outstanding play at Newberry College.  Holmes (only a junior) has started 20 consecutive games at center and graded out at 90% for the season.
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Turnovers Seal Thurmond’s Fate, Central Wins 14-9
By Tim Crane
web posted November 23, 2009
SPORTS – A huge crowd made the long trip to Pageland to watch the Rebel’s third round showdown with the Eagles. But they saw something they hadn’t witnessed all season; an abundance of turnovers. Four turnovers proved to be the difference in the game for Rebels on a night when it seemed they couldn’t get traction from spinning their wheels.
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Central ends Rebels hopes with 14-9 defeat
web posted November 21, 2009
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebels went down fighting in the third round of the playoffs Friday night against last year’s opponent Pageland Central with a score of 14-9. After trailing 14-3 at the half, the Rebels came alive in the fourth quarter to tack on another 6 points but failed to score on a 2-point conversion. With only minutes to go in the fourth quarter, the Rebels took over after an interception and inspired the Rebels supporters that a win was still within their grasp.
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Rematch: Playoffs Round III, Thurmond at Pageland Central
By Tim Crane
web posted November 19, 2009
SPORTS – It’s the third round of the South Carolina AA State Playoffs and Strom Thurmond (10-2) will take the road to Pageland to face the Central Eagles (10-2).  It’s approximately a 2 hour 45 minute drive, so leave early to make it on time.  Last season, the town of Pageland shutdown as nearly all of its citizens were in Johnston, packed into Strom Thurmond’s stadium.  Now it’s our time to return the favor by packing out their stadium.
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Player of the Week: Nick Williamson
By Tim Crane
web posted November 18, 2009
SPORTS – Tim Crane has chosen Nick Williamson, senior running back, as Edgefield Daily's Player of the Week for his standout performance in Thurmond's win over Broome in the second round of the class AA playoffs.
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Thurmond Sweeps Broome Out of the Playoffs, 31-12
By Tim Crane
web posted November 16, 2009
SPORTS – Martinez Gallman took the second half kickoff 85 yards down the right sideline towards the scoreboard, out running everyone on the field, including multiple players that had angles on him, for Strom’s third score of the night. After Northrop split the uprights the Rebels led 21-0 with 11:48 remaining in third and they were well on their way to Pageland SC for round three of the playoffs.
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Preview: Playoffs Round II, Broome at Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted November 12, 2009
SPORTS – Its round two of the South Carolina AA State Playoffs and the Centurions of Gettys Broome High School, from Spartanburg, will make the trip to the Midlands to face our Strom Thurmond Rebels. It has been 29 years since Broome and Thurmond faced off on the football field.
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Future Looks Bright, JV Rebels Finish Season 8-1
By Tim Crane
web posted November 11, 2009
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond’s JV football team finished the season 8-1 and captured the Region Championship when they defeated Newberry 16-13.  They followed that win with an impressive 39-0 shellacking of Gilbert's JV team to end the season.
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Desmond Davis Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted November 10, 2009
SPORTS – Tim Crane has named EdgefieldDaily's Player of the Week as Desmond Davis. The junior wide receiver turned quarterback did an exceptional job while filling in for the injured Raleigh Yeldell. Davis was 7 of 8 attempts for 81 yards passing with no interceptions. He also rushed 16 times for 145 yards with two touchdowns. He topped his night off with a two-point conversion run.
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Shamrock’s Luck Runs Out: Thurmond Rolls 43-7 to advance in playoffs
By Tim Crane
web posted November 9, 2009
JOHNSTON – The Shamrock’s came to Johnston looking for their first postseason win since 1970 against a Thurmond team without multiple starters.  What they didn’t count on was the young Rebels stepping up and pushing the Rebel win streak to eight games.
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Preview of Round 1 Playoffs - Eau Claire at Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted November 6, 2009
SPORTS – Eau Claire (1-9, 1-4) grabbed the number four seed in region IV with a victory over Lee Central in region play.  There was a three way tie for the final playoff spot in region IV and the Shamrocks beat out Andrew Jackson and Lee Central by allowing the fewest points in their games among each other.  The Shamrocks are now in the playoffs and on their way to Strom Thurmond (8-2, 5-0) this Friday.
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Well Represented: Strom Thurmond at the North South Allstar Game
By Tim Crane
web posted November 5, 2009
SPORTS – Two players and one coach from Strom Thurmond have been selected to participate in the 62nd Annual North South Allstar game, which will be played at Myrtle Beach High School on December 12th.  Eighty eight of the state’s top players and twelve of the state’s top head coaches are selected to participate in this prestigious game. 
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Around Region III This Week—Playoffs Week 11
By Tim Crane
web posted November 4, 2009
SPORTS – The regular season has come and gone and the real season has begun.  Each of the eight regions in Class AA will send their top four teams to represent them in the playoffs.
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Nick Williamson Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted November 3, 2009
SPORTS – Nick Williamson is EdgefieldDaily's Player of the Week for his performance in Thurmond's win over Gilbert. Williamson was the workhorse as he rushed 24 times for 125 yards.
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Big Plays Push Thurmond Past Gilbert 21-7
By Tim Crane
web posted November 2, 2009
SPORTS – Sophomore talent Raleigh Yeldell didn’t play two full quarters, but that was all the time the starting quarterback needed to lift the Rebels to their seventh straight victory.  Yeldell went down after a 50 yard run at the six minute mark of the second quarter and did not return for the remainder of the game.
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STHS Lady Rebel Golf Team Places Third In State
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web posted November 2, 2009
SPORTS – Congratulations to the Strom Thurmond High School Lady Rebel Golf Team who brought home a third place finish in the 2009 State Golf Competition. The event was held October 26 and 27 on the Quail Creek at Coastal Carolina course.
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Merriwether Mustangs topple JET to break 10-year domination
By Dennis Farrer
web posted October 30, 2009
JOHNSTON – The Merriwether Middle School football team turned the tide on the ten year domination of Edgefield County football by defeating the J.E.T. Middle School team 14 to 6 in a thriller Thursday night. MMS dominated the first half with touchdowns scored by Nate Bright and Kenyatta Dunbar. Michael Almond added the extra points with perfect soccer style kicks to put MMS ahead of JET 14 - 0 at the half.
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Lady Rebs Golf Team takes 3rd in State Tournament
By Nick Lorimer
web posted October 30, 2009
SPORTS – The Lady Rebel Golf Team from Strom Thurmond High School finished 3rd  at the 3A State Tournament that was played in Conway at Quail Creek Golf  Course. There is not a 2A State tournament and we are the only 2A team to qualify for this tournament so we call ourselves the” 2A State Champs” We were only 6 shots out of the lead and shot 324 the first day and 314 the final day.
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Preview:  Last Regular Season Game, Thurmond at Gilbert
by Tim Crane
web posted October 29, 2009
SPORTS – Gilbert (5-4, 1-3) will be looking to finish the season on a good note.  After starting the season 4-1, the Indians have ran into hard times during region play; only producing one win against Saluda.  “We haven’t been effective on offense the last three weeks, but I think we have some things worked out now and should be a lot better this week.” Gilbert head coach Barry Harley said.  
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted October 28, 2009
SPORTS – The final week of regular season play has arrived in 2A football and as usual, Strom Thurmond has things wrapped up. Strom Thurmond captured their fifth region title in the previous six seasons, last Friday putting the Rebels 28-1 under Lee Sawyer in region play and will look to make it 29-1 this week.  They have earned a #1 seed and will be guaranteed two home playoff games; if they win the first one, of course.
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Raleigh Yeldell Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted October 27, 2009
SPORTS – Sports writer Tim Crane has chosen Rebels sophomore quarterback Raleigh Yeldell as Edgefield Daily's Player of the Week. Yeldell had an exceptional performance in Thurmond's victory over Newberry, which captured the region title for the Rebels and secured home field advantage during most, if not all of the playoffs. EdgefieldDaily.com

Hearts of Champions: Rebel’s Reign Over Region III
By Tim Crane
web posted October 26, 2009
SPORTS – The Rebels were backed up to their 31-yard line with only 12 seconds remaining in the first half, trailing 14-7 after a Newberry touchdown. But, champions always rise to the occasion. Rebel Quarterback Raleigh Yeldell hooked up with wide receiver Dez Davis on two consecutive throws to set Thurmond up first and ten at the Newberry 31 yard line with one tenth of one second remaining.
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Preview: Senior Night - Newberry at Strom Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted October 22, 2009
SPORTS – Two teams that epitomize what Region III football is all about will meet Friday for a showdown with a lot at stake. The Bulldogs and Rebels are hard nose, physical and defensively gifted teams. This is not the playoffs, but the atmosphere will be equal to that of post season play with so much on the line. Newberry comes to Johnston riding a four game win streak and Strom enters on a five game win streak. This is is the one regular season game that is a must see. 
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Thurmond battles Newberry for Region Title Friday
By Tim Crane
web posted October 21, 2009
SPORTS – This week the region title will be on the line when Newberry visits Thurmond.  Both teams are undefeated in the region and will battle it out for the number one seed in the playoffs.   The top seed from region three is guaranteed home field in the first two rounds of the playoffs.  The second seed will probably be traveling in round two.
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Williamson named Player of the Week again
By Tim Crane
web posted October 20, 2009
SPORTS – Sportswriter Tim Crane has named Nick Williamson, a Senior running back, as EdgefieldDaily.com's Player of the Week for his exceptional performance against Saluda. This is Williamson’s second week in a row as Player of the Week for outstanding play.
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Rebels trounce Tigers 40-0: Looks to Region lll Championship Friday night
By Tim Crane
web posted October 19, 2009
SPORTS – “I told my guys at halftime, this game is too close and we cannot continue to let them hang around.” Strom Thurmond head coach Lee Sawyer about Thurmond’s 9-0 halftime lead. The entire team got the message. Demarkus Smith returned the second half kickoff 25 yards to the Saluda 41 yard line. On the first play from scrimmage Raleigh Yeldell took a quarterback keeper around the right end for a touchdown. Sam Northrop kicked the point after and Thurmond led 16-0 with 11:43 remaining in the third. The Rebels never looked back from that point on.
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Thurmond Rebels and Saluda Tigers face off Friday night
By Tim Crane
web posted October 16, 2009
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond will take their (5-2) record up highway 121 to battle the Tigers of Saluda High (2-5) on Friday night for a decades old rivalry. Saluda head coach Doug Painter was offensive coordinator at Strom Thurmond for the three previous seasons. He took the job at Saluda because he was ready to get back on the field as a head coach and is looking to build up the Tiger program.
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Where are they now: Tommy Grandy
By Tim Crane
web posted October 15, 2009
SPORTS – EdgefieldDaily.com’s Tim Crane continues his look into past champions at Strom Thurmond, this week focusing on Tommy Grandy who played runningback for the Fighting Rebels until his graduation in 1970. Mr. Grandy was the MVP his senior year and scored two touchdowns in the Rebels state title victory in 1968.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted October 14, 2009
EDGEFIELD – Last week Thurmond beat Batesburg 24-17, in hard hitting slobberknocker.  With three games remaining in region play, four teams still have a shot at capturing the region crown.
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Williamson named Player of the Week
By Time Crane
web posted October 13, 2009
SPORTS – Tim Crane has chosen Nick Williamson, a senior running back for the Strom Thurmond Rebels, as EdgefieldDaily's Player of the Week in honor of his standout performance in Thurmond's win over Batesburg-Leesville.
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Lomax Pick Secures Win for Rebels
By Tim Crane
web posted October 12, 2009
SPORTS – Marquise Lomax read Batesburg-Leesville quarterback Jamal Bryant eyes perfectly and jumped the intended receiver’s route at the 31 yard line, intercepting the ball and returning it for a Rebel touchdown with only 2:53 remaining in an eight point game. This pick stretched Thurmond’s lead out in front to a score of 24-9 and would prove to be enough separation for Strom to remain unbeaten in region play.
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Where are they now: Damein Brown
By Tim Crane
web posted October 9, 2009
SPORTS – EdgefieldDaily.com’s Tim Crane continues his look into past champions at Strom Thurmond, this week focusing on Damien Bowman who played Free Safety and Quarterback for the Fighting Rebels until his graduation in 1997. Mr. Bowman played College football at Georgia Military before returning to Edgefield County to work in the local school system as a Special Needs Instructor. 
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Preview:  Showdown in Region III Batesburg at Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted October 8, 2009
SPORTS – The Panthers of Batesburg-Leesville (4-2) will travel to Johnston this Friday for a big time region matchup that showcases two of the top teams in AA football.  A lot of football remains to be played, but some professionals think the winner of this game will be in the driver’s seat to the region crown.
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Player of the Week: Deikory Williams
by Tim Crane
web posted October 8, 2009
SPORTS – Senior Free Safety Deikory Williams is EdgefieldDaily's Player of the Week. Deikory had 19 tackles and one interception during Thurmond's victory over Mid Carolina.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted October 6, 2009
SPORTS – Last week Thurmond and Mid Carolina were locked in an epic defensive battle, which is the epitome of what Region III football is all about. Newberry handled Saluda with ease (42-17) and Batesburg did the same to Gilbert (38-7).  Region 3 remains the only region in AA football in which three teams have given up fewer than 100 points on the season.
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Blue Steel Goal Line Stance Secures 21-20 Victory
By Tim Crane
web posted October 5, 2009
SPORTS – With 1:22 remaining in regulation, Mid Carolina throws a touchdown pass on 4th and 9 from their 11, to double covered Kendrelle Neal, which pulled Mid Carolina within one point. The touchdown drive covered 59 yards, 6:03 minutes of the clock and saw Mid Carolina convert on three fourth down attempts.
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Preview:  Strom Thurmond at Mid Carolina
By Tim Crane
web posted October 1, 2009
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond (3-2) will make their way to Prosperity this Friday night for the first region showdown of the year against Mid Carolina (3-2). The MC Rebels run a double wing t offense and play hard nosed physical football. They have the ability to shutdown offenses and keep defenses on their heels. Last week they racked up over 400 yards of total offense, but couldn’t hold off Chapin as the Eagles made a late comeback.
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Where are they now: Brooker Strom
By Tim Crane
 web posted September 30, 2009
SPORTS – EdgefieldDaily.com’s Sport's Editor Tim Crane continues his “Where are they now” series of former Strom Thurmond Football standouts as they leave the life of sports and make their way in the private sector. This week Tim Crane focused on Brooker Strom, a 1978 graduate, who now lives in Columbia and works as a Computer Engineer for Intel.
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Yeldell Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted September 29, 2009
SPORTS – Sophomore quarterback Raleigh Yeldell (#7) is EdgefieldDaily's Player of the Week due to his standout performance against Silver Bluff. Yeldell took over the game with his physical play and brought his team back from a 12 point deficit to win 28-12.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted September 29, 2009
SPORTS – The real football season has arrived this week; region play.  All teams have a clean slate to work from and what they did thus far (good or bad) doesn’t mean anything.  The top four teams from each region will make the playoffs in AA football.  Forty eight teams will be competing for thirty two playoff spots, starting this Friday night.
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Rebels Put a Leash on the Dogs, Win 28-12
By Tim Crane
web posted September 28, 2009
SPORTS – The third quarter separated the men from the boys.  Bluff kicker Kyle Mckie booted the kickoff through the endzone to pin ST deep at the 20 with the Rebels trailing 12-7.  The Rebel offense marched 80 yards in 12 plays for the lead changing touchdown, capped off by a one yard touchdown run from Nick Williamson out of the wildcat formation.  Northrop delivered the PAT and the Rebels were up 14-12 with 6:30 remaining in the third quarter.
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Preview:  Silver Bluff at Strom Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted September 24, 2009
JOHNSTON – Silver Bluff (3-1) will make their way to Strom Thurmond (2-2) this Friday night for the last pre-region showdown of the year and the CSRA game of the week.  Last week the Bulldogs were stunned by their former assistant coach Rick Knight as Midland Valley scored in the fourth quarter and held on for a one point victory.
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Tim Crane’s “Where are they now?”
By Tim Crane
web posted September 23, 2009
SPORTS – EdgefieldDaily.com’s Sport's Editor Tim Crane is offering a “Where are they now” series of former Strom Thurmond Football standouts as they leave the life of sports and make their way in the private sector. This week Tim Crane focused on Darrin Jefferson, a 1984 graduate who now lives in Austin Texas and works as a Financial Advisor.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted September 23, 2009
SPORTS – All teams will wrap up the pre region schedule this week and will begin the “real season” next week.  Saluda is the only region team with a losing record in region three.  Thru the first four games, ST leads the region in points scored per game (30) and Mid Carolina leads in points allowed per game (12). 
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Player of the Week: Demarkus Smith
By Tim Crane
web posted September 22, 2009
SPORTS – EdgefieldDaily.com's Player of the Week is Demarkus Smith (#3) senior wide receiver/kick returner. Smith had two punt returns for a combined 81 yards. One was a 51 yard touchdown run and the other was a 30 yard return which set the Rebel offense up at the South Aiken 12 yard line for the game's final score.
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Rebels Don’t Let Thoroughbreds Out of the Gate
By Tim Crane
web posted September 21, 2009
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond’s Blue Steel defense made the play of the night with time running down in the third quarter to put the game out of reach 21-0.  After holding the Rebels for two consecutive three and out’s in the second half, South Aiken converted a fourth down to move the chains and it looked as if the momentum was swinging in the Thoroughbreds favor.
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Preview: South Aiken at Strom Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted September 17, 2009
SPORTS – The South Aiken Thoroughbreds (0-3) will ride into Johnston looking for their first win this Friday night.  Don’t let their record fool you.  The Tbreds are a good ball team that had the misfortune of facing three very good football teams early in the season; Silver Bluff, North Augusta and Aiken High. Their three opponents are a combined 8-1, with Aiken’s sole loss coming at the hands of Silver Bluff in five overtimes.
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Player of the Week: Alex Clark
By Tim Crane
web posted September 16, 2009
SPORTS – Senior outside linebacker and defensive lineman Alex Clark, #57, earned Edgefield Daily’s Standout Performance of the Week honors for his defensive play versus North Augusta.
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Jacket’s Throw Big Plays Over Thurmond with 27-16
By Tim Crane
web posted September 14, 2009
SPORTS – Coming into the game Strom Thurmond head coach Lee Sawyer knew his defense couldn’t allow big plays if the Rebels would have a chance.  A task that proved to be easier said than done.  The Jackets found weaknesses in Strom Thurmond’s secondary and went after them, completing 10 passes for 245 yards on just 14 attempts.
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Preview: Rebels Face Major Test at North Augusta
By Tim Crane
web posted September 9, 2009
EDGEFIELD – The Strom Thurmond Rebels will take their 1-1 record to North Augusta, 2-0, for the CSRA game of the week. This season the Jackets are one of the teams to beat in the CSRA and in 4A South Carolina. Five players from the Jacket’s roster have already received offers to play at the next level. North Augusta has a high scoring offense that has scored at will on the ground and through the air thus far this season.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted September 8, 2009
SPORTS – Gilbert is the only region team that is undefeated so far this year.  No region team has a losing record. Through the first two games, Strom Thurmond leads the region in points scored per game (35) and Gilbert leads in points allowed per game (6.5).  Batesburg-Leesville has scored the least (33) and given up the most (45).  Newberry, Mid Carolina and Thurmond have all posted one shutout thus far.
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Raleigh Yeldell:  Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted September 2, 2009
SPORTS – Raleigh Yeldell secured Player of the Week honors for his efforts during Thurmond’s 49-0 win over Ridge Spring Monetta, last week. Yeldell, a sophomore quarterback, went 10-16 with 93 passing yards and no interceptions.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted September 1, 2009
SPORTS – Gilbert and Mid Carolina lead the region with one win and no losses.  Strom Thurmond sits in third place at 1-1. Newberry, Saluda and Batesburg-Leesville will be looking to get into the win column this week. 
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Rebels Rebound in Big Way with 49-0 Shutout
By Tim Crane
web posted August 31, 2009
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond came out of the corner swinging and never let up.  “I’m proud of my team for playing hard and not getting complacent.  It was nice to hold them early, score on our first play and keep the intensity throughout the game," Head Coach Lee Sawyer said. The deciding indicator of the night took place right before the opening kickoff.  The Rebel’s won the coin toss and it was all over from there.
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Marcelis Thompson: Player of the Week
By Tim Crane
web posted August 28, 2009
SPORTS – Marcelis Thompson earned Player of the Week honors for his performance in the Rebels 28-21 loss at Chapin last week.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted August 28, 2009
SPORTS – Tim Crane takes a look "Around the Region" this week. Gilbert leads the region with one win. Strom Thurmond is last in the region with one loss and the other four region teams will play their first games this Friday night.
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Preview:  Rebel’s Home Opener vs Ridge Spring- Monetta
By Tim Crane
web posted August 26, 2009
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebels will look to get into the win column Friday night when the Trojan’s of Ridge Spring-Monetta come to town. Last week the Rebels dropped the season opener at Chapin, after a fourth quarter rally came up just short. 
Ridge Spring-Monetta will begin their season with the trip to Johnston. Head Coach Mark Rodgers says the team is healthy and will have had nine good practice days to prepare for ST, by Friday night. Last season RSM finished 5-6, losing in the first round of the playoffs to Christ Church. The Trojan offense averaged 14.9 ppg and their defense allowed 29.6 ppg, in 2008.
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Chapin Special Teams Take out Thurmond
By: Tim Crane
web posted August 24, 2009
CHAPIN – In a hard fought battle Friday night, the Strom Thurmond Rebels failed to overcome a 21-point rally by Chapin in the third quarter that placed them with a 28-14 lead at the start of the final quarter. It looked as though the Rebels were on their way to rally back when Raleigh Yeldell took a quarterback keeper around the left tackle for a 66 yard touchdown with 7:43 remaining in regulation.  Sam Northrop adds the point after kick to cut the Chapin lead to 28-21.
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Strom Thurmond v Chapin Game Preview
By Time Crane
web posted August 19, 2009
SPORTS – The days are getting shorter, schools are back in session and the Strom Thurmond Rebels are preparing to travel to Chapin for a battle with the Eagles.  It’s hard to believe, but football season is already upon us. Chapin acquired a new high profile coach in the offseason (Scott Early), when Larry Grady stepped down.  Early led Myrtle Beach to the AAA state title last season and has an overall record of 78-34 as a head coach. This will be Early’s first ever week zero game and hopefully his last, if it is up to him.
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Around Region III This Week
By Tim Crane
web posted August 19, 2009
SPORTS – A look at games around Region lll this week.
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Tim Crane: The Rebel Opponents for 2009
web posted August 11, 2009
SPORTS – It is time for the Strom Thurmond Fighting Rebels to start their season next week with an opener against Chapin on Friday, August 21 at 7:30 pm. Once again EdgefieldDaily.com’s Sports Editor Tim Crane has the season covered in his annual summary of the Rebel opponents including historical data spelling out the route to the Rebel’s quest for another exciting title run.
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Thurmond graduate named to All-South Atlantic Conference Teams
web posted August 6, 2009
SPORTS– Newberry College placed nine players on the 2009 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference teams, which is the second-most of any team in the conference behind Carson-Newman's 11 selections. Four Newberry players earned first team honors.
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Rebels prepare for 2009 Season
web posted August 5, 2009
SPORTS – While many high school football coaches across the state openly loathe the initial days of fall practice, during which players are not allowed to wear pads, Strom Thurmond’s Lee Sawyer sees things a little differently. “I felt like we’re getting better,” he said during Saturday’s afternoon run. “There are a lot of guys out here that you can already see the improvement in them (from spring) and with the things they’ve been doing over the summer. We know we can’t wear pads, but we just look to get better and improve every day. We can’t hit yet, but we can get better.”
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Rebels kick off football season with Jamborees starting next week
Sports: By Tim Crane
web posted July 30, 2009
JOHNSTON – Football season is fast approaching and the Strom Thurmond Rebels are getting prepared for another exciting year of high school football, Rebel style. The Rebels will begin football practice on Friday morning and will then travel to Laurens for a scrimmage on Saturday August 8.  They will scrimmage Ware Shoals, Chester, and Laurens. The scrimmage starts at 10 am. 
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STH star Hamilton choses UGA
web posted July 15, 2009
AUGUSTA Ga., - Former Strom Thurmond star Jakar Hamilton chose his next college home on Saturday at the Wild Wing Cafe on Washington Road and that home will be the university of Georgia.
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Edgefield County Red Sox win 2009 USSSA All-Star Challenge
web posted June 9, 2009
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Red Sox entered their 1st USSSA tournament this past weekend and ended up going 4-0 and winning the 2009 USSSA All-Star Challenge in Greenwood SC. The team was made up of players from Edgefield, Johnston, Bettis Academy, and Merriwether.
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EC Warriors are building a strong team character early in
the season
web posted June 3, 2009
EDGEFIELD – This past weekend the EC Warriors 16U AA travel baseball team from Edgefield County traveled to Aiken High School to play in the USSSA's Dixie Diamond Classic.  Manager Ty Face and Coach Danny Wilson gave the team goals to accomplish during this tournament.  The teams goals this weekend was; no errors (15 total last tournament and this tournament only had 1), pitchers get ahead in the count,
be enthusiastic during the game, and communicate out on the field when the ball is in play.
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Fox Creek Football Spring Practice gets underway
By Tim Crane
web posted May 28, 2009
SPORTS – The Fox Creek Predators are working hard this spring, preparing for the challenges of another tough season in Region IV 1A.  The main objective; to get everyone acclimated with the new offensive system (Wing T) that will be in place this fall.  Coach Schneider is scouting the talent and moving guys around to see who fits best at each position.
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Spring Football: Rebel Style (Photos)
By Tim Crane
web posted May 26, 2009
SPORTS – After a very successful season in 2008, the Strom Thurmond Rebels finally hit the gridiron again for Spring Practice over the past two weeks. Approximately 100 young men came out for the varsity and junior varsity squads. There have been a few changes to the coaching staff with the departure of Doug Painter. Louis Scott will take over as Athletic Director and defensive assistant. Chad Leaphart will take the reins as Offensive Coordinator.
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Edgefield County Warriors take State Directors Challenge National Invitational Tournament
web posted May 21, 2009
SPORTS – Congratulations to the EC Warriors 16U AA USSSA Travel baseball team for their exceptional efforts this past weekend by winning the State Directors Challenge National Invitational Tournament at Chapin High School.  For the past eight months over 25 baseball players ranging from 13 to 16 years old have been practicing and trying out for the team.  Finally twelve playersand their family proceeded to Chapin, South Carolina for their very first National Invitational Tournament.
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Lady Pats take fifth straight state title (Photo)
web posted May 13, 2009
COLUMBIA - The Wardlaw Lady Patriots and head coach Ron Conley probably could have won a fifth straight softball state championship over the weekend without a phone call and personal pep talk from Arizona softball legend and Olympic champion Jennie Finch, but it certainly didn't hurt matters.
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Strom Thurmond loses another coach to Saluda High
By Tim Crane
web posted May 1, 2009
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond’s Brent Wilder will be stepping down as head baseball coach of the Rebels and going to Saluda High.  Wilder wanted an opportunity to get back into coaching football as well as remaining in baseball, so he has decided to make the move to Saluda.  Current Athletic Director, Doug Painter, says Wilder will be an assistant baseball coach and an offensive lineman coach at Saluda.
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Wilson signs scholarship for college baseball (Photo)
web posted April 30, 2009
JOHNSTON – It has been twelve years since a baseball player from Strom Thurmond High School has signed to play college baseball, but Josh Wilson broke through that barrier when he signed a full scholarship to attend Spartanburg Methodist College on Wednesday at the high school. “You’re getting a great student,” Brent Wilder, Thurmond’s Head Coach told SMC’s Head Coach Tim Wallace. “That’s the ones we like to go after,” Wallace replied.
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Fox Creek Lady Predators capture third straight Region 4-A crown
web posted April 29, 2009
MERRIWETHER – The Fox Creek High School Softball Team has won the Region 4-A title for the third year in a row. The Lady Predators went undefeated in region and clinched the title on Wednesday with their win against Wagener-Salley High School.
"The bats are starting to come alive," said Coach Amanda Schneider. "We have had 30 hits in the last 17 innings of ball play. We need to keep that going heading into the District playoffs."
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Courtney Mealing signs with Francis Marion University
web posted April 22, 2009
JOHNSTON – Courtney Mealing says she felt an instant connection to Francis Marion University and the Patriot players during her recruiting visit there. So much so, that on the trip back home to Edgefield County she was already considering making a commitment to the school. For Mealing, Strom Thurmond's all-time leading scorer, the two-hour drive had definitely been worth it.
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Wardlaw's Kevin to walk on at Hargrave Military Academy
web posted April 15, 2009
SPORTS – Kevin Ginn spent a relaxing few days last week catching rays on Grand Cayman, but the warm sunshine and inviting locale were hardly the only reasons he was able to enjoy the time off. The news that the Wardlaw Academy senior had been offered a coveted walk-on spot with the Hargrave Military Academy football team went a long way toward easing his mind.
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Courtney Mealing ends a memorable career with no regrets
web posted April 15, 2009
SPORTS – Courtney Mealing's legacy at Strom Thurmond High School is secure.
She is the school's all-time leading scorer by a wide margin with 2,781 career points, and boasts totals of 668 rebounds, 409 assists and 382 steals for a stellar career average of 20.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game. But as good as those numbers are, she was even more impressive as a senior.
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Doug Painter Leaving Rebels to Become a Saluda Tiger
By Tim Crane
web posted March 11, 2009
JOHNSTON – Doug Painter, current Athletic Director/Offensive Coordinator, will be leaving STHS, to take over the Saluda High football program.  Painter will finish out the school year at Thurmond and then proceed as the Athletic Director/Head Coach of Saluda High. 
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Wardlaw girls win second straight SCISA title 45-26, stretch unbeaten streak to 51 games
web posted March 4, 2009
SPORTS – Jimmy Lisenby had problems selecting a starting five all season long.
And he never did end up nailing down a set lineup to start basketball games - all the way through to the state championship game. In fact, the first-year Wardlaw varsity girls' basketball coach didn't even use the term "starting five" the entire year.
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Strom Thurmond Rebel Varsity Baseball 2009 Preview
By Head Coach Brent Wilder
web posted February 27, 2009
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebel baseball team returns seven starters and three reserves from the 2008 team which finished in a tie for last in Region V-AAA.  With the move down in classification, the Rebels are looking forward to a fresh start in a tough Region III-AA. The team is led by five seniors who look to finish there high school playing days successfully.
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Tra'ves Bush signs with Navy (Photo)
web posted February 18, 2009
SPORTS - Anyone who spends more than a few moments around Strom Thurmond senior Tra'ves Bush understands the meaning when head football coach Lee Sawyer says "this is why you coach" after watching Bush sign a collegiate scholarship offer last Wednesday with the United States Naval Academy.
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Rebels and Lady Rebels enter Basketball play-offs this week
web posted February 16, 2009
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Basketball Teams are entering the first round of play-offs this week. The Lady Rebels will host Keenan Tuesday night at 7 pm. The Rebels team will host Eau Claire Wednesday night at 7 pm. Both games will be held at the Strom Thurmond High School Gym. Wins in the games will be followed by the next round of play with home court advantage in the Rebel Gym.
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Two Rebels Going to Play College Football
By Tim Crane
web posted February 11, 2009
SPORTS – Congratulations to Strom Thurmond’s Tristan Bellamy and Tra’ves Bush on signing athletic scholarships to play football at the next level.
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Local recruits put pen to paper
web posted February 11, 2009
SPORTS – It's easy to get overlooked playing 8-Man football, even when you stand six-foot-three-inches tall and weigh in at around 285 pounds like Wardlaw Academy senior lineman Jorgedebro Pacifico. All of which means if you plan on earning a college scholarship - and from this level of football all college scholarships are earned - you have to buckle down and really get to work.
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Strom Thurmond High sends Orangeburg another hard worker
web posted February 11, 2009
JOHNSTON – There are few sure things when it comes to evaluating high school football talent. But graduating effort is one constant that seems to emit from certain quality programs. South Carolina State football coach Buddy Pough knows that Strom Thurmond High School is one of those programs, and he has grown comfortable signing former Rebel players of coach Lee Sawyer's.
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2009 Rebel Baseball Schedules Now Online
web posted February 9, 2009
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond High School Baseball teams are set to kick off their seasons this week and the Fighting Rebel Varsity and JV Team schedules are now available online.
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Rebels Coach Lee Sawyer will stay at STH
web posted January 24, 2009
JOHNSTON – Coach Lee Sawyer put an end to any rumors that he was considering leaving Strom Thurmond to fill the shoes of Greenwood coach Shell Dula who announced in December that he was retiring after 12 years as Greenwood’s head football coach. Coach Sawyer was thought to be the top pick for the job after being a former defensive coordinator under Dula for three years. “I would like to announce that I am not pursuing the Greenwood High School job or any other job that I may be rumored to take,” Sawyer said at a press conference at Strom Thurmond Friday morning.
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The game Kevin Ginn will never forget
web posted January 7, 2009
JOHNSTON - Kevin Ginn always gives his best, no matter the playing field.
But it just so happens that his best night of football came when his teammates needed it most. It was a magical night that ended with another state title, with a championship medallion placed around his neck and plenty of memories the Wardlaw senior will never ever forget.
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Rebels prominent in All-Region lll-AA Team
web posted December 20, 2008
SPORTS – The Region III-AA All-Region Football Team has been slated and players from Strom Thurmond litter the lineup including Strom Thuromond's Lee Sawyer as Coach of the Year. Below is the complete listing of the All-Region Team.
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Weekend of Champions
By Tim Crane
web posted December 8, 2008
SPORTS – The Weekend of Champions is complete and the scores of the games are listed below.
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Weekend of Champions coming Friday night
By Tim  Crane
web posted December 1, 2008
SPORTS – This Friday night will be the weekend of champions, as many will be named. Below are the match-ups scheduled to be played.
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Scores of Interest across the state
By Tim Crane
web posted December 1, 2008
SPORTS – The field narrows as play-offs continue. Below are the scores from high school games played last Friday night.
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Games of interest across the state
By Tim Crane
web posted November 27, 2008
SPORTS – Games of interest across the state Friday November 28.
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Rebels 2008-2009 Football season schedule
web posted May 9, 2008
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Edgefield County Recreation Schedules
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Undefeated Wardlaw claims State Title
web posted November 24, 2008
SPORTS – Wardlaw Academy won its forth state title in the SCISA 8-Man championship in St. Matthews Friday night. The Patriots were held scoreless in the second half but the 36-24 lead at halftime was enough to capture the victory.
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Rebels out of State Title run, end season 12-1
By Tim Crane
web posted November 24, 2008
SPORTS – The Central Eagles came to Johnston undefeated and they left that way, with a 12-7 victory over Strom Thurmond.  These two teams were just as even on the field as they were on paper.  Two of the best that South Carolina Class AA had to offer, battled it out until the very end and unfortunately there could only be one winner.
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Play-off scores across the state
By Tim Crane
web posted November 24, 2008
SPORTS – The season is winding down and the field of winners continues to dewindle. Below is a complete breakdown of the playoff games and chamionship games from friday night.
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Play-off match ups for Friday night
By Tim Crane
web posted November 20, 2008
MERRIWETHER – The field is narrowing for those in contention for state titles. Below is a listing of Semi and Quarter Finals in title races. Two Edgefield County teams, Strom Thurmond and Wardlaw Academy, remain undefeated in their quests.
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Play-Off Preview: Pageland Central at Strom Thurmond, Round III
By Tim Crane
web posted November 19, 2008
SPORTS – The Eagles of Central High will bring their unbeaten 12-0 record to Johnston, Friday, to battle the undefeated Strom Thurmond Rebels 12-0.  This is the premier game in the state as it features the only matchup of two unbeaten teams in any classification. These two teams are a statistical tie on paper, so the game must be decided on the field.  If this was a heavyweight fight, it would be on pay per view because it’s 12-0 versus 12-0 and somebody's gotta go
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Rebels Trounce Tigers 61-27 - Move to Round 3
By Tim Crane
web posted November 17, 2008
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebels proved they are worthy of their undefeated record by dominating the Southside Tigers by a score of 61-27 Saturday night. The play of the game came with 8 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter with Rebel’s leading 28-13 and the momentum shifting towards Southside. The Southside Tigers forced the Strom Thurmond punt in a scoreless third quarter. After an errant snap, Rebel kicker Ren Fell was forced to chase the ball catching up with it at the Rebel 20 yard line while he was being chased by four, huge and hungry, Southside Tigers.
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Play-off scores from around the state
By Tim Crane
web posted November 17, 2008
SPORTS – The field of teams is narrowing as the second week of play-off games came to an end last weekend. Below is a recap of all play-off game scores. Strom Thurmond and Wardlaw advance.
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Games of interest around the state play-offs
By Tim Crane
web posted November 14, 2008
SPORTS – Games of interests around the state play-offs Friday night.
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Preview of Southside at Strom Thurmond: Playoffs Round 2
By Tim Crane
web posted November 12, 2008
SPORTS – The undefeated Strom Thurmond Rebels (11-0) will host the Southside Tigers (7-4), in the second round of the AA playoffs.  Southside comes to Johnston ranked ninth, in the entire state, for offensive scoring.   
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Johnston's Matt Holmes named in All-SAC honors
web posted November 12, 2008
SPORTS – Newberry College senior linebacker Will Newell was named the 2008 South Atlantic Conference Football Defensive Player of the Year, as the league announced its annual football honors Monday. A total of eight Newberry players made all-SAC teams, with five earning first team accolades.
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A historical look back: Rebel Teams With Playoff Shutouts and How They Fared
By Tim Crane
web posted November 11, 2008
SPORTS – Last week Strom Thurmond shut Columbia out, 42-0 and that became the 14th postseason shutout in Rebel history.  This was the Blue Steel defense’s sixth shutout of the 2008 season.  Playoff shutouts are a rarity, due to the level of competition.  After all, only the top teams usually make the playoffs.  Here is a look at the other times Strom Thurmond has pitched a shutout in the postseason and how they finished the season.
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Rebels Crush Columbia, Cruise to Round 2
By: Tim Crane
web posted November 10, 2008
SPORTS – After Strom took the lead Friday night, the only thing in doubt was a possible shutout. The Blue Steel defense, filled with experience gathering second stringers, calmed those fears with 1:30 remaining in the game while being backed up at their 3 yard line.
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Play-off scores across the State: Rebels remain undefeated
By Tim Crane
web posted November 8, 2008
SPORTS – The first round of play-off games are history and the road to the State Championship is narrowing. Below are the results from the games around the state. Strom Thurmond (11-0) defeated Columbia 42-0 and will face off against Southside, who defeated Emerald by a score of 74-37. The two teams will take to the field at Thurmond this coming Friday night.
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Preview: Columbia at Strom Thurmond AA Playoffs Round 1
by Tim Crane
web posted November 6, 2008
SPORTS – The Columbia Capitals (6-4) travel to Rebel Country, to take on undefeated Strom Thurmond (10-0) this Friday night. This is the first round of the 2008 AA playoffs and a beginning of the new season for every team.  Throw the records out of the window because all teams all equal (0-0), at this point.  
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Playoff football match ups for week 11
By Tim Crane
web posted November 4, 2008
SPORTS – Playoff football match ups for week 11
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High School Football scores of interest across the state
By Tim Crane
web posted November 4, 2008
SPORTS –  High School Football scores of interest across the state.
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Rebels Gouge Gilbert, Finish Regular Season with Perfect 10-0 record
By Tim Crane
web posted November 3, 2008
JOHNSTON – A potentially tricky night turned into a treat as the 2008 Rebels become the first Thurmond team to start 10-0 since 1985.  The Indians would not let Strom achieve perfection without a fight, as they scored over twice as many points on the Blue Steel defense, than any other team has this year. 
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Play-off brackets: Keep up with the Rebels march to a State title
web posted November 3, 2008
JOHNSTON – Below is an display of the Rebels run for the state title. EdgefieldDaily.com will update links to this page as the race continues.
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STH 10-0 Teams and Halloween, Rebels get "tricks" and "treats"
By Tim Crane
web posted October 30, 2008
SPORTS – This Friday night (Halloween) the 2008 Strom Thurmond Rebels have a chance to accomplish something only five other Strom Thurmond teams have ever been able to do; start 10-0.  Although this is a great accomplishment, it does not guarantee post season success.  Here is a look at the other Rebel teams that has started 10-0 and how they fared in the playoffs.
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Preview: Gilbert vs Strom Thurmond
By Tim Crane
web posted October 30, 2008
SPORTS – The Gilbert Indians (6-3) (2-2) will make the trip over to Johnston for their first ever meeting with Strom Thurmond (9-0) (4-0).  This will be the final week of the regular season in Class AA football. 
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Games of interest - Week 10
By Tim Crane
web posted October 30, 2008
SPORTS – All games of interest across the state for Week 10 are listed below. All three local High School Football teams will be playing at home this week. Strom Thurmond and Wardlaw move into post season play no matter the outcome of their Friday night games while Fox Creek will end it's season with only two wins on the books and Ridge Spring Monetta being the heavy favorite in their match-up tomorrow night.
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Scores of Interest - Week 9 - 10/24
By Tim Crane
web posted October 30, 2008
SPORTS – The Rebels and the Patriots remain undefeated going into their last game of the year with strong wins last week. Fox Creek fell to Hunter Kinard Tyler 28-6 and fell to 2-7 on the year.
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Region Preview: Week 10 Final Week of Regular Season
By Tim Crane
web posted October 27, 2008
Sports – The Strom Thurmond Rebels won the Region Crown last week, but there is a lot football to be played in region three.  Halloween will be full of treats or tricks because every region three team is still alive with playoff hopes.  Five teams are left to fight over the last 3 playoff spots.
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Thurmond Blanks Newberry, Wins Region
By Tim Crane
web posted October 25, 2008
SPORTS – Talk about one quarter setting a tone for the entire game. The Rebels came out of the gate with fire and determination on both sides of the ball and never allowed the Bulldogs a fighting chance.  Newberry’s first three possessions resulted in three, 3 and outs, while the Rebel offense scored touchdown’s on their first three possessions.  The Rebels led 21-0 by the end of the first quarter and were well on their way to securing the region crown.
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A Brief History of High Scoring and Stout Defense by the Rebels
By Tim Crane
web posted October 23, 2008
SPORTS – On Friday night Strom Thurmond racked up 535 yards and 64 points while holding Saluda to a measly 33 yards and 0 points. This spectacular display of offense and defense, prompted me to inquire, into the history books, in search of other Rebel teams that have scored 60 + points.  During my search of knowledge, I discovered some other interesting numbers, as well.
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Preview:  Strom Thurmond at Newberry - Region crown at stake
By Time Crane
web posted October 22, 2008
SPORTS – The undefeated Strom Thurmond Rebels (8-0) (3-0) will make the trip up hwy 121, to face the Newberry Bulldogs (3-5) (1-2), this Friday night. Newberry enters the game averaging 17 points per game on offense and allowing 23 points per game on defense.
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Games of Interest Around the State Week 9
By Time Crane
web posted October 22, 2008
SPORTS – Below are the games of Interest across the state. Strom Thurmond looks to go 9-0 as does the Wardlaw Patriots.
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Rebels Rout Saluda 64-0 to remain undefeated
By Tim Crane
web posted October 20, 2008
SPORTS – The liquid sunshine was steady throughout the night, but it wasn’t enough precipitation to drown out the fireworks that Coach Lee Sawyer brought to the show. Saluda received the opening kickoff and it only took two plays for Tra’ves Bush to sniff out an interception from the Tiger offense.  The Rebel offense took the field and moved 38 yards in 7 plays before Javon Brown called his own number from 12 yards out to put Thurmond on the scoreboard, with 8:37 to go in the 1st quarter.  The Rebels missed the point after attempt because of a high snap and wet ball leaving the Rebels a 6-0 lead.
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Around the Region - Week 8
By Tim Crane
web posted October 20, 2008
SPORTS – We are past the halfway mark of Region III play and there are many more questions than answers. There are 4 teams tied at 1-2 in region play, with just 2 games remaining.  Two of the four tied, will not make the playoffs. Strom Thurmond is the only team that has yet to suffer a defeat in region play.  The Rebels can win the region this week if they beat Newberry and Batesburg-Leesville beats Mid Carolina. So, ST fans….pull for the ST Rebels and B-L Panthers this week.
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Scores around the state
By Tim Crane
web posted October 18, 2008
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebels routed the Saluda Tigers to remain undefeated for the season, as did Wardlaw Academy with their 36-6 defeat of Patrick Henry. Both teams are now 8-0 and undefeated in Region play. Charter High School Fox Creek dropped another game to move to 2-6 for the season after being shut out by Blackville-Hilda 42-0. Scores across the state are below.
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Games of interest for week 8 of High School Football
By Tim Crane
web posted October 17, 2008
SPORTS – Games of interest for week 8 of High School Football.
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Saluda at Strom Thurmond: A Rivalry Renewed
By Tim Crane
web posted October 15, 2008
SPORTS – The Tigers of Saluda High (4-3) (1-1) will make the trip to Johnston, for a battle with the Rebels of Strom Thurmond (7-0) (2-0), this Friday night. Neither team can afford a region loss at this point in the season.  Saluda is coming off a disappointing loss to Mid Carolina (20-14) and Strom Thurmond will come into the game from an impressive thumping of Batesburg-Leesville (37-12).  
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This week Around the Region
By Tim Crane
web posted October 14, 2008
SPORTS – With just two weeks of region play in the books, Region III has shown why it is considered one of the strongest regions in the state of South Carolina. Five of the six teams have already earned a region victory, four of the six teams have a winning record, and the region is still wide open for any team to win. Strom Thurmond is the only team that has yet to suffer a defeat in region play. Batesburg-Leesville is the only team that has not scored a region victory, thus far. Newberry is the only region team that has given up more points than they have scored.
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Rebels Reset Panthers Home Win Streak
By Tim Crane
 web posted October 13, 2008
SPORTS – The 3rd quarter separated the men from the boys.  Ren Fell opened the second half with a touchback, the Blue Steel defense held for a three and out, and the Rebel offense marched 51 yards, in seven plays and four minutes, behind a very game offensive line, to pull Strom Thurmond away, 20-6.  The Rebel defense only allowed the Panthers 17 yards, on three possessions, and no points in the 3rd  quarter.  They also forced a high snap on a B-L punt that resulted in the Rebels taking over at the Panther 17 yd line.  That would produce three more points for the Rebel offense. 
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Scores Around the State - Week 7
By: Tim Crane
web posted October 11, 2008
SPORTS – Edgefield County High Schools were all winners Friday night with Strom Thurmond and Wardlaw Academy remaining perfect on the season advancing to 7-0 and Fox Creek picking up their second win for the year to advane to 2-5.
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Preview: Strom Thurmond at Batesburg-Leesville
By: Tim Crane
web posted October 8, 2008
SPORTS – The undefeated Rebels (6-0) will travel to Batesburg this Friday, for a region III battle with the Panthers (4-2). This is the first time, in 18 years these two teams have not met in a week 2, non-region game.
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This week around the Region
By: Tim Crane
web posted October 8, 2008
SPORTS – This week Strom Thurmond travels down to Batesburg-Leesville for the second region game, of the year. Batesburg-Leesville will come into the game motivated to get their first region win, after a close loss to Gilbert, last week in overtime.  Batesburg is undefeated at home this year.
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Games of Interest Around the State Week 7
web posted October 8, 2008
SPORTS – Games of Interest Around the State Week 7
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Rebels romp with 28-6 win over Mid Carolina - Remain Undefeated
By: Tim Crane
web posted October 6, 2008
JOHNSTON – With just under five minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter, Strom Thurmond, leading 7-0 and facing a three and out, decides to fake a punt by direct snapping to Tra’ves Bush. Bush rushes 34 yards down to the Mid Carolina 22.  Three plays later Maurice Brown would score from three yards out to move Thurmond ahead 14-0 and give them all the momentum needed to pull away.
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Scores across the state - Week 6
By Tim Crane
web posted October 6, 2008
SPORTS – Two of the county's three high school football teams came away big winners Friday night. Strom Thurmond moved to 6-0 with a 28-6 win over Mid Carolina and Wardlaw trounced Christian by a whopping 56-6. North shut out Fox Creek 42-0. See the scores across the state below.
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Preview: Mid Carolina vs Strom Thurmond
By Time Crane
web posted October 1, 2008
SPORTS – The Mid Carolina Rebels (2-3) will travel to Johnston on Friday night to take on the undefeated Strom Thurmond Rebels (5-0).  This will be the Region III opener for both teams. This game is only one week shy of the 39th anniversary of their last meeting; it has been quite some time since these two teams have played. 
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Wardlaw J.V. Gets 2nd Win after Defeating Cambridge Academy
By Daniel Wooten
web posted October 1, 2008
JOHNSTON – On Thursday, September 25th, the Wardlaw Academy’s J.V. football team faced Cambridge Academy at Wardlaw.  Wardlaw won the game 26 – 8.  Reed Moseley led the J.V. Patriots in both rushing and receiving.  Moseley had 21 carries for 170 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns.  Receiving he had 2 catches for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.
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Rebels Blank Silver Bluff for Third Shut Out
By: Tim Crane
web posted September 29, 2008
In a battle of the area’s top two defenses, Javon Brown and Maurice Brown took turns pounding the ball against Silver Bluffs defense, for 10 plays, 77 yards and five minutes to obtain the games only score, halfway through the 4th quarter.   The Blue Steel defense continued their selfish ways by not allowing Silver Bluff to score and holding  the Bulldogs to six - three and outs, on 11 total drives. 
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Region Play Begins This Week, Region Standings
By: Tim Crane
web posted September 29, 2008
SPORTS – The days are getting shorter, the temperature is falling, and the football is warming up….must mean region play is about to begin.  We are half way through the regular season and will enter the real season Friday night when the Region III AA games begin.
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Scores from across the state for Week 5
By Tim Crane
web posted September 27, 2008
SPORTS – Scores from across the state for Week 5
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Preview of Strom Thurmond at Silver Bluff
By Tim Crane
web posted September 25, 2008
SPORTS – Strom Thurmond travels down to Petticoat Junction and will put their unbeaten record on the line against the 3-1 Silver Bluff Bulldogs this Friday. This will be Strom Thurmond’s first test against a 2A opponent this year. Both teams have the ability to put a lot of points on the board and they each have very strong defenses.
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This week across the region
By Tim Crane
web posted September 23, 2008
SPORTS – Region III flexed its muscle last week and showed why it is one of the toughest regions in AA football, as all region teams won their games.  This week the schedule looks favorable for a repeat. After four games each, no region team has a losing record.  Strom Thurmond is the only unbeaten team remaining in Region III and is one of only 6 unbeaten teams in Class AA.
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Wardlaw J.V. Patriots Football Team Gets 1st Win of Season (Photo)
By Student Correspondent Daniel Wooten
web posted September 23, 2008
SPORTS – On Thursday, September 18th, Wardlaw’s J.V. football team traveled to Jefferson Davis Academy in Blackville to take on the Raiders. The J.V. Patriots won by a score of 36 - 6. The leading rusher for the Patriots was Cody Johnson with 5 carries for 54 yards and 1 touchdown. 
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Rebels remain perfect with 35-0 shut out of South Aiken
By Tim Crane
web posted September 22, 2008
AIKEN – On a night when the horses couldn’t get out of the gate for South Aiken, their best chance for a score came with 5:24 remaining in the 4th quarter, when a Thoroughbreds defensive player picked up a Rebel fumble and ran it 59 yards to Strom Thurmond’s 26 yard line. That was about the only highlight South Aiken conjured up all night. Although in a hole, the Blue Steel Defense stepped up once again and held for a three and out and their second shutout of the year. 
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Scores around the state: All three area schools come away winners
By: Tim Crane
web posted September 20, 2008
SPORTS – All three Edgefield County Schools walked away winners Friday night with Strom Thurmond shutting out South Aiken by a score of 35-0, Wardlaw trouncing St. Paul’s 70-6, and Fox Creek posting only their second victory in years with a big win over C.A. Johnson by a score of 40-22.
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A preview of Strom Thurmond at South Aiken
By: Tim Crane
web posted September 17, 2008
SPORTS – This week, the undefeated Strom Thurmond Rebels travel down to Thoroughbred Country to face South Aiken.  The T-Breds have not won a game this year, but their 0-3 record may be a deceptive tool when trying to determine the strength of their team.
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Region Standings - Week 4
By: Tim Crane
web posted September 17, 2008
SPORTS – After three games each, three region teams have winning records and three teams are one game under .500. Strom Thurmond is the only unbeaten team remaining in Region III 2A.
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Games of Interest Around the State Week 4
Sports: By Tim Crane
 web posted September 16, 2008
SPORTS – Games of interest across the state in week 4
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Rebels Sting Jackets 21-7
Sports: By Tim Crane
web posted September 15, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond calmed any fears of a second half letdown against the North Augusta Yellow Jackets Friday night when Maurice Brown scored on a one yard run with 8:16 remaining in the 3rd quarter to put the Rebels on top 14-7.  That score would give the Rebels all the confidence they needed to shut North Augusta down by scoring 21 unanswered points in the game.
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Scores of Interest Around the State Week 3
web posted September 13, 2008
By: Tim Crane
SPORTS – Scores around the state.
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Around the Region --Week 3 September 12th
By Tim Crane
web posted September 10, 2008
SPORTS –  After two games each, all region III teams now have at least one win on the season.  Strom Thurmond and Gilbert are the only teams not to suffer a defeat, thus far. 
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Games of Interest Around the State Week 3
By: Tim Crane
web posted September 10, 2008
SPORTS – Games of Interest Around the State Week 3
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Major match-up: Strom Thurmond vs North Augusta Friday night
Sports by: Tim Crane
web posted September 9, 2008
SPORTS – This will be an early season test for both teams.  The Rebels and Jackets will enter Friday riding high expectations.  At 2-0, both teams have convincing wins over lesser opponents.  Friday night will tell the tale of just how good these two teams are.  On paper they are evenly matched: ST is averaging 36.5 ppg on offense and the Rebel defense is giving up just 6 ppg with one shutout.  NA is averaging 31 ppg and the Jacket defense is only giving up 3.5 ppg with one shutout.
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Scores across the state
By Tim Crane
web posted September 6, 2008
COUNTY – Scores of Week 2- 9/5
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Games of Interest Around the State
web posted September 4, 2008
By Tim Crane
SPORTS – Games of Interest Around the State- Week 2- Sept. 5
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Region Standings
web posted September 4, 2008
By Tim Crane
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Coaches or Meteorologists?
By Tim Crane: Sports
web posted September 3, 2008
COUNTY – It appears that the Rebels could not have planned on taking a better week off.  With Hurricane Hannah, possibly, headed for the Carolina’s this week, the Rebels will avoid the mass panic of trying to reschedule or play.  Coincidental or good omen?  Could be both, but the coaching staff made a great decision when setting this schedule, so far in advance.
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Wardlaw trounces Long Cane 42-20
Photo by Trudi Belcher
web posted September 3, 2008
McCORMICK - The Wardlaw Academy Patriots started the 2008 football season off with a bang after defeating Long Cane Academy 42-20 on Friday night. The first quarter proved to be exciting and competitive, with the Patriots and Long Cane trading touchdowns. But the Wardlaw defense adjusted and clamped down on the home team in the second quarter, while the Patriots turned things up a notch on offense with three scores.
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Rebels dominate Trojans 49-12
Rebels outscore opponents 73-12 in first two weeks of season
By: Tim Crane
 web posted September 1, 2008
RIDGE SPRING – The Strom Thurmond Rebels continued to show their dominance on the gridiron Friday night with another resounding victory, this time with a 49-12 win over Ridge Spring Monetta. The Rebel’s Dylan Durham put the game away early in the 2nd quarter with a 42 yard punt return for a touchdown that gave the Rebels a 35-0 lead. Strom Thurmond dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball all night and through the first half of play Ridge Spring had only two first downs, 29 rushing yards and 26 receiving yards.
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This week around the region
By: Tim Crane
web posted August 26, 2008
SPORTS – Week 1 of South Carolina High School Football has arrived and now things are in full swing across the state.  Last week the Rebels shut out a solid Chapin team and this week they look to improve on their 1-0 record, as they take on the Mighty Trojans of Ridge Spring-Monetta High. Last weeks Chapin game can be used, somewhat, as a measuring stick going into region play because the Eagles play three other Region III teams; Gilbert, Newberry and Mid Carolina.
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Games of Interest Around the State
Week 1- 8/29
By Tim Crane
web posted August 26, 2008
COUNTY – Games of Interest Around the State.
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Rebels clip Eagles wings in 24-0 shut-out
Sports: Tim Crane
web posted August 25, 2008
COUNTY – The Strom Thurmond Rebels opened the season on a good note, in bad weather.  Tropical Storm Fay, made her presence felt in Edgefield County as she delivered some much needed rain to the area.  In spite of the rain, The Fighting Rebels went on to shut Chapin out for the 3rd time in their 5 meetings.
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Games of Interest Around the State Week 0
Sports By: Tim Crane
web posted August 22, 2008
SPORTS – A look across the state in Friday night's football match-ups.
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Rebels face off against Chapin Friday
By: Tim Crane : Sports
web posted August 20, 2008
COUNTY – Another year of Strom Thurmond Football has arrived.  This year the Rebels drop down to Class AA and enter the extremely competitive Region 3.  As usual, Strom Thurmond has a tough pre-region schedule, which will prepare the Rebels for region play.  Playing up prepares the team for a region title run and allows no false sense of security.  You will know what you have after the first 5 games (Chapin, Ridge Spring, North Augusta, South Aiken, Silver Bluff).
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Games of Interest Around the State- Week 0- 8/22
By: Tim Crane : Sports
web posted August 20, 2008
COUNTY – Below are the games of interest around the state for Week 0 of the foorball season.
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Rebels: undefeated in preseason play, opens with Chapin this Friday
By: Tim Crane : Sports
web posted August 20, 2008
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Fighting Rebels closed out the preseason scrimmages and jamborees undefeated this weekend and will be facing off against Chapin this Friday night to start the 2008-2009 football season. Tim Crane (Left), EdgefieldDaily.com’s new sports writer, has the latest update and outlook for this weekend’s opener.
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Strom Thurmond Football 2008 - The Opponents
web posted July 31, 2008
COUNTY – What is in store for the Strom Thurmond Rebels this year? Nobody really knows, but Tim Crane offers this view of the upcoming season with stats and records.
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Johnston Dixie Youth All-Stars makes return to State Championship for third year in a row (Photo)
By Ty Face
web posted July 15, 2008
GREENWOOD - James "Fish" Herrin is a true believer. He knows that no matter the situation, his ballplayers have what it takes to get the job done. Herrin, head coach of the Johnston Dixie Youth Majors All-Star team (Under 12), got yet another lesson in the toughness and perseverance of his troops during District Three play in Greenwood.
Playing in its first game against Clinton, lost 3-1 and found itself in the loser's bracket after just the first game. But the team returned on Sunday and won their game 18-5 against Calhoun Falls.
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Palmetto Surge Sails through SC State Championship
web posted July 9, 2008
AIKEN – Palmetto Surge 10 U Travel Baseball Team sailed through the South Carolina State Championship in Aiken, SC this past weekend July 5-6. Finishing up with an undefeated 5-0 record, the boys are headed to the World Series in Lexington, SC next week, July 13-20.
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Schedules for Youth and Dixie Youth Baseball
2008 Coach’s Pitch Schedule    2008 T-Ball Schedule   2008 Master schedule

Edgefield, Johnston teams advance to region playoff in Dixie Youth All Star play
web posted July 2, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Two Edgefield County Dixie Youth Baseball Teams have advanced to region play after the four day tournament held in Edgefield this weekend. The Edgefield Minor League team advanced after defeating Ninety Six 13-9 and the Johnston Major League Team advances with their 7-3 victory over Abbeville.
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All Star Tournaments this weekend
web posted June 23, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Recreation Department will be hosting two All Star Tournaments this coming weekend that will kickoff on Friday, June 27 and run through Sunday. June 29. A Monday game may be needed depending on the outcome of the tournament games. The tournament will be held at the Edgefield Dixie Youth ball fields.
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Final week of baseball, tournament to begin June 2
web posted May 28, 2008
WEBNEWS – This is the final week of games in Dixie Youth Regular Season play which will wrap up Thursday night. An end of the season tournament starting next Monday, June 2nd in Johnston.  It will be a double elimination tournament.  There will be 4 games a night, all in Johnston. The Recreation program will alternate locations each year between the 3 locations. The Championship games are set for Friday the 6th. Below is the most current standings of all teams.
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Dixie Youth Baseball teams close ranks
web posted May 22, 2008
COUNTY – Edgefield County Recreation Minor and Major League Baseball standings show teams gaining ground and the Johnston Orioles remaining undefeated.
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Josh Wilson Selected to Participate in Regional Tournament
web posted May 19, 2008
JOHNSTON – Baseball Factory would like to announce that Josh Wilson of Edgefield was recently selected to participate in the Under Armour Southeast Regional Tournament. The Under Armour Southeast Regional tournament is a national tournament for the country’s top high school players.
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Full Rebels schedule released
web posted May 15, 2008
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond High School Rebels have released their 2008-2009 schedule including a matchup of the Ninth Grade team of STH and Fox Creek. There will be no game played on the "Meet the Rebels" night on Aug. 14. Spectators will view a practice session prior to the event.
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Johnston teams top rankings in Dixie Youth Standings
web posted May 13, 2008
SPORTS – The latest standings for the Dixie Youth Baseball has been released. The Johnston Orioles remain udefeated at 9-0 in the Minor League with the Edgefield Braves just two games back. In Major League play the Johnston Red Sox hold a one game lead over the Edgefield Braves and a 1.5 game lead over the Edgefield Mariners.
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Rebels announce 2008-2009 season schedule
web posted May 9, 2008
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond High School Fighting Rebels football schedule has been released. The schedule is regular 2-A season play and does not include pre-season or post season play.
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Rebel Golf Team takes Lower State Title
web posted May 7, 2008
COUNTY – The Strom Thurmond Golf Team took the Lower State Golf Championship on Monday and will now advance to the State Championship in Myrtle Beach next week. The Rebels took the title with a one stroke advantage over Chapin High School with a total score of 302. The Rebels were the only team competing with females on the team.
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Baseball Rec teams close ranks, two challenge race for first place in major league play just one game away from lead
web posted April 29, 2008
COUNTY – The race for top spots in the Dixie Youth Baseball field saw some changes over the past week with the Johnston Orioles staying undefeated in minor league play and the Johnston Red Sox gaining ground with a four game winning streak that has placed them atop the standings with the Edgefield Mariners and Braves just one game behind the lead in major league play.
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Johnston Red Sox improve in Dixie Youth standings after win and 12-0 shut-out
web posted April 19, 2008
COUNTY – The county baseball season is well underway and EdgefieldDaily.com continues to bring readers the most up-to-date scores and standings for this week's action. The Johnston Orioles and the Edgefield Braves continue their undefeated record in the minor and major youth leagues respectively. The Johnston Red Sox improved in the major league with two impressive wins this week defeating the Mariners 3-0 on Tuesday and the Giants with a 12-0 shut out on Thursday to move into second place.
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County Recreation Baseball Standing as of April 14
web posted April 15, 2008
SPORTS – The initial standings for the county recreation baseball season is now available. Though individual team scores are not available in this report, scores will be made available each Saturday along with the current standings for the remainder of the season. All information is provided by Edgefield County Recreation Director Nick Wates. Below are the current standings for both minor and major league teams.
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Patriots split Double Header with Andrew Jackson
web posted April 3, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Wardlaw Patrtiot Baseball team split a doubleheader on Tuesday  with Andrew Jackson Academy. The Patriots dropped the first game by a score of 7 - 2, but came back in the second game to dismantle AJA by a score of 12 - 4.
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STH Soccer Team updates
web posted April 2, 2008
JOHNSTON – Last week the JV and Varsity STHS soccer teams traveled to Prosperity to compete with Mid-Carolina. The junior varsity team scored first with a goal from Edgar Gonzalez, with as assist by Dalton Lalonde. Mid-Carolina scored with only minutes to play to bring the game to a 1-1 tie.
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Lady Patriot's hold opponents scoreless
web posted March 31, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The home team rolled through the opposition at the Lady Patriot Invitational softball tournament Saturday. Wardlaw's pitchers did not give up a run and allowed only four hits in winning their three games.
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Rebels improve season with 14-8 win over Swansea
web posted March 27, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond baseball team improved their record to 5-6 for the season with a 14-8 win over Swansea Tuesday night with pitcher Mike McCary, a Senior, on the mound.
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Sports brief
SPORTS –  The Lady Rebels of Strom Thurmond came up on the short end of a 7-1 softball road decision against Fox Creek Thursday. Both teams had trouble on defense with a combined 12 errors, but the Lady Predators were able to score runs off the Thurmond miscues. Strom Thurmond scored in the top of the first, but Fox Creek came right back with three in the bottom of the inning. Fox Creek added four insurance runs in the bottom of the second inning.
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Rebels drop game to Tigers Monday night
web posted March 19, 2008
JOHNSTON – Swansea High's Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 baseball win at Strom Thurmond Monday evening. Rebel starter Josh Wilson and reliever Mike McCary combined to strike out 14 hitters, but two big innings were enough for the Tigers to come away with a victory.
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Lady Patriots Take SCISA Class A State Title
web posted March 3, 2008
JOHNSTON – Wardlaw Academy's Lady Patriots blasted the Low Country Day Marlins 49-25 in the first round of the SCISA Class A State Playoffs on Monday. Wardlaw improved to 26-0 with the win and a second round game with Andrew Jackson on Thursday.
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Strom Thurmond Rebels Sweep Tournament
web posted February 27, 2008
JOHNSTON – The STHS Rebels won the 4th Annual Heritage Classic Tournament on Saturday, February 23rd. The Rebels defeated Silver Bluff High School 4-3 in penalty kicks (PK) that went to sudden death. Derek Vaughn, a sophomore, scored the wining PK. Derek Vaughn described his feelings on taking the sudden death PK as “It was scary.”
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Lady Pats advance to State Championship Tournament unbeaten
web posted February 25, 2008
JOHNSTON – Wardlaw Academy's Lady Patriots added the SCISA Region 1-A Tournament title to their regular season championship last Monday with a 56-17 win over Laurens Academy. The semi-final, 54-14 win over Long Cane and tournament final also kept the Lady Patriots unbeaten going into the State Championship Tournament that starts today at Orangeburg Prep.
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Two Rebels named SC 3-A All-State Team
web posted February 25, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High senior forward Leroy Gilchrist and junior guard Courtney Mealing were named to the South Carolina Coaches All-State AAA basketball team earlier this week.
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Rebels season ends with play-off loss to Crestwood, Lady Rebs end with loss to Lake Marion
web posted February 18, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond advanced to the second round of the Class AAA Lower State basketball playoffs with a 78-41 demolition of the Bluffton High Bobcats on Tuesday, however; their season would end with a 62-36 loss at the hands of the top-ranked Crestwood Knights on Friday.
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Rebels and Lady Rebs end season in second place in lead up to playoffs
web posted February 11, 2008
JOHNSTON – Head coach Bo Rouse and the Strom Thurmond High boys' basketball team clinched second place in the Region 4-AAA basketball standings with a pair of wins in their final regular season games this week.
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Lady Pats go 22-0 for season
web posted February 11, 2008
JOHNSTON – Both Wardlaw Academy basketball teams concluded their regular basketball seasons with a pair of wins this week. The Lady Patriots finished at 22-0 with a 36-16 win over Long Cane on Tuesday and 48-35 victory over the CSRA Warriors on Friday.
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Four STH Rebels sign to play college ball
web posted February 7, 2008
JOHNSTON – Four student athletes signed scholarships to play college football in the Strom Thurmond High School Media Center Wednesday to officially put a wrap on the Rebels' 2007 campaign. A large group of family, friends, print and broadcast media were there to witness the event. The Rebels finished last season with a record of 8-5 losing in the third round of the Class AAA playoffs. The school will drop down to the AA classification this year.
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Lady Rebs pick up important wins, Rebles split games
web posted February 4, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond High boy’s basketball team had and lost a share of first place in Region4-AAA after this week's action. The Rebels began the week with a 75-68 home win Tuesday over the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats who entered the game unbeaten in region play.
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Patriots have winning week
Both Wardlaw Academy basketball teams found success during this very busy week.
The Lady Patriots downed Aiken Christian 37-24 on Monday before blasting Aiken Prep by a score of 58-8 the next night. Wardlaw improved to 19-0 and 10-0 in SCISA Region 1-A on Friday with a 33-27 home win over Laurens Academy. The varsity boys were 49-40 winners over Aiken Christian, 57-29 victors over Aiken Prep, and edged Laurens Academy 40-38.
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Rebels pick up two wins, Lady Rebels fall
web posted January 28, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond High boys' basketball team picked up victories in one region and one non-region contest this week. The Rebels improved to 10-9 overall and 5-1 in Region 4-AAA with a 55-49 win over the Chapin Eagles on Friday.
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Lady Patriots remain undefeated, Patriots split games
web posted January 28, 2008
The Wardlaw Academy girls remained unbeaten while the varsity boys came away with a split of their basketball games this week. Friday, Wardlaw edged Newberry Academy 38-35 in overtime, but the Newberry Academy boys rebounded to take the nightcap 41-31.
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Rebels, Lady Rebels move to 4-1 and 4-2 in Region Play
web posted January 21, 2008
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond High boys' basketball team remained in the hunt for a Region 4-AAA championship by picking up a pair of road wins this week. The Rebels began by edging Swansea 64-61 on Tuesday and closed the week with a convincing 65-44 victory at rival Midland Valley on Friday.
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Patriots attack with big wins against Long Cane
web posted January 21, 2008
SPORTS – The Wardlaw Academy basketball teams continued their respective successful seasons with road wins at Long Cane on Friday night. The Lady Patriots posted a commanding win with a 48-21 final score while the varsity boys rolled to a 46-34 victory. The Lady Patriots took control early in the contest going up 11-2 at the end of the first quarter and built a 27-6 lead by the end of the first half.
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Augusta Colts add quarterback to Indoor Football Team
web posted January 15, 2008
AUGUSTA – The Augusta Colts continue building their roster for the team with the announcement of more players being signed, including quarterback Brandon Satcher, a former Westside and North Augusta High School standout.
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STH and Wardlaw Basketball Sports Recap
web posted January 14, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond Rebels knocked the Airport Eagles from the ranks of the unbeaten in Region 4-AAA with an 83-73 win on Friday night. The Rebels improved to 6-9 overall and 2-1 in the region while Airport drops to the identical record with the loss.
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Augusta Colts continue to build 2008 roster
web posted January 14, 2008
AUGUSTA – The Augusta Colts announce new players for the 2008 season. The Augusta Colts have added linebacker and defensive back Ralph Scott, defensive back and kick returner Larry Albert, linebacker Adolph Brown, linebacker and defensive back Jarmaur Stallings, linebacker Matt Tripp, and wide receiver and kick returner Rod Price to their 2008 roster. All six men were members of the 2007 WIFL World Champion Augusta Spartans.
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Rebels roll to 73-44 win over Chapin in Region Opener
web posted January 7, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond jumped out to a double figure lead in the first quarter and cruised to a 73-44 win over Chapin in the region opener for both teams Friday night. The Rebels improved to 5-6 overall with the win while Chapin fell to 4-12 with the loss.
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Chapin edges Lady Rebels 58-56 in Region Opener
web posted January 7, 2008
JOHNSTON – Chapin's Lady Eagles rallied from a big fourth quarter deficit to edge Strom Thurmond 58-56 Friday night. Strom Thurmond turned a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter to a 29-17 edge at the end of the first half. The lead could have been bigger, but the Lady Rebels missed 8 of 15 opportunities from the free throw line.
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Lady Rebels end 2007 with win, first game of 2008 Friday
web posted December 31, 2007
AIKEN – Strom Thurmond's Lady Rebels downed Estill High 44-30 Thursday for their lone win at the Toyota Scion of Augusta Holiday Classic at Aiken High. The Lady Gators opened the game with an early 5-2 lead on the strength of a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws. The Lady Rebels broke a 5-5 with an 8-0 run that started with a 3-pointer by Alexsus Houston. Estill did manage to cut into the Strom Thurmond lead with a pair of baskets in the closing seconds of the quarter.
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Rebel victories hard to come by in Tournament Play
web posted December 24, 2007
JOHNSTON – Victories were hard to come by for the Strom Thurmond High boys and girls basketball teams in holiday tournaments this week. The Lady Rebels picked up one win after two games in the Thoroughbred Classic tournament at South Aiken.
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Rebels topple Hornets
web posted December 17, 2007
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond avenged a one-point loss the first time the teams met by taking an 80-70 overtime victory at South Aiken on Friday. The Thoroughbreds overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to send the game into the overtime period.
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Wardlaw sweeps pair of wins from Fox Creek
web posted December 17, 2007
JOHNSTON – The Wardlaw Academy basketball teams swept a pair of home games from Fox Creek High School last Wednesday. The Lady Patriots won by a 54-23 score while the varsity boys held off a late rally to defeat the Predators 42-36.
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Rebels drop to 1-4 for season
web posted December 10, 2007
NORTH AUGUSTA – The early season struggles of the Strom Thurmond High boys' basketball team continued with a 59-41 loss at North Augusta Friday. North Augusta was a 78-53 winner the first time the teams met.
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Lady Rebels swat Yellow Jackets in 65-38 win
web posted December 10, 2007
NORTH AUGUSTA – Strom Thurmond's Lady Rebels gave head coach Jessica Parker the first wins of her varsity head coaching career in decisive fashion. Following a rout of South Aiken on Tuesday, Strom Thurmond posted a 65-38 win at North Augusta on
Friday.
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Lady Rebels lose season opener to N. Augusta in 57-50 loss
web posted December 3, 2007
JOHNSTON – A 57-50 win for North Augusta at JET Middle School Thursday left the Strom Thurmond High Lady Rebels in search of their first win of the basketball season.
Strom Thurmond had worked for a 15-point lead in the second quarter before North Augusta began their eventual game-winning comeback.
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Rebels drop second game with 78-53 loss to N. Augusta
web posted December 1, 2007
JOHNSTON – North Augusta led after the opening basket and never looked back on the way to a 78-53 win over the Strom Thurmond Rebels at JET Middle School on Thursday.
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Rebels kick-off basketball season with loss to Glenn Hills
web posted November 26, 2007
AUGUSTA –  Things started well for Strom Thurmond, but the Glenn Hills Spartans took control and went on to a 95-65 victory in the100 Black Men of Augusta
Tournament Friday. The tournament, played at the Richmond Academy gym, was tied 4-4 when the Rebels went on a 7-2 spurt that started with a 3-pointer by Justin Smith.
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Rebels fall short in third round play-off, ends season with 8-5 record
web posted November 19, 2007
JOHNSTON – A late rally came up short as the Wilson High Tigers defeated Strom Thurmond 21-14 to advance in the Class AAA State football playoffs Friday night.
Wilson, now 10-3, will get the chance to avenge an earlier loss to Crestwood who downed previously unbeaten Myrtle Beach 37-28.
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Meet the Rebels Basketball teams set for Nov. 19
web posted November 14, 2007
JOHNSTON – Basketball season is now here and on Monday, November 19th, the Strom Thurmond High School Booster Club would like to invite everyone out to "Meet the Rebels". The Rebel opponents for the event will be "The Predators" from the independant Fox Creek Charter High School. The Lady Rebels will start at 7:00 and the Rebels will take the court at 8:00.
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Rebels advance in chase for state title
web posted November 12, 2007
JOHNSTON – The football season continues for the Strom Thurmond Rebels following their 17-14 win over the Marlboro County Bulldogs in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs Friday night. The Rebels improve to 8-4 with the win and takes them
to a matchup with the Wilson High Tigers this Friday night.
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Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans keep dreams of Class A Title alive
web posted November 12, 2007
RIDGE SPRING – The Ridge Spring-Monetta High School Trojans moved closer to returning to the Class A State Championship following a 30-24 playoff win over the Whitmire Wolverines Friday night.
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Rebels trounce Cougars to advance in play-offs
web posted November 5, 2007
JOHNSTON – After sloppy play early on, Strom Thurmond rolled to a 49-14 win over the North Charleston High Cougars in the first round of the Class AAA Lower State Playoffs Friday night.The Rebels, now 7-4, will travel to face Marlboro County this Friday in a second round game. Strom Thurmond took advantage of a turnover to put the first points on the board.
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Rebels take second in Region with 38-14 win over Midland Valley
web posted October 29, 2007
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond secured second place in Region 4-AAA with a 38-14 win over the Midland Valley Mustangs in the regular season finale for both teams Friday. The second place finish ends a run of three consecutive region titles for the Rebels who finish 6-4 overall and 4-1 in region play.
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Lower State playoff preview
web posted October 29, 2007
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High School opens the first round of the Class AAA Lower State football playoffs this Friday at home. The Rebels finished second in Region 4-AAA with a 4-1 record; their opponent, the North Charleston High Cougars finished 2-3 in Region 7-AAA.
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Wardlaw JV squad undefeated for season, Varsity takes win Friday night
web posted October 22, 2007
JOHNSTON – Bucky Faust, head coach of the Wardlaw Academy junior varsity football team has a new look these days and there is a reason for it. The junior varsity finished with a perfect 7-0 record after their 30-0 win over Long Cane in McCormick last
Thursday, and Faust got a new close-cropped 'do to celebrate the season.
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Rebels pound Tigers in 42-0 romp
web posted October 22, 2007
JOHNSTON – The Rebels of Strom Thurmond High recovered from last week's overtime loss to Airport and pounded the Swansea Tigers by a 42-0 score Friday night. Strom Thurmond improved to 5-4 overall and 3-1 in region play with the win while Swansea dropped to 3-6 overall and 1-3 in the region with the loss.
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Rebels lose to Airport in overtime
web posted October 15, 2007
JOHNSTON – The two best football teams in Region 4-AAA gave fans something extra as the Airport Eagles downed Strom Thurmond 26-19 in overtime for Homecoming Friday night. The Eagles improve to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in region play with the win.
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Rebels unbeaten in region play
web posted October 8, 2007
CAYCE - Strom Thurmond High School remained unbeaten in Region 4-AAA football play after a 35-7 demolition of the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats Friday night. The Rebels improved to 4-3 overall and 2-0 in the region while Brookland-Cayce remains winless at 0-7 overall and 0-2 in the region.
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Wardlaw falls to Laurens 54-6
web posted October 8, 2007
JOHNSTON – Wardlaw Academy ran into a wrecking ball in the form of the Laurens Academy Crusaders, falling 54-6 on Homecoming Friday night. The SCISA defending state champions improved to 7-1 with the win while the Patriots dropped to 2-6 with
the loss.
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Rebels defeat Chapin 35-14 in region opener
Rebels move to 3-3 for season
web posted October 1, 2007
JOHNSTON – A second half outburst turned a close game into a 35-14 win for Strom Thurmond over Chapin Friday night. The game marked the region opener for both teams. The first points of the game came on a Strom Thurmond drive that started with just over five minutes left in the first quarter.
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Rebels back on track after win over Silver Bluff
web posted September 24, 2007
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond ended a two-game losing streak with a 14-7 victory over the Silver Bluff Bulldogs Friday night. Both teams have productive offensive units, but it was the defenses that took the spotlight.
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Rebels suffer second loss in final seconds of game
web posted September 18, 2007
AIKEN - For the second week in a row, a miracle finished turned into a loss for the Strom Thurmond High Rebels. The South Aiken Thoroughbreds scored two touchdowns in the final two minutes of the game to take an 18-16, rain-soaked win last Friday night.
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Saints shut out Patriots 34-0
web posted September 17, 2007
WEBNEWS – In a game that was delayed by a brief, but heavy rainstorm, the Clarendon Hall Saints rolled to a 34-0 win over Wardlaw Academy Friday night.
Clarendon Hall improves to 5-0 with the win while the Patriots suffered their third consecutive loss to fall to 2-3 on the season.
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Laney hands Rebels second loss of season
web posted September 10, 2007
AUGUSTA - The large crowd at new Lucy C. Laney Memorial Stadium was preparing for overtime with Strom Thurmond when Cameron Stallings found Courtney Roundtree on an 11-yard touchdown pass and 13-7 win. The touchdown pass came with just 3.5 seconds left on the clock. Stallings kept the play alive by putting his hand on the ground for balance after nearly going down in a tackle.
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Rebels dominate Panthers in 41-13 win
web posted September 3, 2007
JOHNSTON – After falling behind early, Strom Thurmond rolled to a 41-13 win over the Batesburg-Leesville Panthers in their home opener Friday night. Taking a cue from North Augusta two weeks ago, the Rebels put up 41 unanswered points before Batesburg-Leesville scored late in the fourth quarter. The Panthers put points on the board after their third possession of the game.
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"Coco" Hillary key to Appalachian State -  #5 Michigan upset
web posted September 3, 2007
EDGEFIELD – In what will be one of the biggest upsets of the college football season, Division 1-AA Appalachian State upset number 5 ranked University of Michigan
34-32 on the road Saturday afternoon. Former Strom Thurmond High standout Cicory "Coco" Hillary was a key contributor for Appalachian State.
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Rebels drop season opener to North Augusta
web posted August 27, 2007
NORTH AUGUSTA –  North Augusta ended a three-game losing streak to Strom Thurmond in resounding fashion with a 27-17 win at Yellow Jacket Stadium Friday
night. After electrical storms caused a two-hour delay in the second quarter, Strom Thurmond scored two touchdowns on the way to a 17-0 halftime lead.
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Fox Creek Predators become prey in home opener with 38-7 loss to Panthers
web posted August 20, 2007
NORTH AUGUSTA – MeBee High set the tone early and went on to post a 38-7 win over Fox Creek High Predators at Lions Memorial Field Friday in the season opener for both teams. That statement came in the form of a 17-play drive after the opening kickoff that took over eight minutes off the clock.
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