Schedules for Youth and Dixie Youth Baseball

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Rebels announce 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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