Mustangs rip South Aiken Web-posted 8/30/97   GRANITEVILLE-Midland Valley's Jamaal Johnson showed he does have big play ability. Unfortunately for the sophomore running back three of his longest runs were negated by penalties in the Mustangs' 21-0 victory over South Aiken Friday.

Jackets upset Thurmond Web-posted 8/30/97   NORTH AUGUSTA - Kevin Smith made sure the Joe Long era at North Augusta started on a good note. Smith accounted for 142 yards of total offense and three touchdowns as North Augusta stunned Strom Thurmond 23-14 in the season opener for both squads.

Sumter has big second quarter for 36-7 win Web-posted 8/30/97   AIKEN - Aiken scored first, but it was all Sumter the rest of the way Friday night. Sumter struck for 27 second-quarter points en route to the 36-7 victory over the Hornets.

Johnson leads Crisp Co. win Web-posted 8/30/97   CORDELE, Ga. - Clay Johnson scored on a 45-yard run, kicked the extra point and then kicked a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter, accounting for all of Crisp Academy's points in its 10-6 victory over John Hancock Academy on Friday night.

Barnwell romps over Williston-Elko Web-posted 8/30/97   WILLISTON, S.C. - Barnwell's Warhorses galloped to a 21-0 halftime lead en route to a 24-0 victory over Williston-Elko's Blue Devils on Friday night.

Blackville-Hilda 33, Bamberg-Ehrhardt 0 Web-posted 8/30/97   BAMBERG, S.C. - Andrea Williams scored on two short runs as Blackville-Hilda overwhelmed Bamberg-Ehrhardt 33-0 Friday night.

Soaper-to-Corley TDs seal Ridge Spring-Monetta win Web-posted 8/30/97   Quarterback Brad Soaper and receiver Antonio Corley connected for two touchdown passes to lead Ridge Spring-Monetta to a 32-12 victory over Wagner-Salley Friday. Tancey Richardson added scoring runs of 32 and 47 yards to seal the win.

Talent abounds Web-posted 8/30/97   Our Football@ugusta coverage kicks offs with this pigskin preview of local and regional high school, college and pro teams. To properly follow the season from goal-to-goal, kickoff to bowl, you must sample our season-opening coverage!