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Tiffany Grady-Hudgins|Daily Times Jay Allen, Assistant Softball Coach for Union County, gets high fives from players as they race to greet Dexlie Inman after her game-winning hit.
Clutch hitter propels Lady Jackets past Palmetto
Union County was one out away from being sent to the loser’s bracket by Palmetto on Friday night when the two squared off in the first round of 3A softball playoffs. Down 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh, the Lady Jackets needed a hero. Freshman Dexlie Inman waited in the on-deck circle and Coach Jay Allen could be heard encouraging his young player to stay focused. “All you should be thinking about is hitting,” he said. When Payton Marti...
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Photo submitted Soccer action Union County soccer player Ivy Murphy battles for the ball against Mid-Carolina defenders on Tuesday night. Murphy contributed a goal toward the Lady Jackets 4-0 victory over the Rebels.
Soccer action
Union County beat Mid Carolina in soccer Tuesday.
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Tiffany Grady-Hudgins|Daily Times Hunter Parks recently signed with Spartanburg Methodist College to play golf. On Monday, Parks and the Union County golf team will enter the Region III-AAA Tournament as twice-defending champions, looking to earn its third consecutive title.
Parks peaking at the right time
UNION — When Union County rolls into the Region III-AAA golf tournament on Monday in search of its third consecutive title, all eyes will be on senior Hunter Parks. “He’s really been a leader for us,” said UCHS Head Coach Rocky Cooper. “He’s consistent, he’s dedicated and I expect him to do well in the tournament.” Parks, who recently signed with Spartanburg Methodist College to play golf, averages a score of 38 and has been a source of d...
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Union County loses to Woodruff, beats Broome
Union County (11-4) closed out its 2013 tennis season with a 4-2 loss to Woodruff and a 4-3 win over Broome to finish third in Region III-AAA. Woodruff 4, UC 2 #1 Stinnet (W) def Matt Haney (UC)6-3, 6-3 #2 Bbercombe (W) def Andrew Adamo 7-6, 2-6, (10-8) #3 Lanford (W) def Dale Patterson (UC) 2-6, 6-4, (10-8) #4 Belcher (W) def David Kicidis (UC) 7-6, 4-6, (10-7) #5 Tyler Gregory (UC) def Bonds (W) 7-6, 4-6, (10-7) In Doubles ...
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UCHS golf team ties with Broome
The Union County boys golf team (6-7-1) ended Wednesday’s Region III-AAA match-up versus Broome tied in a 188-188 stalemate. The Jackets traveled to Chester Thursday evening for the last tune-up before the Region Tournament next Monday. Wednesday’s Final Score: UC 188-Broome 188 Medalist: Hunter Parks — 37 Harrison Kelly — 48 Wes Vassey — 50 Caleb Henderson — 53
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Tiffany Grady-Hudgins|Daily Times Roche Pharmacy softball player Keiasia Salter gets some help with her shoelaces from an umpire during Tuesday night's Dixie Girls game.
Scenes from Dixie Youth
Dixie Boys and Dixie Girls played Tuesday.
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Boyd, Clowney early prospects for Heisman
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd and South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney were among the college football standouts that were named to the HeismanPundit/CBSSports.com Heisman Trophy Watch List that was released on Thursday. As a junior, Boyd threw for 3,896 yards with 36 touchdowns and rushed for 514 yards with 10 TDs. Clowney finished his true sophomore campaign in Columbia with 54 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks and three for...
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Tiffany Grady-Hudgins|Daily Times Union County's Dustin West gets a lead off first base during a regular season game. West helped the Jackets at the plate last Friday night with two hits, a walk and an RBI. Union County has seen solid production throughout the batting order and will rely on its hitters during the playoffs.
Round One: Union County will call on hitters
Union County kicks off the first round of post-season play tonight at the Timken Sports Complex with first pitches for softball and baseball slated for 7:30 p.m. UCHS Baseball After winning the Region III-AAA title, Union County secured the No. 1 seed for District 3 and was rewarded with back to back home games to start the playoffs. The first meeting of post-season pits the Jackets against No. 4 Walhalla. Win or lose, Union County wil...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Tyler Grubbs signs with the USC Union Bantams club baseball team.
Grubbs signs with USC Union Bantams
UNION — Tyler Grubbs is the newest member of the USC Union Bantams club baseball team. Grubbs signed with the Bantams Wednesday afternoon at USC Union, where he was joined by his parents, Reagan and Missy Grubbs; his little sister, Megan; and his two grandmothers, Wilma Grubbs and Ann Boozer. “I’m thankful for the opportunity,” Grubbs said. “The team is doing really well, so I’m looking forward to being a part of something great.” Grubb...
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Kristin Giles signs a letter of intent to play college basketball with Erskine as her family and coaches look on. Giles is joined at the signing table by her parents, Howard and Juanita Giles, her brother Shemar Giles, and UCHS coaches Angela Burke and Imani Richard. Tiffany Grady-Hudgins photo.
Hard work pays off for Giles
“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion. The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” —Wilma Rudolph Dominance in any sport is underpinned by more than just raw talent. Superior athletes are willing to work in order to achieve greatness. Union County High School basketball standout Kristin Giles is the complete package. Her desire to be the best player...
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