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USCB opens baseball season on high note

As season openers go, this one was hard to beat from the home team's viewpoint. (full story)

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Wrestling rivals Bluffton, HHH to meet in Lower State championship

To say the least, Tuesday wasn't your typical wrestling match. But for as unusually lopsided as Bluffton's 80-0 victory against Swansea in Monday's second round of the Class 3-A playoffs was, Tyler Rosenlieb didn't need to squint his eyes at the scoreboard or outwardly celebrate the program's first trip to the Lower State final. (full story)

Tonight's game a must-win for Bluffton, Battery Creek girls

Put simply, tonight's girls basketball contest between Battery Creek and Bluffton is a must-win for both teams. Of course, only squad can surface as the victor, making the implications and intensity surrounding this matchup all the more enticing. (full story)

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Feb. 8 prep roundup

Beaufort High's wrestling team put together a strong showing Saturday while playing host to the Region 8-AAAA tournament, notching two region champions and qualifying 12 wrestlers for the Lower State individual tournament. (full story)

USCB golfers win Lake Wales tournament

When they last left Lake Wales (Fla.) Country Club, after a fifth-place finish last September, the USC Beaufort men's golf team did so with a bad taste in its collective mouth. (full story)

New local golf book could have positive impact on your game

Considering the average golf swing takes about a second to begin, complete and, in my case, butcher, it's amazing how many swing thoughts can be stuffed into a single round of golf. You likely know what I'm talking about -- slow down that swing; speed it up. Stand closer to the ball; back away a bit. Keep your head down; get your head out of your ... uh, never mind. I think you get my point. (full story)

Liu, Beck claim Junior Heritage titles

Jim Liu of Smithtown, N.Y., came from a shot off the pace to win the boys' crown at the Verizon Junior Heritage on Sunday at Harbour Town Golf Links. (full story)

USCB golfers start strong

The first day of the spring season couldn't have gone much better for the USC Beaufort golf teams. (full story)

Prep Notebook for Feb. 8

After the pair of schools combined for nine individual Region 8-AAA championships on Saturday, Bluffton High School and Hilton Head High will be back in the team mind-set in full force this week, beginning with tonight's second round of the Class 3-A postseason. (full story)

Bobcats take 5 titles, Seahawks get 4 at region wrestling tourney

David Beck used a rather simple phrase to describe the way he approaches each wrestling match -- tunnel vision. (full story)

Proveaux only golfer not over par at windy Junior Heritage

Cody Proveaux of Leeville took the first-round lead Saturday in the Verizon Junior Heritage, managing an even-par 72 on the Ocean Course at Sea Pines despite 20 mph winds and cool temperatures. Proveaux, 15, is the third-ranked boy in South Carolina. (full story)

Feb. 6 Prep Roundup

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL (full story)

IJGT scores, Feb. 6, at Oldfield Golf Club

International Junior Golf Tour (full story)

Bluffton girls hand North Charleston first region loss

Lonnie Roberts usually opts for the laid-back approach as Bluffton High School's girls basketball coach. He often doesn't leave his seat on the bench for long stretches during games. (full story)

2010 Baseball Preview: Sand Sharks look solid for second season

At this time last year, Rick Sofield sat behind his desk in the USC Beaufort athletics office, unable to hide the mixed emotions he was feeling in advance of his fledgling baseball program's debut season. The excitement was evident in his voice and on his always expressive face, but so were the signs of trepidation and uncertainty. (full story)