Diamonds shine once again
Story and photos by Mike Maddock Mike@TheColumbiaStar.com
      After losing 32 times in a row, the Lower Richland Diamond Hornets and their fans had to start wondering if they would ever win again. On August 23, the Diamond Hornets not only won, they dominated the Dreher Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium.
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Rough opener for Cardinals
By George Kaupp
      Cardinal Newman's 2007 season got off to a less than stellar start with a 35- 6 loss to the Pinewood Prep Panthers Friday, August 24. The Panthers started the scoring with their defense. Defensive back K. J. Manigault jumped a route and intercepted Jones Brown's pass, returning it 15 yards for a ...
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Capitals' second half grounds Falcons
By Michael Orr
      Columbia High School withstood a brutal first half and a barrage of penalties to outlast A.C. Flora Friday, August 17, 18- 7. While the crowd and early goings certainly favored the visiting Falcons, the Capitals relied on the trusted legs of senior tailback Cedric Jeffcoat, who rushed for 161 yard...
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Heathwood Hall's Coach Daye to retire
Contributed by Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
      John Daye, head coach of the Heathwood Hall Highlanders and one of the state's most successful and experienced high school football coaches, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2007 season. "This fall marks my 30th season as a head coach," said Daye.
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Silver Foxes squeak by Eagles
From Staff Reports
      Dutch Fork's Tavarris Counts rushed 36 times for 369 yards, and Rashad Lawson added 100 more to help the Silver Foxes outlast the Chapin Eagles 32- 25 at Chapin Friday, August 24.
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Cheerleaders of the Week
Blythewood Bengals
      Coached by Susie Lawing Photo provided by Blythewood High School Send your nominations, pictures and names to mike@thecolumbiastar.com.
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