Augusta Christian hands Laurence Manning its first loss
AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN 13, LAURENCE MANNING 9
From Staff Reports
Saturday, September 20, 2008
MANNING, S.C. --- Quarterback William Banks and place-kicker Stephen Bloedel helped Augusta Christian hand Laurence Manning its first loss of the season.
Banks rushed for 65 yards and passed for 104, including a 44-yard touchdown to Caleb Harmon in the Fourth Quarter. Bloedel hit field goals of 27 and 20 yards for the Lions (4-1).
Thursday Night Thriller: Augusta Christian downs OPS
(Courtesy of the Times and Democrat)
First game. First loss. Big reason for optimism.
For Adam Holmes and the Orangeburg Prep Indians, a couple of key turnovers proved to be the difference in a deceiving 42-27 regular-seasoning opening loss to Augusta Christian Thursday night at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. OPS had the ball, down 28-27, with 8:34 to play in the game when Indians’ quarterback Thomas Plumb, who was an impressive 12 of 22 passing for 223 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in his first game operating a spread offense, was picked off by an Augusta Christian defender near the goal line. Augusta Christian, the runners up for the Class AAA state title last season and the second-ranked team in the classification this season, went on to score two late touchdowns and pull away for the victory.
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Quick Slants
High School Sports Reports Preseason Poll
SCISA Class AAA
1. Hammond
2. Pinewood Prep
3.Augusta Christian
4. Heathwood Hall
5. Wilson Hall
6. Porter-Gaud
Former Lion Graces PC’s Media Guide Cover
2004 Alum Adam McKinney was featured as one of several Blue Hose Players on the Cover of the Presbyterian College Media Guide. Adam is a Red-Shirt Senior that started every game last season for Bobby Bentley’s team. Adam is the Son of Rick and Sally McKinney.
Lions Complete Camp
The ACS Lions held their annual Football Camp the Week of August 4-8 at the School. Coach Bruce Lane and his Coaching Staff welcomed 52 players into camp in preparation for the 2008 season. The Lions return 7 Starters on Defense and 3 on offense. The past 4 years as a member of SCISA they have a record of 38-12. The Lions Captured the AAA Title in 2005 and were runner-ups in 2006 and 2007. The Lions open the season August 21st at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg versus Orangeburg Prep.
Border Bash
The 4th annual Border Bash will be held on August 15th @ 6:00 PM. ASC will play Mount de Sales and Heathwood will play George Walton. All proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society. Admission will be $6 for Adults and $4 for children 1st Grade and up.
