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Anybody have any details on the Byrnes vs Spartanburg match?

Spartanburg was in possession the majority of the game. The SHS girls were also very physical to the point of several injuries to Byrnes players who were not able to return to the game. There were what seemed a large number of questionable calls. At one point the ref ejected a Byrnes player for having something around her wrist. He did not allow a substitution for some time and Byrnes was forced to play one man down. It seemed very unusual. One injury was from a high kick that was not called. I heard the Byrnes player was taken to the hospital for stitches etc. Overall the Byrnes offense is not that strong, but the defense can definitely get the job done.

Ben Lippen defeated Augusta Christian

By far the best part of this game came in the middle of the first half when two-year starter Rachel Ford stepped onto the field. Since September, this defender has been waging her campaign against Hodgkin's lymphoma that included chemo and radiation treatments. One of her goals was to play soccer this season. She made that goal tonight - much better than a hat trick . . .

South Aiken 1
#10 Barnwell 0

South Aiken 5
#7 Gilbert 0

I think the two of them will flip flop in rankings soon. Gilbert plays strong in the middle and athletic in the back, but the skill level of Barnwell from 1 to 11 is a good bit stronger. Both teams are quality, however. My heart goes out to Kel and I wish you the best.

3/6/08
The Cage @ Cayce, SC

Varsity
Brookland-Cayce 2-1 Dreher

JV
Brookland-Cayce 1-0 Dreher

Porter Gaud 3
Hanahan 1

Spring Valley 4 Aiken 0

About 12 minutes in Jamie Shaw scored on a one on one with the goalkeeper to the near post. Then Spring Valley scored off Shaw cross that was headed home back post. Finally, another cross from the right corner went far post to another player that headed it home. 3-0 first half. 10 minutes into the 2nd half Hannah (maybe) head from about 10 yds out & near post from a corner kick. Spring Valley was physical, dominant, & unrelenting. I wish the best for Steve Lea & the lady vikings.

Emerald 5
Broome 0

Morgan Riddle scored 3 goals and Alex Bishop 2 goals.

Daniel 4
Pickens 0

Goals by Brown (Zielinski), Zielinski (Boyer), Bryan, Adair
Shutout by Robinson, Ellis

Special mention should go to the Pickens keeper, K. Murrell. She played a great game, in what I understand is her first year as a keeper.

Greenville 4 @ Travelers Rest 3
A very exciting game in beautiful weather to watch in TR tonight.
Ali Lewis (GHS) scored the first goal after just 23 seconds. Liz Godwin equalized in the 10th minute, but Emilie Tollison put the Red Raiders ahead just one minute later. Liz Godwin completed her hattrick with two more goals in the second half to give the Devildogs the lead until the 80th minute. Allie Waters scored in the last second with a surprising distance shot. Both teams remained scoreless in extra time.
Penalty kicks ended favoring GHS 4-2 after GK Carrie McClenaghan saved two shots and Allie Waters, Olivia Francis, Jacquelyn Muse and Emilie Tollison converted their kicks from the spot. A well deserved win by the Lady Raiders who dominated the second half with a 1-3-4-3 system but were too vulnerable in the back and still not dangerous enough in front of TR's goal. Although their current ranks (14 GHS and 15 TR) seem to be appropriate, both teams demonstrated some entertaining soccer keeping the good crowd on their toes. MVP of the evening: Liz Godwin Thank you for keeping the beautiful game beautiful, ladies, in spite of rather weak referee performances.