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Nifty 50: Bertoli reaches milestone in LA win
The magic number for Laurens Academy Friday night was 50. LA exploded for 50 points in the first half of a 50-30 road victory over Oakbrook Prep in Spartanburg. Crusaders senior running back Clarence Bertoli also scored the 50th touchdown of his 29-game varsity career, and added a 51st and 52nd as part of a…
Read MoreSLED charges former jail officers in inmate assault
Two former Laurens County Detention Center officers were arrested Thursday and face charges stemming from two incidents involving an inmate when they worked at the Johnson Detention Center this past April. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Randall Jones Sammons, 43, of Duncan and Steven Chad Wix, 31, of Whitmire have been…
Read MoreJuvenile charged with attempted murder after shooting
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday following a shooting incident in Laurens that sent one man to the hospital. According to the Laurens Police Department, the victim was shot in the abdomen near First and Second streets in Laurens and drove himself to Prisma Laurens Memorial Hospital, where he was interviewed by LPD officers. The victim…
Read MorePC kicks off Englehart era vs. Governors
Presbyterian football is taking the first train to Clarksville. Well, technically, it’s a bus (or two), but the destination is the same. The Blue Hose are set to open the 2022 season and the Steve Englehart era against Austin Peay Saturday in Clarksville, Tennessee. Englehart took over as head coach in January following the departure…
Read MoreJames leads Red Devils past Bulldogs, 34-20
NEWBERRY – Clinton senior Bryson James scored three touchdown – two rushing and one on an 85-yard kickoff return – as the Red Devils defeated host Newberry 34-20 Friday night for their third straight victory to start the season. Playing without senior starting quarterback Austin Copeland, Clinton was outgained on the ground and in total…
Read MoreBHP punches up to take down Raiders, 48-20
BELTON – For the second straight week, Class 3A Belton-Honea Path played up in classification and came away with a victory. The host Bears defeated Class 4A Laurens District High School 48-20 Friday night, handing the Raiders their third straight defeat to start the season. A week earlier, BHP (2-0) defeated Class 5A Westside 19-17…
Read MoreDominant 2nd half spurs Crusaders’ 44-19 victory
Laurens Academy equaled its win total from last season Friday night with a 44-19 victory over visiting Newberry Academy. The Crusaders (2-1) got a pair of touchdowns from junior receiver Buddy Baker and two scores from senior running back Clarence Bertoli. LA trailed 19-16 at halftime, but dominated the second half, keeping the Eagles (1-1)…
Read MoreRenovations set to start on LPD offices
Renovations to the Laurens Police Department offices and municipal courtroom on West Main Street are set to begin Thursday (Sept. 1). The LPD and city announced last week that the West Main Street offices, which also houses the municipal judge’s chambers and courtroom, were closed and would remain so for the duration of the renovation…
Read MoreRichard Winn hands Crusaders 41-14 loss
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy opened its season Friday night with a 41-14 victory over visiting Laurens Academy. The Crusaders (1-1) trailed 35-0 before getting on the scoreboard in the second half. LA’s Buddy Baker scored to end the Eagles’ shutout bid, cutting the lead to 35-6. Senior running back Clarence Bertoli added LA’s second…
Read MoreRed Devils, big plays roll Raiders, 55-28
Clinton took control on the very first play from scrimmage against intra-county rival Laurens Friday night, rolling up over 500 yards of total offense en route to a 55-28 victory at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils (2-0) set the tone early as quarterback Austin Copeland burst up the middle for a 63-yard touchdown run on…
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