Friday, October 31, 2008

USC Salkehatchie Softball "CarWash" a huge success



The USC Salkehatchie softball carwash was deemed a huge success today by head coach Mitch Smith, "I was pleased with the all the support we recieved from the community."
The carwash is held annually by the softball team, to help offset the costs of traveling in the spring.
"I haven't figured our final tally but we did really well, it is great to see the girls working hard to help support their team. I will have to say that Allendale and the surrounding communities always come out in support us, when we have a fundraiser," said coach Smith.

If you would like to support the softball team or any of our teams here at USC Salkehatchie, you can do so by clicking on the link to the left of this story. You may also visit www.uscsalkathletics.com for more information.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

USC Salkehatchie baseball team, has change in schedule


Press Release:

The USC Salkehatchie baseball game at Charleston Southern scheduled to be played on Saturday has been changed back to Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 1:00.

Now that we are playing on Sunday, our players thought we should do the 100 Inning game on Friday and do a light intra-squad game on Saturday, so the 100 Inning game will be Friday, Oct. 31 @ 2 PM.

The public is cordially invited to attend.

Monday, October 27, 2008

USC Salkehatchie ready for 2008-2009 basketball season


I spoke with coach Travis Garrett today and he is excited about the start of the USC Salkehatchie basketball season. He informed me that he has a lot of talented players but it takes time for them to gel as a unit. They will start the season in Aiken this Friday night with their first game being played at 6:30 pm. The Indians will be part of the ATC Classic and will play again on Saturday at 1:00 pm. I have posted a picture of the banner that will be placed at the USC Salkehatchie campus in Walterboro, South Carolina, it lists all the "HOME" games. I hope that everyone will get excited about the upcoming season and I hope to see you all out at the games!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Lady Indians defeat USC Lancaster-Soccer Update



Congratulations to the USC Salkehatchie Lady Indians on their win yesterday over USC Lancaster, 5-2.

In a hard fought game, the Lady Indians prevailed after falling behind 2-0 early in the match.

"They were shortening the field by pushing up their backs aggressively,” said Head Salkehatchie Soccer Coach Bill Glass, “this made it easier for their mid-fielders to both attack and defend, it also made it hard for us to play our possession game and stay on side.”

The Lady Indians pulled back within a goal when Emily Pruitt (Dallas, Georgia) struck pay-dirt right before the half.

Emily Pruitt would end the day with a total of 4-goals. Yahimar Lai (Beaufort, South Carolina) would score the Lady Indians other goal in the game.


The Lady Indians play their final game of the regular season as they prepare for the Region X, at Louisburg College, kick off is at 3 pm.

73-year old makes JUCO team~Roane State basketball squad

Well everyone, basketball season is fast approaching and the news today that a 73-year old grandfather has made the Roane State Raiders basketball squad in Tennessee was too much to let it pass us by. I was shocked when I opened today's paper and found out that a man, Ken Mink missed out on his second year of Junior College basketball 53 years ago when he joined the Air Force. It's something he's always regretted. Today, he's one of the Roane State Raiders and, at 73, possibly one of the oldest collegiate players in history.

I then thought about the young players that come out for colleges all over America, to play the game they love, basketball. I thought about the fact that many of them will complain when they get a bump or bruise. I invite them all to read about Mr. Mink and how he regretted missing out on something he loved. It is going to take more hard work for Mr. Mink to get out of bed, then it will for the average 18-20 year old but he seems dedicated to doing his best.

I applaud you Mr. Mink for your determination to make the team, at 73-years old, you could have just taken your social security and watched the sunsets at home. No, lady's and gentlemen, he decided to live out his life long dream of playing the game he loved.

We could all use Mr. Mink as a source of inspiration the next time we don't feel like going to work, practice or school. He has shown us all that with a little hard work and determination, anything is possible!

To learn more about this story, Click the Title above and it will take you to the FOX SPORTS story on Mr. Mink.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

USC Salkehatchie SGA Halloween Carnival October 24th 6pm-11pm


I was asked by some of the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie, SGA (Student Government Association)members to post the following information. I decided to post this on the athletic blog because many of the SGA members are athletes here at the university.

The SGA is hosting it's first annual Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 24th from 6pm-11pm. The carnival will have a haunted trail, games, food, prizes, inflatable ball pit, tattoo painting and much more. If you have a little ghost or goblin that would enough a family night of fun, come out and join us!

The cost of admission is $1.00 with additional ticket cost or 2-can goods. The can goods collected will be donated to the Christ Central Church community outreach program.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Indians soccer teams struggle at USC Sumter





The USC Salkehatchie men's and women's soccer teams traveled to USC Sumter today to take on their Region X rival. In last week's game, the USC Salkehatchie men's team tied USC Sumter in a nail bitter. I don't have all the stats from today's match but check out www.uscsalkathletics.com next week for full details.

USC Salkehatchie Softball Fall Tournament~ Cancelled~10-18-2008

PRESS RELEASE:

Per USC Salkehatchie Head Coach Mitch Smith, the Fall softball tournament scheduled for Saturday 10-18-2008 has been cancelled. According to coach Smith, he based his decision on the inclement weather and teams having to travel from so far away. It is unknown at this time when or if the Fall tournament will be rescheduled.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

USC Salkehatchie Softball fall schedule underway


The USC Salkehatchie softball team has been underway for several weeks now. They have traveled to USC Aiken the past two weekends for tournaments and will host their own tournament in Allendale this coming Saturday, October 18th. The Lady Indians through all of their hard work, have become one of the elite teams in Region X. In their third season, the lady Indians are looking to improve on their 3rd place finish in the Region X season ending tournament. Again, I hope to see you out at the games this coming Saturday in Allendale.

USC Salkehatchie VS North Greenville (Soccer) Updates



Hello everyone,
As all our die-hard soccer fans know, the USC Salkehatchie men's and women's soccer teams faced North Greenville today in Allendale. The women's team started at 2pm and lost by a final score of 7-0. The men started at 4 pm and lost to North Greenville 5-0.
I hope that everyone will make plans to travel to USC Sumter in Sumter, South Carolina on Saturday. USC Sumter has become USC Salkehatchie's biggest rival since both schools started their sports programs back. Come out and support the Indians in this important Region X match-up.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Against USC Sumter~ Lady Indians go down in defeat 3-0, Men fight to 1-1 Tie~!




The USC Salkehatchie Indians lady soccer team could never get in the groove today against USC Sumter. USC Sumter scored early in the match and never looked back as they cruised to a 3-0 victory.

The USC Salkehatchie men's soccer team found themselves down to USC Sumter 1-0 at the break but they came out the break with a renewed fire. After the break, USC Salkehatchie found the goal to tie the game. The match ended in a 1-1 tie and after two five minute overtime periods the match ended in a tie. It was an exciting match for both fans and players from both schools. If you don't know much about the rivarly between the two schools, it has become fierce the past few years.

The Indians (Men and Women) will be back in action on October 14th against North Greenville, the ladies match is scheduled to start at 2pm and the men at 4pm, in Allendale.

USC Salkehatchie Baseball Games Cancelled, Sunday's games still on!

If you didn't know, the USC Salkehatchie baseball games scheduled for today at 12pm were cancelled due to inclement weather. In the Allendale area, we have had over 5-inches of rain in the past few days. It is unknown at this time if the games will be rescheduled or when. I apologize that I didn't post this earlier for parents and fans that wanted to attend but my Internet service was done, prior to me leaving for the USC Salkehatchie soccer matches. The USC Salkehatchie baseball team will be back in action tomorrow at 1 pm, the game will be held in Allendale, South Carolina at the home of the Indians! If this game is changed, I will post it on the blog first thing in the morning.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Great day for athletics this Saturday at USC Salkehatchie!




If you enjoy college athletics, USC Salkehatchie is the place to be this Saturday. To start it off, the USC Salkehatchie baseball team will host Charleston at 12-noon in the first of two games. If soccer is your thing, the USC Salkehatchie women's soccer team will start at 2pm as they host USC Sumter. The men's soccer team starts at 4pm. It will be a fun filled day on the USC Salkehatchie campus as the USC Salkehatchie student government association will host a "Come out and support the Indians day". The SGA will be cooking hotdogs for all the students on hand for the soccer games. Let's make tomorrow huge, come out and support "Our" Indians!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

College athletics, they don't just happen.

I was asked several times the past few days, when I was going to write another article for the blog. I thought about that question today and I want to share something with you, college athletics don't just happen. You may be asking yourself what does he mean? I have always enjoyed watching college football, baseball, basketball and other college sports both in person and on television.

I will have to say that I had never really thought or knew what went into making the games happen. Yes, I played college baseball but all I knew as a player was that I had to attend classes and practice, then games. Since becoming the sports information director, I have a better understanding of what it takes and I would like to share it with you.

I have learned that coaches not only go to practice and games but they work just as hard as normal everyday people,if not harder. I thought once their season ended, it was all easy street, boy was I wrong. The job of a college coach is never ending, first they have to find players that want to attend their respective university. They start by finding kids that are interested in our university and some that are unsure where they want to attend after graduating high school. Once they make their initial contact, they have to keep in touch with the player throughout the year.

Many times this means phone calls, emails, letters and other things. Once a player decides to attend, you have to get the player to sign a letter of intent. The players then arrives on campus often scared and unsure of themselves and then the real work begins. The coach has to make sure the players has housing, that they don't become homesick and most importantly that they learn their respective sport. I have found it amazing how the coaches at USC Salkehatchie take and mold these young men and women into the players they become. Don't forget that coaches also have to schedule teams for the upcoming season, it seeems like it never ends.

I thought before my arrival at USC Salkehatchie that media guides, schedule cards and banners just magically appeared in my mailbox and around college campuses. I know better now as I have had to do all of this, with the help of many people at USC Salkehatchie, it is hard work.

I never really thought of all the work an athletic director at a university must do to make sure things are ran properly. At USC Salkehatchie the athletic director and her assistant is responsible for sending eligibility forms to the NJCAA in order to make sure all our athletes are eligible. Their job includes, making sure the buses are scheduled to carry the players and least not forget scheduling the drivers. Her job involves long hours of watching games and making sure that everyone is happy, safe and in the loop. I applaud our athletic director at USC Salkehatchie, she stays on top of things but at the same time, she is caring and that means everything to both the players and coaches.

I was sure that a magical fairy made the athletic website and blog come to life each week and day. I have found this to not be true, as I have watched our official website person work hard every week to make sure the content is correct and up to date, she does a wonderful job.

Now, the concession stands at games have to be the work of some special powers at be, I thought. I, was again wrong when I found out we have an actual person that makes sure all your goodies are ordered each week and that all the shirts, hats and other items are ready for the fans.

I was shocked to find out that all of this was actually done by real live people, ones that have nothing but love for the players and fans they serve. I have found out that many times they work long extra hours, not for pay but for their love of USC Salkehatchie. I would take our group at USC Salkehatchie and put them up against any college or university in this great country of ours.

Lastly, none of the above would be possible without the love and support that we receive from our fans. Our fans are great and for that I am thankful. Our fans often have to endure long drives to watch the games and again, I am thankful for that kind of dedicated support.

So, the next time you are out at a game or watching on television think about the people that make it all possible, they do it all for you the fan.

USC Men's Soccer Team update!

I have received several emails tonight asking for the final score of the game today. I have not recieved the final score but when I left the game it was Tri County Tech 1, USC Salkehatchie 0. Once I get the final score, I will post it! If you haven't checked out our official athletic website, the link is www.uscsalkathletics.com

USC Salkehatchie Men's soccer match Today (4 pm) vs Tri-County Tech




The USC Salkehatchie men's soccer team will host Tri-County Technical college today at home, the match is scheduled to begin at 4 pm. If you need directions to USC Salkehatchie, don't forget to use the link provided on the right side of this page, you can also check the Allendale weather!
Go Indians!!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

USC Salkehatchie Men Win 2-1 against Andrew College, Lady Indians Fall (Soccer)



The USC Salkehatchie men's soccer team won their first game of the season 2-1 against Andrew College today. Today's win gives first year head coach Bill Glass his first victory on the men's side at USC Salkehatchie, he won his first game as head coach with the women's team last week.

The USC Salkehatchie women's soccer team fell in their match today against Andrew college, 3-2. Once I get the details from both of todays matches, I will post them on the blog.

USC Salkehatchie Soccer teams travel to Andrew College in Georgia




The USC Salkehatchie soccer teams have traveled to Cuthbert, Georgia for a match against Andrew College. The games will be homecoming for Andrew and the Indians will be looking to play spoiler. The men's match started at 2 pm this afternoon and the women will follow at 4 pm. I will post scores as soon as they are reported.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Click this title to listen to our first USC Salkehatchie-"Coaches' Corner", this week's featured coach-Mitch Smith, women's softball coach.

Good afternoon everyone,

Today we are pleased to announce that we have launched our first "Coaches' Corner" radio show. While you were at work your favorite softball coach Mitch Smith talked with me about the upcoming USC Salkehatchie softball season. The "Coaches' Corner" show offers you the fan, an insiders view of what is happening here at USC Salkehatchie. To access this week's show, click on the Title of this post above, it will redirect you to the actual show. I hope that you enjoy the show and please check back often for all the latest news and happenings at USC Salkehacthie. Don't forget to check our main athletic website, www.uscsalkathletics.com for all your updates, player profiles, schedules and much, much more!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Question-How can you get more information about USC Salkehatchie Athletics as a prospective student-athlete? Answer Below-


I was asked in an email this afternoon, "How can I get information from coaches about USC Salkehatchie? If I want to come to USC Salkehatchie and play on an athletic team, is there a way to let the coaches know about me?"

The answer to this question is yes! If you are a prospective student-athlete, all you need to do is click on the Indians Arrow Head on the right side of this page or go to http://www.uscsalkathletics.com/ and fill out a prospective student-athlete form. You will find the link on the "Official" website located on the left side of the main-page.
USC Salkehacthie coaches are always looking for bright young men and women for their athletic teams. If you feel you have what it takes to become a part of the USC Salkehatchie "Athletic-Family", click on the link and a coach will get in contact with you and/or your coach.


Don't forget to check out the "Official" USC Salkehatchie athletic website for answers to all your questions- http://www.uscsalkathletics.com/ and be sure to check back with us here at the USC Salkehatchie "Official" Blog often!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

USC Salkehatchie Men's and Women's Roster 2008

Hello everyone,



I have been getting emails asking if we could post a roster for the men's and women's soccer teams. If you look below, you will see both the men's and women's roster with their position and hometown.





USC –Salkehatchie 2008 Men’s Soccer Roster:


Name POS Hometown

Sir Charles Davis GK Anderson, SC

Salvadore Torres MF Barnwell, SC

Marcio Melara-Beckman MF West Columbia, SC

Donald Condry D Gibsonton, SC

LaQuinn Nimmons D Bamberg, SC

El Jackson F Yemassee, SC

Que Varner D Bamberg, SC

Ryan Wallace D McDonough, GA

Terance Davis F Wrens, GA

Ethan McKenzie MF Stockbridge, GA

Denico Clyburn LW Lancaster, SC

Trey Croft MF Barnwell, SC

Damien Gibbons D Stapleton, GA

Andrew Winalski D Jesup, GA

O’Neal Simpson GK Lancaster, SC

Marcus Richardson MF Gaston, SC

Octavio Mota F Gaston, SC

Ryan Dickerson MF Portadown, North Ireland

Brad Cochran F Barnwell, SC

Raul Melara-Beckman F West Columbia, SC

Kyle Paradise F Lexington, SC

Richarde Anderson GK Warrenville, SC



Head Coach: Bill Glass





USC-Salkehatchie Women's 2008 Soccer Roster:







Name POS Hometown

Yahimar Lai F Beaufort, SC

Ashley Ketchup F Savannah, GA

Ashley Kohler MF Springfield, GA

Caylenn Donnelly D Barnwell, SC

Cassandra Vick MF Cottageville, SC

Janna Gibson MF Hampton, SC

Katie Black MF Bonneau, SC

Emily Pruitt MF Dallas, GA

Emily Thompson F Lexington, SC

Elisa Routt D Warner Robins, GA

Sarah Smith D Beaufort, SC

Desiree Wickham D East Marathon, NY

Maggie Moore GK Gadsden, SC


Head Coach: Bill Glass







USC Salkehatchie men fall to Cape Fear 3-1


The USC Salkehatchie men's soccer team fell at home today against Cape Fear Community College by a final score of 3-1. The Indians lead at the half by a score of 1-0. However, in the second half Cape Fear rallied to score three goals to get the victory.
USC Salkehatchie was thrilled to have over 50 Fairfax elementary school students out at the match today. It was great to see the children having such a great time at the game. I spoke with a few of the students and they said they were excited to watch a college soccer match, many said they had never been to a college sporting event. I want to thank the administration on behalf of USC Salkehatchie for making the trip happen.


I will be adding pictures from the game in the next few days.


The game recaps will be on http://www.uscsalkathletics.com/ in the coming days.

Update: USC Salkehatchie Mens Soccer Game today

According to USC Salkehatchie head coach Bill Glass, the USC Salkehatchie Men's soccer game against Cape Fear CC, will be pushed back until 4:30 or 4:45 this afternoon. This is due to transportation problems that Cape Fear experienced this morning.

We are very excited that this afternoon as will be playing host to 50-visitors from Fairfax Elementary.

Hope to see you all out at the match this afternoon!
Go Indians!!!

USC Salkehatchie Men's soccer team earns tie, Lady Indians fall




The Salkehatchie men’s and women’s soccer teams traveled to Barnesville, GA on Tuesday to play Gordon College. In the men’s game the score was knotted at 2-2 after 90 minutes of regulation so two 10-minute overtimes were played. In the absence of a golden goal by either team during OT, the match went into the books as a draw. "One of our players was sent off midway through the first half so we played a man down for the remainder of regulation plus two overtimes, " said USC Salkehatchie Head Soccer Coach Bill Glass, "Gordon used their advantage to build a 2-1 lead but we equalized with about twenty minutes left in regulation and that was it."
The Lady Indians would fall to Gordon college by a final score of 3-1.

To get more recaps and to follow all the Indians action, go to our athletic website at