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Beach Ball Classic alum Mario Chalmers looking to win a ring for the thumb

The same year that Danny Green of the St Mary’s Gaels, (now with the San Antonio Spurs) was winning the Beach Ball Classic Championship (2004), and hoisting the tournament MVP trophy, Mario Chalmers from Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska was perched in the stands with his team. Despite coming off three straight trips to the Alaska state finals, winning in 2002 and 2003, the Golden Bears... 

From Beach Ball Classic Champion to potential NBA MVP, Green brings the 3

As Danny Green stepped to the free throw line of the 2004 Beach Ball Classic semi-final game number 1, the pressure was on. His St. Mary Gaels out of Manhasset, NY were tied with a Saint Patrick team out of New Jersey with 1 second left in the game. Future Head Coach Roy Williams was sitting foul line extended along the sideline, with a big ol’ smile on his face. His recent signee to the University... 

Richards wins Silver and Bronze at World Junior Surfing Championship

Garden City Beach’s Cam Richards picked up Silver and Bronze medals as part of the PacSun USA Junior Surf Team at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Jiquiliste, Nicaragua, June 8 – 16, 2013. The team won a Team Silver Medal in the Aloha Cup Team Relay, Overall Team Bronze Medal, 2 Individual Bronze Medals and an Individual Copper. This was the best result ever as a team since... 

Mammy’s Kitchen Athlete of the Year: Volleyball Voting

Voting for this contest ends at 11:59pm on Saturday Visit Mammy’s Kitchen online at http://mammyskitchen.com Will Caswell Socastee Senior: The three-sport standout set the Braves’ school record, earned all-region and all-state honors and finished 14th in the Class 3-A state meet.   Who gets your vote for the Mammy's Kitchen Athelete of the Year : Cross Country? ... 

Fantasy Surfing Predictions for the Oakley Pro Bali

The Oakley Pro Bali begins in just a few short hours, and I for one am excited to see what this wave will have in store. It will be the first time an ASP World Championship Tour event has been held in Bali, and the pros have to be pretty stoked to have such potential on hand for the midway point of the season. I know I’m stoked to see how this new spot treats the pros, and how well my Fantasy... 

Surfers gather to remember local teen lost during storm

Over 450 Grand Strand surfers and friends of Anderson Estep, 19, gathered tonight at Cherry Grove Pier for a ceremonial paddle out. Estep was surfing Friday afternoon just north of the Cherry Grove Pier when his leash became detached from his surfboard. With a heavy current moving toward the north due to Tropical Storm Andrea, Estep’s surfboard washed onto the beach, but he wasn’t found. Coast... 

Richards slashes through 2nd round at ISA World’s

Garden City Beach’s Cam Richards continued his heat domination during the second round of the 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC), presented by Billabong, held in Playa Jiquiliste, Nicaraqua. After defeating South Africa’s Josh Smit by over 4 points in the first round, Richards surfed on day two against competitors from France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Richards... 

Mammy’s Kitchen Athlete of the Year: Volleyball Voting

Voting for this contest ends at 11:59pm on Saturday Visit Mammy’s Kitchen online at http://mammyskitchen.com Alison Markley Socastee Senior: The All-Region 7-3A first-team selection guided the Lady Braves to a winning season and the second round of the Class 3-A playoffs.   Who gets your vote for the Mammy's Kitchen Athelete of the Year : Volleyball? Shelby Sheets (70%,... 

Massey, Smothers collect awards at NSSA banquet

A pair of longtime local media members were honored at the National Sportcasters and Sportswriters Association’s 54th annual awards banquet Monday night in Salisbury, NC. Grand Strand Sports Report editor Terry Massey and “The Press Box” radio show host Allen Smothers were named the 2012 Sportswriter and Sportscaster of the Year, respectively, for the state of South Carolina. Massey,... 

Two Carolinas, one ticket to Omaha punched Tuesday

Due the current weather situation in Chapel Hill and with the prospect of more inclement weather throughout the rest of the day and evening Monday, game three between South Carolina and North Carolina has been moved to Tuesday at Noon. ESPN2 will televise the game, with the winner advancing to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. The Gamecocks are expected to send freshman left-hander Jack Wynkoop... 
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