Auctioneers slip away with win over Green Sea Floyds

Coach Ron Lanham and Mullins Auctioneers put win number one in the books with a 30-25 win on the road against Green Sea Floyds. The Trojans took a 13-0 lead within the first minute and a half of the opening quarter. Kentrell Dixon scored two of his three first quarter touchdowns on just two touches, returning the opening kick-off 70-yards, and then following with a 65-yard run.

Mullins gained control after a 68-yard touchdown from Bobby Crawford pass to Seqwan McFarland. Running back George Page followed with a 71-yard touchdown, giving the Aucs a 16-13 advantage after converting both two-point conversions. Page scored another 27-yard touchdown run to answer an 11-yard TD run from Dewitt, setting up a 24-19 halftime lead for Mullins. A 65-yard touchdown run from Lonnell Jerkins gave the Trojans a one point lead late in the third quarter. However, Aucs defensive back Cey’Quwan Ritter recovered a fumble force by linebacker Antonio Anders and ran it back 45-yards for the game winning score.

Creek Bridge wins season opener

The Creek Bridge Warriors ended last season with a win on the road over Latta, ending a nine game losing skid. Coach Al Calcutt and company opened the 2008 season victorious over Aynor by a score of 36-6. Creek Bridge looks to continue their run as they prepare for Hannah-Pamplico this Friday.

Swamp Foxes change play times for this week

Marion School District 1 Superintendent Michael Lupo announced earlier today that with weather forecasts showing Hurricane Hannah arriving somewhere along the South Carolina coastline on Friday, he and the Marion High School administration and coaching staff have made the decision to move up the school’s football games with the Manning Monarchs.
The JV game will be played Wednesday, in Marion, at 6 p.m. and the varsity game will be played Thursday, in Manning, at 7:30 p.m.

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