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At Planet Green Tree Service, we are firm believers that trees make the world a better place. They provide us with verdant beauty, cool shade, and emergency shelter. They raise our home values, add personality to our neighborhoods, and provide us with clean air to breathe. When your home or business has well-maintained, healthy trees, everyone benefits. That's why we are so passionate about providing our customers with dependable tree services in the Lowcountry.
We believe that honest prices, state-of-the-art equipment, friendly arborists, and good old-fashioned hard work are what set us apart from our competition. With more than 33 years of service in South Carolina, you can rest easy knowing every member of the Planet Green team is committed to the following:
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Provide you with exemplary tree care services
- Arrive at your home or business on time and ready to work
- Provide you with affordable service rates
- Meet or exceed our industry standards
- Utilize the utmost safety when removing or maintaining your trees or shrubs
- Have full insurance to protect themselves and your home
Our customers mean a lot to us, which is why we strive to provide them the best, most helpful customer service in our industry. When you hire our company to perform a tree service in cityname, know that we take this responsibility seriously and will always treat your home like we would treat our own. At Planet Green Tree Service, you won't ever have to worry about sneaky hidden fees or outrageous pricing. We believe every homeowner and business owner should have access to affordable tree services, which is why we set our rates at reasonable levels. Our job is to protect your home, your trees, and also your wallet!
Service Areas
Whether your home has overgrown trees that need trimming or you have an unsightly stump that needs grinding, our team of tree experts is here to help. Curious what kind of tree care work we provide to homeowners in South Carolina?
Planet Green specializes in the following areas:
Tree Trimming in Hanahan
Have you noticed your favorite tree growing in a strange shape? Are your trees or shrubs so overgrown that it's making your property and home look unkempt? Are the trees near your home weighed down by dangerous dead branches? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, it might be time to speak with a Planet Green Tree Service professional to find a solution.
Like anything that lives, trees respond to their environment. When trees are not properly maintained, they can cause a whole host of problems for the homeowner. Overgrowth doesn't just look bad - it can be a potential safety hazard and liability for your home. To prevent this from happening, it's crucial that your trees are trimmed and pruned regularly. Trimming your trees and shrubs gives your home a tidy, appealing look and facilitates healthy plant and tree growth.
Because every tree and shrub is different, you must approach tree trimming with a plan. Before you start hacking at your trees with a machete, be sure to contact Planet Green Tree Service. Our team of expert arborists will come to your home and determine the best path to take for your tree trimming needs. We always take into account variables like the strengths, weaknesses, and species of your trees.
Benefits of Tree Trimming in Hanahan
For some folks, tree trimming seems like a minor detail in the grand scheme of homeownership. It can be a tedious job, but keeping your trees trimmed and well-maintained is more important than you might think. Below are just a few of the many benefits of keeping your trees and shrubs trimmed:
Tree Health
Part of the Planet Green pruning and trimming process includes the removal of damaged, broken, dead, and diseased branches. When ignored, these dead or dying branches can cause harmful fungi to wreak havoc on the trees around your home or business. Removing these weakened branches helps prevent fungi and keeps your trees healthy. In addition, tree trimming also lets more sunlight and air circulation reach your trees, boosting overall health.
Safety
As longtime residents of South Carolina, we know how dangerous hurricanes and heavy storms can be. Strong winds from these natural occurrences can cause branches to fall or even be carried away with significant force. This is concerning for many homeowners, especially those who have trees lining their driveways, recreational areas, and walking paths. When you trust Planet Green with your trimming needs, you are actually doing your part to "storm proof" your home from hazardous tree-related accidents. If you have low-hanging branches close to your roof or business, pruning these trees can provide more safety and overhead clearance. That way, don't have an anxiety attack every time a storm rolls through your neighborhood.
Aesthetics
Nobody likes the look of an overgrown, disheveled tree. Tree trimming improves the general appearance of your tree and makes your whole yard and home look better. Tree trimming also prevents your trees from growing weak branches and crotches and helps stop branches from intertwining with one another.
Developmental Tree Trimming
Pruning younger trees is key to protecting them as they age. This vital tree service in Hanahan keeps young trees aesthetically appealing and promotes proper structural integrity and optimal branch structure. In addition, as your home's landscape matures, taking the time to trim young trees reduces the chance of expensive problems like tree failure.
Types of Tree Trimming
Not all tree trimming services from Planet Green Tree Service are the same. Our experts specialize in a number of different tree trimming services to ensure you are getting the right kind of trim for the appropriate situation. Because even the smallest mistake can permanently affect your tree's health, we approach every tree trimming job with surgeon-like precision. That way, you know your trees are in capable, responsible hands.
Crown Reduction
When your trees age without the proper kind of care, they can develop too many branches on their interior. Trees like this give great shade, but too much is not a good sign. That's where crown reduction trimming comes in. By reducing the density of your tree's crown, our tree care experts improve its growth rate and health. Crown density reduction also promotes a longer lifespan and a more beautiful appearance.
Deadwooding
As the name implies, deadwooding involves the trimming of dead wood from your trees. Often required in urban and suburban areas, deadwooding a tree makes it look more attractive and livelier, while maintaining the health of your tree's trunk by removing rotted branches. This process also makes it safer for kids and other people who walk underneath or near your tree that may be harmed by rotting branches that fall. Other tree trimming services that Planet Green offers include: hazardous tree assessments, shrub trimming, pruning, cabling, bracing, and corrective trimming.
Stump Removal in Hanahan
For most property owners, removing a tree can seem like a major project. While that notion certainly isn't wrong, tree removal is more straightforward and often easier than trying to remove an unsightly stump from your yard. Have you ever wondered why you see so many yards with stumps dotted around the land? It's because they're very difficult to remove. That is why Planet Green Tree Service has been offering stump removal services in South Carolina for more than 33 years. Our skilled stump removal experts bring a wealth of knowledge and cutting-edge tools to every stump removal project they tackle.
The fact of the matter is this: trying to remove a stump on your own is an incredible undertaking. Going the "DIY" route can take weeks to complete, even if you spend an hour or two every day. There's also the issue of operating heavy machinery (which costs time and money to rent) and even light fires to expedite the process, which is dangerous. For these reasons alone, we always recommend that you bring in a professional to remove your tree stump safely and effectively.
Benefits of Stump Removal in Hanahan
Better Looking Yard
If you are a homeowner that loves sculpted hedges, beautiful landscaping, and a tidy law, removing old tree stumps will feel like a huge weight off of your chest. Stump removal not only gives your home more curb appeal, it can actually raise the value of your home. This is particularly pertinent if you are thinking about listing your home for sale in the near future.
More Space
If your yard is small, even one stump can reduce the amount of space you have in your yard. If you spend a lot of time playing sports or just enjoying your yard space, stump removal is a huge help. After all, nobody wants to toss a football around if there are a bunch of old stumps that you must avoid. Stumps also take up considerable space below ground, with their complicated root systems. Stump removal will give you and your family more room to plant flowers, grow vegetables, install a water feature, and much more.
Eliminate Unwanted Growth
When you leave a tree stump in your yard, you could be setting yourself up for unwanted tree growth. This kind of new growth often results in clusters of small trees popping up around the base of the stump. This problem isn't just unsightly; it can be harmful to any plants near the stump because the new trees will suck up all the water and nutrients out of your soil.
Pest Prevention
Tree stumps are notorious for harboring all sorts of pests that can damage your hard and cause expensive problems in your home. We're talking wood borers, ants, termites, and beetles. If you want to do away with these pests and protect your home, the best course of action is to contact Planet Green Tree Service for a quote on our professional tree removal services.
Reduce Headaches
Sure, you could take the time to do your research on how to remove a stump. You could go to Home Depot, rent a high-powered stump grinder, and risk your health trying to operate it without training. You could spend every winking moment of your free time trying to grind the stump down so you can remove it from your yard. But why go through all that trouble when a trustworthy, experienced stump removal company like Planet Green Tree Service is only a phone call away?
Our team of stump removal professionals uses state-of-the-art tools designed to keep your property damage-free during the removal process. We will turn your yard into a beautiful blank slate, so you can focus on enjoying your stump-free while we haul away all the debris.
Your Premier Tree Service Company in South Carolina
With 33 years of experience, it's no wonder why so many South Carolina locals choose Planet Green Tree Service for tree trimming and stump removal in their city. Clients love us because we believe in exceeding your expectations, no matter how large or small a job is.
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Provide you with exemplary tree care services
- Arrive at your home or business on time and ready to work
- Provide you with affordable service rates
Contact our office to learn more about our tree services in South Carolina or to schedule your free quote today!
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Here is the SC High School Football Media Poll rankings after Week 1 of SCHSL football
Joe Dandronhttps://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/30/schsl-high-school-football-sc-media-poll-rankings-week-1/7906989001/
The rankings are out.Dutch Fork remains as the unanimous No. 1 team in Class AAAAA, Southside Christian received first-place votes despite being winless and South Pointe and Northwestern are the definitive top two teams in Class AAAA. Daniel, ...
The rankings are out.
Dutch Fork remains as the unanimous No. 1 team in Class AAAAA, Southside Christian received first-place votes despite being winless and South Pointe and Northwestern are the definitive top two teams in Class AAAA. Daniel, the Upstate Super 25's top team, remains as the top ranked Class AAA squad.
Here are the rankings from the SC Prep Football Media Poll following the first two games of the South Carolina High School League football season:
WEEK 2 PREDICTIONS & PREVIEW: Predictions, preview for best Week 2 high school football games for the Greenville area
Class AAAAA
1. Dutch Fork (19)
2. Fort Dorchester
3. Hillcrest
4. Byrnes
5. Dorman
6. Sumter
7. Gaffney
8. TL Hanna
9. Spartanburg
10. Summerville
Others receiving votes: River Bluff, Lexington, Mauldin, White Knoll, Socastee, Clover JL Mann
Class AAAA
1. South Pointe (17)
2. Northwestern (2)
3. AC Fora
4. West Florence
5. South Florence
6. Hartsville
7. Irmo
8. Catawba Ridge
9. James Island
10. (tie) Indian Land
10. (tie) Ridge View
Others receiving votes: York, Wilson, Greenwood, Westside, Greenville, South Aiken, Pickens, West Ashley, Riverside Myrtle Beach
Class AAA
1. Daniel (17)
2. Camden (2)
3. Dillon
4. Powdersville
5. Clinton
6. Gilbert
7. Seneca
8. Woodruff
9. Hanahan
10. Beaufort
Others receiving votes: Brookland-Cayce, Chapman, Union County, Belton Honea Path, Chester, Crestwood, Lower Richland, Manning, Marlboro County, Pendleton, Wren, Aynor
Class AA
1. Saluda (6)
2. Abbeville (2)
3. Oceanside Collegiate (7)
4. Barnwell (3)
5. Fairfield Central
6. Gray Collegiate
7. Wade Hampton
8. Cheraw
9. Buford
10. Silver Bluff
Others receiving votes: Marion, Woodland, Pelion, Pageland Central, Newberry, Chesterfield, Lee Central, Landrum, Andrew Jackson, Crescent, Strom Thurmond
Class A
1. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (14)
2. Christ Church (1)
3. Southside Christian (3)
4. Whale Branch
5. Johnsonville
6. St. Joseph’s
7. Baptist Hill
8. Lamar
9. Lewisville (1)
10. Lake View
Others receiving votes: Latta, Calhoun County, Estill, Whitmire, Ridge Spring-Monetta
South Carolina high school football scores for Week 1 of 2022 SCHSL season
The Greenville Newshttps://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/26/sc-high-school-football-scores-upstate-greenville-spartanburg-schsl-week-1/7892074001/
Greenville NewsHere are the South Carolina high school football scores from Week 1 of the SCHSL regular season. Check back for updates throughout the night.FridayAcademic Magnet 14, Military Magnet Academy 0Andrews 32, Georgetown 12Appling County, Ga. 42, Aiken 7Aynor def. Kingstree, forfeitBamberg-Ehrhardt 36, Denmark-Olar 20Baptist Hill 26, St. John's 8Battery Creek 39, Ridgeland-Hardeeville 28Beaufort Academy 34, Hilton Head Prep 22...
Greenville News
Here are the South Carolina high school football scores from Week 1 of the SCHSL regular season. Check back for updates throughout the night.
Friday
Academic Magnet 14, Military Magnet Academy 0
Andrews 32, Georgetown 12
Appling County, Ga. 42, Aiken 7
Aynor def. Kingstree, forfeit
Bamberg-Ehrhardt 36, Denmark-Olar 20
Baptist Hill 26, St. John's 8
Battery Creek 39, Ridgeland-Hardeeville 28
Beaufort Academy 34, Hilton Head Prep 22
Belton-Honea Path 19, Westside 17
Ben Lippen 34, Heathwood Hall 6
Bethesda Academy, Ga. 40, John Paul II 24
Blythewood 43, Richland Northeast 7
Brookland-Cayce 31, Airport 20
Broome 54, Chesnee 28
Buford 35, McBee 8
Camden 53, Lugoff-Elgin 7
Cane Bay 30, Ashley Ridge 20
Carolina High and Academy 22, Dillon Christian 14
Catawba Ridge 16, Charlotte Myers Park, N.C. 0
Central 63, Carolina Academy 0
Central 63, Carolina Pride, N.C. 0
Chapin 45, Mid-Carolina 0
Charleston Collegiate 42, Cathedral Academy 7
Charlotte Christian, N.C. 52, Southside Christian 28
Chester 22, Fort Mill 17
Christ Church Episcopal 41, Southside 14
Clarendon Hall Academy 43, Andrew Jackson Academy 16
Claxton, Ga. 29, Hilton Head Island 18
Clinton 55, Laurens 28
Colleton Prep 42, Northwood Academy 12
Crescent 34, Dixie 10
Crestwood 37, Gray Collegiate Academy 28
Cross 44, Hemingway 0
D.W. Daniel 55, Easley 7
Dillon 41, Lamar 0
Dorchester Academy 22, Orangeburg Prep 20
Dorman 42, North Augusta 28
Dutch Fork 27, Spartanburg 25
Edisto 12, Williston-Elko 6
Estill 24, C.A. Johnson 8
Fairfield Central 41, Andrew Jackson 21
First Baptist 23, Bishop England 10
Fort Dorchester 21, Beaufort 6
Gilbert 49, Batesburg-Leesville 14
Hammond 49, Florence Christian 0
Hampton 48, Allendale-Fairfax 0
Hanahan 22, Berkeley 17
Hannah-Pamplico 26, North Central 20
Hartsville 68, Darlington 0
Hillcrest 62, Greer 14
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 22, Eau Claire 12
Indian Land 28, Timberland 0
Irmo 27, Lancaster 20
J.L. Mann 14, Riverside 7
James F. Byrnes 54, Chapman 7
James Island 52, R.B. Stall 0
Jefferson, Ga. 56, Wren 28
Jenkins, Ga. 24, Bluffton 21
Lake Marion 28, Calhoun County 22
Lakewood 30, Fox Creek 0
Landrum 34, Berea 3
Latta 31, East Clarendon 0
Laurence Manning Academy 32, Pinewood Prep 14
Lee Central 28, Great Falls 8
Lewisville 50, Wagener-Salley 24
Lexington 63, South Aiken 56
Lincoln County, Ga. 27, McCormick 6
Loris 15, North Myrtle Beach 7
Lower Richland 35, Westwood 8
Lucy G. Beckham 8, Wando 6
Marlboro County 40, Cheraw 12
Mauldin 20, Boiling Springs 7
Midland Valley 29, Strom Thurmond 23
Ninety Six 53, Ware Shoals 0
Northside Christian 28, Greenwood Christian 12
Northwestern 32, Clover 21
Orangeburg-Wilkinson 20, W.J. Keenan 8
Patrick Henry Academy 6, St. John's Christian Academy 0
Pee Dee Academy 48, Cardinal Newman 42
Pelion 15, Columbia 12
Pendleton 34, Eastside 8
Powdersville 51, Abbeville 44
River Bluff 52, Swansea 0
Robert E. Lee Academy 35, Thomas Sumter Academy 7
Saluda 34, Ridge Spring-Monetta 7
Sandy Creek, Ga. 46, Greenwood 21
Seneca 50, Palmetto 14
Socastee 21, Silver Bluff 0
South Florence 29, Oceanside Collegiate Academy 28
St. James 37, Philip Simmons 30
St. Joseph 35, Blacksburg 7
Summerville 38, Carolina Forest 7
Sumter 15, Ridge View 14
T.L. Hanna 36, Greenville 29
W. Wyman King Academy 38, Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy 16
Waccamaw 33, Carvers Bay 18
Wade Hampton (G) 49, Travelers Rest 28
West Ashley 7, May River 3
West Florence 32, Lake City 7
Whale Branch 19, North Charleston 8
White Knoll 36, Spring Valley 9
Whitmire 41, Spartanburg Christian 24
Williamsburg Academy 47, Palmetto Christian Academy 0
Wilson 56, Marion 36
Wilson Hall 28, Hilton Head Christian Academy 7
Woodruff 31, Fountain Inn 0
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Union County vs. Gaffney, ccd.
TIDBITS: Prep football teams ranked
Rob Gantthttps://www.postandcourier.com/berkeley-independent/sports/tidbits-prep-football-teams-ranked/article_5f80944c-2968-11ed-bc58-f3753ab649c6.html
Six Charleston-area high school teams were ranked in the final S.C. Prep Media football poll of August.The polls were released on Aug. 30, revealing at least one squad from the Lowcountry in each of the five classifications.Fort Dorchester is the highest ranked among the local contingent, coming in at No. 2 behind Dutch Fork in Class AAAAA. The Silver Foxes, who play at Stratford Sept. 9, received all 19 first-place votes. Summerville moved into the poll at No. 10 after cruising past Carolina Forest on Aug. 26.In Class A...
Six Charleston-area high school teams were ranked in the final S.C. Prep Media football poll of August.
The polls were released on Aug. 30, revealing at least one squad from the Lowcountry in each of the five classifications.
Fort Dorchester is the highest ranked among the local contingent, coming in at No. 2 behind Dutch Fork in Class AAAAA. The Silver Foxes, who play at Stratford Sept. 9, received all 19 first-place votes. Summerville moved into the poll at No. 10 after cruising past Carolina Forest on Aug. 26.
In Class AAAA and Class AAA, James Island and Hanahan broke into their respective polls with wins on Aug. 26. The Trojans and Hawks are ranked ninth, well behind top-ranked South Pointe in Class AAAA and Daniel in Class AAA. Both received 17 of 19 first-place votes.
In Class AA, Oceanside Collegiate dropped back a spot to No. 3 after falling by a single point to South Florence, 29-28, on Aug. 26. The Bruins, who also hammered Goose Creek by 44 points in Week 0, are ranked fifth in Class AAAA. The Landsharks actually received seven first-place votes, more than top-ranked Saluda in Class AA.
In Class A, Baptist Hill backed up from No. 6 to No. 7 despite knocking off St. John’s on Aug. 26. Bamberg-Ehrhardt is No. 1 in Class A and received 14 first-place votes.
Aug. 30 polls
Class AAAAA
1. Dutch Fork (19 first-place votes)
2. Fort Dorchester
3. Hillcrest
4. Byrnes
5. Dorman
6. Sumter
7. Gaffney
8. T.L. Hanna
9. Spartanburg
10. Summerville
Class AAAA
1. South Pointe (17)
2. Northwestern (2)
3. A.C. Flora
4. West Florence
5. South Florence
6. Hartsville
7. Irmo
8. Catawba Ridge
9. James Island
T10. Indian Land
T10. Ridge View
Class AAA
1. Daniel (17)
2. Camden (2)
3. Dillon
4. Powdersville
5. Clinton
6. Gilbert
7. Seneca
8. Woodruff
9. Hanahan
10. Beaufort
Class AA
1. Saluda (6)
2. Abbeville (2)
3. Oceanside Collegiate (7)
4. Barnwell (3)
5. Fairfield Central
6. Gray Collegiate
7. Wade Hampton
8. Cheraw
9. Buford
10. Silver Bluff
Class A
1. Bamberg-Ehrhardt (14)
2. Christ Church (1)
3. Southside Christian (3)
4. Whale Branch
5. Johnsonville
6. St. Joseph’s
7. Baptist Hill
8. Lamar
9. Lewisville (1)
10. Lake View
Oceanside Collegiate lineman Freeling commits to defending champions
Oceanside Collegiate offensive lineman Monroe Freeling announced a commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs in late August.
The 6-7, 295-pound senior picked the Bulldogs over Alabama, Clemson, Florida and Miami.
The four-star prospect is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the country.
The Landsharks play at Timberland Oct. 28.
Fan Fest on tap for South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are set to host Fan Fest Sept. 10 at the North Charleston Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Stingrays, who play in the ECHL and are an affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, are counting down the day to their opening night at home, Oct. 22. Featured activities include a locker room tour, select a seat event, merchandise table, equipment sale and a kids corner.
Daily Digest | Illini's Week Zero recruiting advantage; B1G weekend ahead
Jeremy Wernerhttps://247sports.com/college/illinois/LongFormArticle/Daily-Digest-Illinis-Week-Zero-recruiting-advantage-B1G-weekend--192419823
247Sports Embed ResourceDot LoaderThere's a lot of news each day. Illini Inquirer will try to make it easier to digest each weekday morning with the Daily Digest.Illini’s Week Zero recruiting advantageBret Bielema took advantage of Week Zero in recruiting last season. With an extra off week during the season to focus on recruiting during the fall — Illinois played 12 games in 14 weeks compared to ...
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Illini’s Week Zero recruiting advantage
Bret Bielema took advantage of Week Zero in recruiting last season. With an extra off week during the season to focus on recruiting during the fall — Illinois played 12 games in 14 weeks compared to 12 games in 13 weeks for most teams — the staff got out to see more prospects and found some late additions who already are making an impact on the 2022 season.
The Illini plan to take advantage of a more open fall schedule yet again. The Illini have a off weekend the weekend of Sept. 11-17 and another the week of Oct. 16-22. Illinois also has two weekday night games during the next month — tonight against Indiana and Thursday, Sept. 22 — which can offer them some extra flexibility in how they will use their 42 allowed days by the NCAA to be on the road recruiting this fall between September and November.
Bielema has considered going to see games on Saturday following the Illini’s Big Ten opener at Indiana on Friday, but he said that might not be the most impactful use of one of their fall recruiting days.
For openers
Penn State scored a go-ahead touchdown with 57 seconds left to pull off a 35-31 comeback road victory at Purdue on Thursday night. After throwing a critical pick-six midway through the fourth quarter, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (282 yards, 4 TDs) completed 6 of 7 passes for 72 yards and threw his fourth touchdown pass to lead the Nittany Lions back to victory.
Minnesota routed New Mexico State and former Gophers coach Jerry Kill 38-0 on Thursday in Minneapolis. After suffering season-ending injuries last season, Gophers running backs Mo Ibrahim (132 rushing yards, 2 TDs) and Trey Potts (89 rushing yards, 1 TD) looked quite healthy and dangerous.
B1G weekend ahead
The rest of the Big Ten is in action this weekend. Here are the matchups.
Friday
Saturday
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Top golf(er)
Illinois fifth-year senior Adrien Dumont de Chassart was named one of 25 college players named to the Fred Haskins Award Preseason Watch List. The award is given annually to the nation’s top collegiate golfer.
History: Previous winners of the award include Phil Mickelson (1990-92), Tiger Woods (1996), Patrick Cantlay (2011) and Justin Thomas (2012).
McCourt back with Jags
It’s been a few weeks for James McCourt. But the former Illinois kicker is back on an NFL payroll after the Jacksonville Jaguars signed McCourt to its practice squad.
Why it matters: McCourt didn’t win the kicker job during his week with the Jaguars, but he showed the Jaguars enough for the organization to give him a weekly check ($11,500) and an opportunity to learn under an NFL staff and be on call should injury or poor performance give him a bigger break.
B1G honors for Illini WGOLF
Illini women’s golfers Crystal Wang and Isabel Sy were named Big Ten Preseason honorees. The pair helped lead Illinois to a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships and an NCAA Regionals appearance.
What’s next: The Illini open their 2022-23 season on Sept. 12-13 with the Cougar Classic at Teamans Hall Club in Hanahan (S.C.).
Soccer falls to Texas A&M
No. 18 Texas A&M defeated Illinois soccer 1-0 on Thursday at Demirjian Park. Texas A&M outshot Illinois 11-2, and MaKhiya McDonald's goal 12:58 into the game proved to be the winner.
What's next: After back-to-back losses, Illinois hosts Indiana State at 7 p.m. CT Sunday at Demirjian Park.
Quick hits
Have a great weekend! Between the scenes at Mackey and Ross-Ade recently, Purdue fans are showing out...
Lowcountry high school football this week: Less rain (we hope) and kissing a goat
David Shelton Special to The Post and Courierhttps://www.postandcourier.com/sports/highschool/lowcountry-high-school-football-this-week-less-rain-we-hope-and-kissing-a-goat/article_5bcadbb6-248e-11ed-8c2a-4b6d1cc6484a.html
Nothing like good ol’ August weather to mess with a high school football season. For the second straight week, area high school teams will contend with Mother Nature as they seek to officially kick off their season on Friday nightLast week — inexplicably called “week zero” by the S.C. High School League — was just that for several Lowcountry teams: A big zero. Those teams that were able to play did so amidst rain and thunder or moved their games to Saturday, where storms were again an issue.Weather...
Nothing like good ol’ August weather to mess with a high school football season. For the second straight week, area high school teams will contend with Mother Nature as they seek to officially kick off their season on Friday night
Last week — inexplicably called “week zero” by the S.C. High School League — was just that for several Lowcountry teams: A big zero. Those teams that were able to play did so amidst rain and thunder or moved their games to Saturday, where storms were again an issue.
Weather in August has become an issue in recent years. If it’s not late afternoon and early evening thunderstorms causing problems, it is oppressive heat and humidity that forces some games to be delayed after the initial start time.
Last week, Hanahan’s game with Georgetown was cancelled, as was the Dorchester County jamboree that involved Fort Dorchester, Summerville, Ashley Ridge and Woodland.
Berkeley and Timberland started their opener on Friday night but had to finish on Saturday morning. First Baptist and Denmark-Olar was cancelled, as was Cane Bay’s game at Beaufort. Games at James Island, Goose Creek, Oceanside Collegiate and West Ashley were forced to move to Saturday night. Bishop England and Porter-Gaud began on Friday night and finished on Monday night.
By mid-week this week, there were rumors that some games may be played Thursday or Saturday due to less than favorable forecasts for Friday. Woodland did, in fact, move its game with Bethune-Bowman.
But most schools have decided to play Friday and take their chances. Fields will be wet everywhere, but games can be played if the lightning stays away.
Here’s a look at some key games scheduled for Friday.
Beaufort at Fort Dorchester
Neither team played last week so both head coaches are anxious to see what they have in what should be a competitive contest. Beaufort is the Class AAAA defending Lower State champion, but is classified in Class AAA this season. The Eagles have one of the state’s top prospects in senior tackle Eamon Smalls.
Fort Dorchester, ranked second in Class AAAAA this week, is led by senior quarterback Zolten Osborne, The Post and Courier’s offensive player of the year in 2021. The Patriots are big but inexperienced up front on both sides of the ball, but did look solid in preseason scrimmages against Sumter and Oceanside Collegiate.
Ashley Ridge at Cane Bay
This series between AAAAA programs has developed into a good rivalry and competitive games. The two teams played twice last season, with Cane Bay winning both by a field goal, including a 23-20 overtime win in the state playoffs. Cane Bay has won the last five meetings in the series, but only by a combined 21 points.
If you happen to be a fan of good linebacking play, this is probably the game to see. The teams combine for four of the top senior linebackers in the Lowcountry.
Oceanside Collegiate at South Florence
A battle between two of the best teams in the state. Oceanside Collegiate, coming off a big win over defending state AA champion Gray Collegiate, is ranked No. 2 in Class AA this week.
South Florence is ranked fifth in Class AAAA after a thorough whipping of Goose Creek last Saturday. The Bruins boast one of the state’s top quarterbacks in senior Syracuse commit LaNorris Sellers. Look for some points in this game.
Berkeley at Hanahan
The Stags are 1-0 after their 16-6 win over Timberland, while the Hawks of Hanahan are ready to put their team on display for the first time. Hanahan is one of the better teams in the area with junior running back Kevon Rivera and sophomore quarterback Jaden Cummings.
Berkeley has a running back to watch as well in 6-3, 220-pound junior Jovan Wigfall, who played on defense a year ago.
Lucy Beckham at Wando
There’s a lot on the line as the two Mount Pleasant schools meet in a varsity football game for the first time. The new school on the block, Lucy Beckham, won its first varsity game last week by 24-0 over Lake Marion, while Wando is playing its season opener.
According to Wando’s Facebook page, the school’s principals — Kim Wilson of Wando and Anna Dassing of Lucy Beckham — have a wager on the game.
The losing principal will have to kiss a goat at the 50-yard line at the game’s end, and wear the other team’s colors to school the next Monday.
Fun way to start a rivalry.
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