Daily editionFriday, August 28th, 2026
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The 5AM Summerville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Sports
Ashley Ridge is rebuilding its football team after several seniors departed, as coach Jeff Tate said returning players will develop their skills during region play against teams like Westside and Stratford (with games also scheduled against Rock Hill and Oceanside).
The team faces a challenging season in the fall.
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Cane Bay Cobras are adjusting their offense for the fall season as senior Coran Houpe moves from running back to quarterback and players work to improve their skills (Coach Russel Zehr said the team is focused on team chemistry).
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Summerville's Green Wave football team is reloading for its 2026 campaign with returning stars and new talent from the JV team.
Coach Ian Rafferty said the team plans to build on last season’s 11-3 run—focusing on one game at a time to improve state championship results.
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The Fort Dorchester Football team is starting the season with high morale after strong spring practice and scrimmages — Coach Shaun Lorenzano praised the team's physical play and unity as they prepare to face tougher competition, including Stratford, in upcoming games.
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Access to the Football Section on the Berkeley Independent and Summerville Journal Scene websites has been restored after recent issues prevented viewing; readers who saw error messages (within the past two days) can refresh the page to read the articles.
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