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Today’s edition · Sun., Nov. 8

Summerville football wins 28-7 and heads to Carolina Forest

Plus, the Stingrays beat Orlando twice this weekend.

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Summerville beats Blythewood 28-⁠7 and heads to Carolina Forest on Nov. 13

Summerville's playoff run continues Nov. 13

  1. Nov. 6Summerville beat Blythewood 28-7 in the first round.
  2. Nov. 13Summerville will travel to Carolina Forest for the second round.
  3. Dec. 4-5The state championships will be played at South Carolina State University.

Sources: wistv.com, Post and Courier

If you missed Friday night: Summerville beat visiting Blythewood 28-7 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. Blythewood came to town as the bracket had it. The now travel to Carolina Forest on Nov. 13 for the second round.

  • Blythewood scored first: 1-yard run by James Veasey
  • Seeds: No. 5 Summerville, No. 12 Blythewood
  • Fort Dorchester's seed: No. 9, at No. 8 Wando

Around Dorchester County, Fort Dorchester beat Wando 34-28 in a Nov. 5 game, and Ashley Ridge lost 49-7 at Sumter. Hanahan beat Swansea 61-30. The state championships are Dec. 4-5 at South Carolina State University.

Summerville, Fort Dorchester and Hanahan won in the first round

  • Blythewood7
    Summerville28
    Final
  • Fort Dorchester34
    Wando28
    FinalPlayed Nov. 5
  • Ashley Ridge7
    Sumter49
    Final
  • Swansea30
    Hanahan61
    Final

Sources: The State, Post and Courier, WACH.com

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Hockey

Stingrays beat Orlando 4-⁠1 on Friday, then blank the Solar Bears 3-⁠0 on Saturday

If you like hockey, the had a good weekend. They bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 4-1 win over Orlando on Friday at the North Charleston Coliseum. Ben Kraws stopped 25 of 26 shots, and four Stingrays scored.

The Stingrays shut the door on Orlando

6-1-0-0
Stingrays' record after Friday's win
29
saves by Bjorklund Saturday, a season high
4
Orlando power plays the Stingrays killed Saturday

Sources: Post and Courier, South Carolina Stingrays

  • Friday's scorers: Kopff, Andrusiak, Morrison and Persson
  • Ben Kraws: fifth win in as many starts
  • Jaylen Luypen: two assists on Friday
  • Garin Bjorklund: fifth career shutout

On Saturday, the Stingrays swept the series with a 3-0 shutout. Garin Bjorklund earned his first shutout of the season, and Tyler Weiss opened the scoring.

Stingrays allowed one goal in two wins over Orlando

4Stingrays goals3
1Orlando goals0
5,402Fans at the Coliseum5,065

Sources: Post and Courier, South Carolina Stingrays

News Notes

Local film

Summerville resident, actor and director William Brian Baker has wrapped up a new film, "Around the Fire," produced by his company, WC Entertainment. It follows three friends on a camping trip in North Carolina. Post and Courier

Coliseum

North Charleston is in the early stage of upgrades to its Coliseum, Performing Arts Center and Convention Center, and officials have not set specific improvements or a timeline. The complex hosts around 800 events a year. Post and Courier

The Coliseum seats 13,000 and the Performing Arts Center 2,300

Source: Post and Courier

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Coliseum13,000 seats
Performing Arts Center2,300 seats

Dillard's

Dillard's posted closure notices on Nov. 5 for its Citadel Mall store in West Ashley after 34 years. The notices direct customers to its Northwoods Mall outlet in North Charleston. Post and Courier

Week ahead

Boeing reports October deliveries and orders on Tuesday for its North Charleston-built 787 Dreamliner and other commercial aircraft. On Monday, the City of Charleston and the S.C. Department of Transportation mark the 100th anniversary of the Ashley River Memorial Bridge. Post and Courier

Tech

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Past issues

  1. Sat., Nov. 7Summerville beats Blythewood 28-7 in the playoffs
  2. Fri., Nov. 6Summerville hosts Blythewood in Friday's playoff opener
  3. Thurs., Nov. 5Dorchester voters approve a one-cent school sales tax
  4. Wed., Nov. 4Dorchester County voters approve a 1-cent school sales tax
  5. Tues., Nov. 3Jayven Williams is a Mr. Football finalist, and polls open at 7 a.m.
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Summerville football wins 28-7 and heads to Carolina Forest

Plus, the Stingrays beat Orlando twice this weekend.

The TLDR

  1. Summerville beats Blythewood 28-7, plays at Carolina Forest Nov. 13
  2. Poll: How are you following the playoff run?
  3. Stingrays beat Orlando 4-1, then blank the Solar Bears 3-0
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