Skyhawks Soar to 13-0; Crowned SCISA State Champions - 11/20/06
The Hammond Varsity Football squad earned the school's seventh ever State Football Championship this past Friday, beating Augusta Christian 28-17 under the lights at SC State University's Football Stadium in Orangeburg.
Fans were kept in suspense during a scoreless first quarter but things began to 'heat-up' in the second quarter after a 15 yard touchdown pass from Punky DaSilva to Mac Felmly, followed by an extra point by Joseph Zemp.
The Skyhawks were down by 3 at the start of the fourth but were able to hold the Augusta Christian offense to zero points for the quarter and Jarry Kuilan ran it in for each of the squad's fourth quarter touchdowns.
"Our kids worked extremely hard all year long," said Hammond coach Erik Kimrey, whose squad finished 13-0. "I'm very proud of them and extremely excited for them."
The 2006 state football championship marks the seventh in school history. The '72 and '77 teams won championships in the old SCISAA and both teams were undefeated. The '88, '89, 91 and '92 teams won state titles in the old Palmetto Athletic Conference, in which the '89 team finished undefeated. The 2006 team makes its own significant note on the school's history by finishing undefeated (13-0), ranked #1 throughout the entire season and winning the state title in the modern SCISA.
Lady Skyhawks - 2006 Region Champs in Cross Country - 10/20/06
The Lady Skyhawks won their second consecutive region II-AAA championship on Wednesday, October 18, at Heathwood Hall.
Freshman Rachel Price came in first place with a time of 19:36, nearly shaving an entire minute off of her personal best. Freshman Atieno Adongo finished in fourth place (20:24). Eighth grader Sarah Dobbs came in tenth place (21:30).
Previously, the girls won the First Annual Skyhawk Invitational, Thursday, Oct. 12 and the Augusta Prep Invitational on October 7. In both, All Varsity Runners placed in the top ten. At Augusta, the Middle School girls were the runners-up.
At Heathwood, the Skyhawks, (boys team), finished in fourth place ahead of Augusta Christian and were two points behind Heathwood Hall. Arthur Corontzes and Dillon Brady continue to pace the team.
Both teams will be competing in the SCISA State Championships at Heathwood on Saturday, October 28.
Fourth Consecutive Region Championship for Varsity V-Ball- 10/19/06
In the regular season finale, the Lady Skyhawks secured a win over St. Joseph's (Greenville) and clinched their fourth consecutive region championship.
The Lady Hawks play in the second round of the SCISA State Playoffs at the Sumter Exhibition Center on Friday at 5:00 p. m. against the winner of the Robert E. Lee/St. Joseph's match.
Last week, the Lady Skyhawks rolled over rival Heathwood Hall (3-0) and Augusta Christian (3-0). The Lady Hawks (14-3 overall, 8-0 region) defeated St. Joseph's, 3-0 (25-21, 25-11, 25-14) on Wednesday and vanquished Heathwood Hall, 3-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Junior Ella Hyatt had eight kills, one block and one ace in the match against St. Joseph's.
Varsity Girls Tennis - 2006 Region II-AAA Champions - 10/17/06
The Lady Skyhawks defeated Heathwood Hall, 7-2, in a tiebreaker match for the Region Championship. Alexis Prickett, Caroline Stuckey, Madison Kocher and Layna Plyler won their singles matches. Stuckey-Prickett sealed the victory with their win in #1 doubles over Roach-Covington.
The Lady Skyhawks shutout Ben Lippen, 9-0, Thursday afternoon. Hammond defeated Cardinal Newman, 5-4, on the Courts at the South Campus on Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Skyhawks lost a heartbreaker on Tuesday afternoon to archrival Heathwood Hall, 4-5. The Lady Hawks were 4-2 going into the doubles matches and lost all three (6-8, 7-8 and 6-8). Hammond defeated 4A Richland Northeast, 6-0, at the Courts on the South Campus. The Lady Hawks swept the singles. Below are the results: (#1) Alexis Prickett def. Shanua Williams, 6-0, 6-0; (#2) Caroline Stuckey def. Caroline Carley, 6-2, 6-1; (#3) Madison Kocher def. Gabbi Benjamin, 6-1, 6-0; (#4) Alexis Kocher def. Dana Fisher, 6-5, 6-1; and (#5) Madeline Welsh def. Maggie Lawrence, 6-0, 6-0. The doubles team of Ellen Traylor-Rosanne Sullivan defeated Emily Lott-Grayson Brandon, 6-2, 6-3.
The Lady Hawks play Florence Christian in the second round of the SCISA Playoffs on Wednesday, October 18, at 3:30 p. m. on the Courts at the South Campus. Go to www.scisa.org/athletics for bracket information.
Varsity Tennis (16-1 overall, 9-1 region)
Varsity Baseball - 2006 Region II-AAA Champions!
The Skyhawks are currently 17-8 overall and 9-1 in the region. The Hawks defeated Thomas Heyward in a doubleheader on a beautiful afternoon at Folsom Field. In the first game, Matt Alsaeedi pitched well and led the Hawks to a 11-1 victory. Alsaeedi helped his cause by going 2-3 from the plate. DH James Ash was 2-4 with 3 runs batted in and Kyle George was 3-4. In the second game, a 6-5 win, Mills Lott earned the victory from the mound and Shortstop Alston James was 2-4 from the plate.
The Skyhawks defeated Orangeburg Prep in the second round and have advanced to the Lower State Championship Series against Augusta Christian. The Skyhawks lost to Augusta Christian, 4-1, on Tuesday at Folsom Field. On Wednesday, the Hawks' exciting season came to end when they dropped the second game to Augusta Chrisitian, 6-0. Congrats to the team, Coach Derrick and Coach Fisher for another spectacular season of Hammond Baseball!
Punky DaSilva and Matt Alsaeedi were chosen to be members of the SCISA North AAA All-Star Team. DaSilva, Alsaeedi, Christopher Daniels, Alston James, Emmitt Richardson and James Wade were selected to the Region II-AAA All-Region Baseball Team and Coach Derrick was honored as Region Coach of the Year! Congrats to Punky DaSilva and Matt Alsaeedi for being chosen as members of SCISA's All-State Baseball Team!
Varsity Boys' Tennis - 2006 Region II-AAA Champions!
The Skyhawks are 12-3 overall, undefeated (10-0) in region play, and clinched the region championship by defeating Cardinal Newman, 8-1, on Tuesday, April 25. In the first round of the SCISA State Playoffs, the Hawks defeated Augusta Christian, 6-0, on Monday, May 1. Ishan Dasgupta, Andy Greenberg, Austin Kocher, Bryce James, Grayson Hart and Riggs Brown swept the singles matches. The Skyhawks lost to Hilton Head Prep in the second round of the playoffs.
Congrats to the team, Coach Farish and Coach Fowles for a memorable season! Kudos to Ishan Dasgupta and Andy Greenberg for being selected to the 2006 Region II-AAA Tennis Team! Congrats to Ishan Dasgupta, Andy Greenberg and Austin Kocher for being chosen as members of The State's All-Area Tennis Team!
2006 and 2005 SCISA State Wrestling Champions!
The Varsity Wrestling team defeated Cardinal Newman last week in the team duals to repeat as SCISA State Wrestling Champions. Guy Castles, Brooks Owens, Austin Hood, Chris Keenan, Eddie Fishman, Ross Power, Daniel Baker, Hudson White, Bradford MacGillivray, Tripp Ulmer, Sam Simmons, Will Patterson and Ben Simmons all led the team to another state title.
On Saturday, February 4, the Skyhawks hosted the SCISA State Individual Championships and the Hawks dominated. Daniel Baker, Tripp Ulmer, Ross Power, Sam Simmons, Eddie Fishman, Bradford MacGillivray, and Hudson White all became individual state champions in their respective weight classes.
Congratulations to Coach Talbot, his staff and all the wrestlers for another tremendous championship season!
"One man practicing sportsmanship is better than a hundred teaching it." Knute
Rockne
The Hammond Varsity Football squad earned the school's seventh ever State Football Championship this past Friday, beating Augusta Christian 28-17 under the lights at SC State University's Football Stadium in Orangeburg. 
The Lady Skyhawks won their second consecutive region II-AAA championship on Wednesday, October 18, at Heathwood Hall. 
In the regular season finale, the Lady Skyhawks secured a win over St. Joseph's (Greenville) and clinched their fourth consecutive region championship. 
The Lady Skyhawks defeated Heathwood Hall, 7-2, in a tiebreaker match for the Region Championship. Alexis Prickett, Caroline Stuckey, Madison Kocher and Layna Plyler won their singles matches. Stuckey-Prickett sealed the victory with their win in #1 doubles over Roach-Covington. 
The Skyhawks are currently 17-8 overall and 9-1 in the region. The Hawks defeated Thomas Heyward in a doubleheader on a beautiful afternoon at Folsom Field. In the first game, Matt Alsaeedi pitched well and led the Hawks to a 11-1 victory. Alsaeedi helped his cause by going 2-3 from the plate. DH James Ash was 2-4 with 3 runs batted in and Kyle George was 3-4. In the second game, a 6-5 win, Mills Lott earned the victory from the mound and Shortstop Alston James was 2-4 from the plate. 
The Varsity Wrestling team defeated Cardinal Newman last week in the team duals to repeat as SCISA State Wrestling Champions. Guy Castles, Brooks Owens, Austin Hood, Chris Keenan, Eddie Fishman, Ross Power, Daniel Baker, Hudson White, Bradford MacGillivray, Tripp Ulmer, Sam Simmons, Will Patterson and Ben Simmons all led the team to another state title. 
