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Web posted Sunday, November 22, 2009

Greenbrier will retire jersey of late star in December

By Stephen Fastenau
Columnist

Former Wofford College and Greenbrier basketball standout Eric Marshall will be remembered Dec. 1 when the Wolfpack play host to Grovetown.

A ceremony will be held between the girls and boys games. Marshall's uniform will be retired, and Greenbrier will make a presentation to Marshall's family.

Wofford basketball coach Mike Young will present a Terriers jersey to the school. Donations will be accepted for the Eric Marshall Foundation.

Wofford basketball T-shirts with Marshall's name and number printed on the back will be given to anyone who makes a donation of $20 or more.

Marshall died in April after collapsing during a pick-up basketball game.

Marshall graduated from Greenbrier in 2003 after playing basketball under coach Garrett Black. He was named Player of the Year by The Columbia County News-Times twice. In 2003, Marshall was named The Augusta Chronicle Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

He earned a scholarship to play at Wofford College, where he averaged 10 points per game, but was slowed during his final two seasons by knee injuries.

The 24-year-old was expected to serve as Greenbrier's assistant basketball coach this season and was working to become certified to teach.

Hockey returns to Augusta

Those who miss the Augusta Lynx have the opportunity today to watch ice hockey locally.

The Coach Greg Stathis Holiday tournament, which features several area college teams, ends today at Augusta Ice Sports Center.

The University of South Florida plays the University of Georgia at 8 a.m. Clemson then takes on Georgia Tech at 10:30.

Admission is one new, unwrapped toy to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

More college ink

Lakeside baseball players Jeffrey Stoner, Zach Hayden and Clayton Miller all made their college decisions official last week.

Stoner will play for Francis Marion University, Hayden is going to Middle Georgia and Miller is headed to Armstrong Atlantic.

The trio will hold a ceremony to recognize the signings Dec. 1 at the school.

Marshall Family 'Y' looking for lacrosse help

The Marshall Family Y is looking for a lacrosse assistant for its spring, fall and summer leagues. Pay is $8-10 per hour. For information contact Justin Goolsby, program director, at (706) 922-9658 or e-mail jgoolsby@thefamilyy.org.

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