News digest, Jan. 29

Teams adjust weekend schedule

* Francis Marion has moved first pitch for its Friday season opener at Sparrow Stadium from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. The Patriots will play Tusculum in Jeff Jefferson's debut as head coach.

FMU

* USC Aiken also has pushed up the start of its Friday home game with Mars Hill to 1 p.m.

Pacers

* Anderson has revamped its weekend schedule against Emory & Henry to a 3 p.m. game on Saturday and a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Sunday.
Trojans

* North Greenville and USC Beaufort have added a second game to their Friday schedule and will play doubleheaders on both Friday and Saturday in Hardeeville.

Preseason honors

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Small division elite players second team: OF - Jamel Mitchell, Benedict.
HBCU