Mississippi State's McCowan, Schaefer earn SEC awards

Mississippi State's McCowan, Schaefer earn SEC awards

Mississippi State center Teaira McCowan has been voted the Associated Press' Southeastern Conference player of the year and Vic Schaefer is the SEC coach of the year.

The 16-member media panel made McCowan a unanimous first-team all-SEC selection. She was joined on the squad by Mississippi State teammate Anriel Howard. Other first-team all-SEC picks included Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter, Missouri's Sophie Cunningham and Georgia's Caliya Robinson.

This marks the second straight season that Carter, Cunningham and McCowan have earned first-team AP all-SEC honors. Schaefer has been named coach of the year two straight times and three of the last five seasons.

Kentucky freshman Rhyne Howard was named the SEC newcomer of the year and also earned second-team all-SEC honors along with teammate Maci Morris. The second team also includes Tennessee's Rennia Davis, Arkansas' Chelsea Dungee and South Carolina's Tyasha Harris.

Robinson and Harris were both second-team selections last year.

Former Broncos QB pleads not guilty in trespassing case

CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Former Denver Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly has pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal trespassing after being accused of entering a couple's suburban home uninvited.

KDVR-TV reports that Kelly entered the plea on Monday in Arapahoe County District Court.

His next court appearance was set for April 23.

The Broncos waived the second-year pro after his Oct. 23 arrest.

According to court records, a couple reported that a stranger entered their Englewood home after 1 a.m. that morning, sat on their couch and was "mumbling incoherently." Police say they found the 24-year-old Kelly afterward parked nearby. The man identified Kelly as the intruder and provided surveillance video to police.

Kelly had attended an annual Halloween costume party hosted by Broncos star Von Miller before the incident.

He's free on $2,500 bond.

Official: Santa Anita cancels racing after 21 horse deaths

ARCADIA, Calif. - A track official says Santa Anita is canceling racing indefinitely to re-examine the dirt surface after the deaths of 21 horses in the last two months.

Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of The Stronach Group, which owns Santa Anita, tells The Associated Press that officials feel confident in the track surface but want to be "very proactive" and do all the testing that needs to be done.

The latest fatality occurred during training on Tuesday, when a 4-year-old filly got injured and was euthanized.

VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER

Sumter 10

Crestwood 0

The Sumter High School varsity girls soccer team opened its season with a 10-0 victory over Crestwood on Monday at the SHS field.

Sophia Haughton, Penelope Moore, Jasiah Pack and Aria Strickland each scored two goals for the Lady Gamecocks. Katie Mossell scored a goal, and a Haughton corner kick deflected off a Crestwood defender for the other goal.

Haughton also had two assists, while Mossell, Pack and Strickland each had an assist.

Taylor Gradwell had the shutout in goal with three saves.

VARSITY BOYS SOCCER

Sumter 3

Crestwood 2

Sumter High School improved to 5-1 with a 3-2 victory over Crestwood on Monday at the SHS field.

Christian Hines, Dyson Roberts and Mohamed Atta each scored goals for the Gamecocks. Hines also had an assist, as did Jehu McCray.

VARSITY BOYS TENNIS

Wilson 6

Sumter 0

FLORENCE - Sumter High School lost to Wilson 6-0 on Monday at the WHS courts.

SINGLES

1 - Anish Jona (W) defeated Tyler Smithhart 6-0, 6-0.

2 - Nav Singh (W) defeated Frampton McCloskie 6-0, 6-0.

3 - Davis Ivey (W) defeated Drew Newman 6-0, 6-0.

4 - Joshua Anyim (W) defeated Logan Stanley 6-2, 6-0.

5 - Karthick Beeraka (W) defeated Paul Gotshall 6-0, 6-0.

DOUBLES

1 - Did not play.

2 - Trey Garland/Thomas Pipkin (W) defeated Jordan Baker/Danile Gilman 6-2, 6-4.

Camden 162

Sumter 169

Sumter High School lost to Camden by seven strokes on Monday at Beech Creek Golf Club.

Jenkins Dwight led the Gamecocks, who shot 169 to Camden's 162, with a 38. Brandon Griffin and Andrew Griffin both shot a 43 and Jeffrey Shirley shot a 44.

JV BOYS SOCCER

Sumter 6

Crestwood 0

Sumter High School defeated Crestwood 6-0 on Monday at the CHS field.

Miquel Saquic scored three goals to lead the Gamecocks.

From staff and wire reports