Aiken Standard reporter Taylor Beltz is a sports reporter for the Aiken Standard and thePost and Courier North Augusta. Beltz is a University of SouthCarolina graduate. Follow her on X@TaylorKaye09. To support local journalism, sign up for asubscription.See our current offers »
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The rain couldn't stop Strom Thurmond's spring football game on Friday afternoon.
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Players stand up after a play on Friday afternoon at Strom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Bri-shaun Lee runs with the ball at quarterback at Strom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A defensive player tackles a receiver duringStrom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
BriShaun Lee prepares to throw the ball on Friday at Strom Thurmond's spring football game. Jakari Gordon also got reps at wide receiver.
Two Strom Thurmond players celebrate with a chest bump after a touchdown on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Two players fight for the ball during a play on Friday afternoon atStrom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Another Strom Thurmond quarterback runs with the ball during a play on Friday. The Rebels went through several play simulations on before having to end early because of lightning.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A Strom Thurmond running back runs into trouble during their spring football game on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A Strom Thurmond players watches for directions from one of coaches during Friday's spring game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Quarterback Bri-shaun Lee hands the ball off after the snap on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A running back is tackled with the ball during a play on Friday afternoon during Strom Thurmond's shortened spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Jakari Gordan stands up after a drill on Friday duringStrom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
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'; oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.append(sHTML_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); } }); } // Build engagement set $.each(oResponse.assets, function(index) { if (index == 1 && sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == null) { sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = oResponse.assets[0].id; } // Display assets once origin is found // Find origin then begin displaying assets if (bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == true) { if (this.id == sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // Found orgin a second time. Stop gathering assets and kill next_url bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = null; oEngagementMore_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.remove(); } else if (bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == false && this.id != '5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b') { // Display asset var sHTML_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = ''; if (this.content.includes('engagement-asset') && iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b < iMaxDisplay_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b ++; sHTML_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b += '
' + this.content + '
'; } } } else { if (this.id == sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // Origin found. Begin displaying assets bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; } else { // Origin found is false. Skip asset // Fail-safe in case origin is not present in set. This can be removed when origin is fixed. if (bFirstRun_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == true) { // Stored first id sFirstID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = this.id; bFirstRun_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = false; } else if (this.id == sFirstID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // We've started again. Force origin sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = sFirstID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b; bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; } // end Fail-safe } } // Append engagement assets to container oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.append(sHTML_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); // Stop traversing asset array if (iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b >= iMaxDisplay_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; return false; } }); // Include block_id on newly added list items oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.find('.engagement-item.original').each(function() { var sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = scrubURL($(this).find("a.centered-content-link").attr("href")); if(sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b!="javascript:void(0)"){ // Add content discovery tracking sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b += '#tncms-source=endcard-gallery'; // Add to image and headlines links $(this).removeClass('original').find("a.centered-content-link").attr("href", sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); } }); // Check next URL if (sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b && bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == false) { // if origin hasn't been found yet and we hit next_url. Trigger the set to pull in again. if (bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == false) { // No origin yet. Call the populate function __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].populate(sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); } else { // Append sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b to engagement set oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.append('
'); if (iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b < iMaxDisplay_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // Get next url and request more assets __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].populate(oEngagementMore_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.data('next-url')); } } } // Add total count to container if (bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == true) { // Add total count to container oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.attr("data-engagement-total", iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); // Remove engagement loading spinner oEngagementSpinner_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.remove(); return false; } } else { // Empty asset set returned. Go back in for a real set if(__tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].attempts<2){ if(sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b==null||sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b==""){ sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = "/aikenstandard/photos/strom-thurmond-spring-football-game/collection_5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b.html"; } __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].populate(sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].attempts++; } } }); } } // Rewrite URL for preview // TODO move to one location function scrubURL(sURL) { if (typeof sURL != 'undefined'){ return sURL; } }
The rain couldn't stop Strom Thurmond's spring football game on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Players stand up after a play on Friday afternoon at Strom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Bri-shaun Lee runs with the ball at quarterback at Strom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A defensive player tackles a receiver duringStrom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
BriShaun Lee prepares to throw the ball on Friday at Strom Thurmond's spring football game. Jakari Gordon also got reps at wide receiver.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Two Strom Thurmond players celebrate with a chest bump after a touchdown on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Two players fight for the ball during a play on Friday afternoon atStrom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Another Strom Thurmond quarterback runs with the ball during a play on Friday. The Rebels went through several play simulations on before having to end early because of lightning.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A Strom Thurmond running back runs into trouble during their spring football game on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A Strom Thurmond players watches for directions from one of coaches during Friday's spring game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Quarterback Bri-shaun Lee hands the ball off after the snap on Friday afternoon.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
A running back is tackled with the ball during a play on Friday afternoon during Strom Thurmond's shortened spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
Jakari Gordan stands up after a drill on Friday duringStrom Thurmond's spring football game.
- Taylor Beltz/Staff
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' + this.content + '
'; } } } else { if (this.id == sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // Origin found. Begin displaying assets bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; } else { // Origin found is false. Skip asset // Fail-safe in case origin is not present in set. This can be removed when origin is fixed. if (bFirstRun_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == true) { // Stored first id sFirstID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = this.id; bFirstRun_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = false; } else if (this.id == sFirstID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // We've started again. Force origin sOriginID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = sFirstID_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b; bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; } // end Fail-safe } } // Append engagement assets to container oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.append(sHTML_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); // Stop traversing asset array if (iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b >= iMaxDisplay_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = true; return false; } }); // Include block_id on newly added list items oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.find('.engagement-item.original').each(function() { var sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = scrubURL($(this).find("a.centered-content-link").attr("href")); if(sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b!="javascript:void(0)"){ // Add content discovery tracking sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b += '#tncms-source=endcard-gallery'; // Add to image and headlines links $(this).removeClass('original').find("a.centered-content-link").attr("href", sHref_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); } }); // Check next URL if (sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b && bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == false) { // if origin hasn't been found yet and we hit next_url. Trigger the set to pull in again. if (bFoundOrigin_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == false) { // No origin yet. Call the populate function __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].populate(sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); } else { // Append sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b to engagement set oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.append('
'); if (iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b < iMaxDisplay_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b) { // Get next url and request more assets __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].populate(oEngagementMore_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.data('next-url')); } } } // Add total count to container if (bStop_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b == true) { // Add total count to container oEngagementContainer_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.attr("data-engagement-total", iDisplayCount_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); // Remove engagement loading spinner oEngagementSpinner_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b.remove(); return false; } } else { // Empty asset set returned. Go back in for a real set if(__tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].attempts<2){ if(sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b==null||sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b==""){ sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b = "/aikenstandard/photos/strom-thurmond-spring-football-game/collection_5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b.html"; } __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].populate(sNextUrl_5d84145e_1a32_11ef_8cce_1bdf8797865b); __tnt.engagement.assets["5d84145e-1a32-11ef-8cce-1bdf8797865b"].attempts++; } } }); } } // Rewrite URL for preview // TODO move to one location function scrubURL(sURL) { if (typeof sURL != 'undefined'){ return sURL; } }
Taylor Beltz
Aiken Standard reporter
Taylor Beltz is a sports reporter for the Aiken Standard and thePost and Courier North Augusta. Beltz is a University of SouthCarolina graduate. Follow her on X@TaylorKaye09.
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