Allen Cummings of Aiken (7) tries to catch a pass against Midland Valley on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

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In pictures: Aiken buzzes by Midland Valley 42-41

October 2, 2026·Mike Adams·No Comments

GRANITEVILLE – The Aiken Hornets scored a touchdown in the final minutes of the game Oct. 2 to push past Midland Valley 42-41.

Going into the final quarter, the lead seesawed between the Mustangs and Hornets. The Hornets led 29-27 when it began, but Midland Valley came back to take the lead 41-36 in the last five minutes of the game.

Aiken is 4-3 overall and will take next week off while Midland Valle0y now 3-3 will host Fox Creek on Oct.. 8.

Darius Walker of Aiken, right, battles with Braylon Fuller of Midland Valley, left, on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Aiken defeats Midland Valley 42-41 on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Braylon Fuller of Midland Valley, left, loses his helmet while trying to tackle Darius Walker of Aiken, center, on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Grayson Kitchings of Aiken, center, battles against Midland Valley players late in the 4th quarter on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Allen Cummings of Aiken, right, tries to break the tackle of Midland Valley defender on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

The Aiken cheerleaders celebrate a Hornet touchdown on October 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Lyric Robinson of Midland Valley, left, celebrates a touchdown with a teammate on October 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

The Midland Valley Mustangs take the field against the Aiken Hornets on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Midland Valley Mustang players review plays with a coach on Oct. 2, 2026 at LL Willis Stadium. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

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Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including nine in 2026 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard. Sign up for the Augusta Good News weekly newsletter here.

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In pictures: Aiken buzzes by Midland Valley 42-41

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