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Jan 2, 2013, 3:00pm
2. John McKissick wins 600th game
John McKissick is raised to the shoulders of his players following his 600th win.
John McKissick is raised to the shoulders of his players following his 600th win.
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The prep coaching orbit of Summerville (S.C.) head coach John McKissick has entered a new galaxy with his team’s 37-21 win over Ashley Ridge (3-7) Friday night.

The Green Wave (6-4) amassed 361 yards on 65 plays as the three-time national High School Coach of the Year won his 600th career game before 10,000 fans. No other coach at any level of football has won as many games. Coach McKisisck says he has no plans to retire and 18 starters will return next season.

After the milestone win the 86-year old McKissick (600-148-13) gave the credit to his players.

“It feels good to win and if totals up to 600 that’s great,” he said. “I am real proud of the way our team played tonight and I am happy for my players. I have had enough recognition already for myself so I am glad to see them play well on such a big stage. I am proud of the way our players played tonight.
 
“They can tell their kids one day that they were part of the 600th win so I am happy for my players. Our community and school administration is real suppertime of athletics at Summerville and I am just proud to have been a part of the program for all these years. Football is such a great American game and teaches young people so much about life in general.”

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