Aiken High's Alex Hammel signs to Erskine College for reviving men's tennis program

Feb. 25—AIKEN — Aiken High's Steve Smith, boys and girls tennis coach, said he knew when he met Alex Hammel during his freshman year that the student athlete had the potential to reach greatness. In a full circle moment, Smith was one of multiple proud witnesses as Hammel signed to play for Erskine College's men's tennis program which took a six-year hiatus following its 2018 season but is ...