By Thomas Grant Jr. Westwood High graduate Unique Drake stood out among her peers at the Women’s College All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio. The St. John’s guard earned Most Valuable Player honors in leading Team Lieberman to a 95-88 comeback victory over Team Miller. She scored 27 points on 12-21Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A Northeast graduate became a part of college basketball history Sunday afternoon. Center Ashley Watkins of Cardinal Newman helped the University of South Carolina complete an undefeated championship season. The top-ranked Gamecocks defeated Iowa 87-75 to win the NCAA Tournament for the third time in sevenContinue Reading
Over the weekend, young angler Kaden, aged 9, hailing from Red Bank, accomplished a remarkable feat by landing a striper from the dock at the public boat ramp on the Irmo side of the dam. Kaden’s strategic use of herring purchased from Lake World played a crucial role in hisContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The South Carolina Diamond Invitational makes its return Wednesday at Blythewood HighSchool. This year’s field includes public and private schools from throughout the state. Among theparticipants is Lexington, which is the defending champion and has won two of the last threetournaments. Here is the scheduleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Mark Piepoli took over a fledgling Lexington High School boy lacrosse program 12 years ago. He’s currently overseeing a team that just won the Region 4-5A title while surpassing 100 wins. The Wildcats and Piepoli reached that milestone on March 18 following a 10-9 win atContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before going on Spring Break, both the Lexington and White softball teams participated in the Swampfox Invitational at Ashley Ridge High School. Lexington went 4-1 at the event, winning all three games in pool play last Friday. The Lady Wildcats opened with a 10-2 win overContinue Reading
Irmo Middle School 7th grader Luke Sevilla has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the world of wrestling. On March 9th, Sevilla showcased his skill and determination at the South Carolina USA Wrestling Folkstyle State Championships held at Pelion High School. Competing in the 14 and underContinue Reading
The “farewell tour” for retiring River Bluff boys soccer coach Phillip Savitz continue to run smoothly. With the school having promoting assistant head coach as his successor starting next season, the third-ranked Gators opened Region 4-5A play with consecutive wins. It started March 15 with a 5-0 shutout of WhiteContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The winning streak in region play continues for Lexington softball. The Lady Wildcats opened last week with victories over Chapin and archrival River Bluff. In the two games, senior Livi Warren went 5-7 with two home runs, two doubles and five RBI. Pitcher Haley Manz struckContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Athletic leadership will have a different look at River Bluff High School. Like fellow Lexington School District One school Gilbert, it will have one person serving as an athletics director only. Andrew Peckham was approved for the position at Tuesday’s district meeting. “I am thrilled toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to the Lake Murray News Dreher Island was the dock site for the monthly Lake Murray fishing tournament held by the Midlands Striper Club. The March 16 tournament had 22 teams who combined to catch 37 striped bass weighing a total of 292.64 pounds. AllContinue Reading