By Thomas Grant Jr. From practicing on an Irmo field under the watchful eye of grandmother Rebecca Lusk to kicking in state championship games for Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts, Tyler Bass has remained focused on his craft. So after signing a four-year extension last year worth $21 millionContinue Reading
Both Lexington teams opened defense of their Region 4-5A titles with a home sweep of Chapin Tuesday. In the girls’ game, the Lady Wildcats held off a late rally to defeat the Lady Eagles 54-50.Izzy Saville led all scorers with 17 points. Sydni Anderson finished with 14 points and EvieContinue Reading
In September of the past year, Capital City/Lake Murray Country proudly hosted the renowned Fishing University/University of Fishing National TV show on the breathtaking waters of Lake Murray. The episode features BASS pro-Bryan New from Saluda and Spro’s Jordan Albertson from Georgia, joining hosts Legendary angler Charlie Ingram and co-hostContinue Reading
In an exciting development for our local angling community, Lake Murray has been chosen as the stage for two major kayak fishing championships in 2024. Organized by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), these events promise to bring elite kayak anglers to our beloved waters, showcasing the region’s prowess asContinue Reading
Special to Lake Murray News In a thrilling display of angling prowess, the Midlands Striper Club took to Lake Murray for their monthly tournament on December 16, 2023, launching from Acapulco. The competition saw twenty-nine striped bass brought to the scales, collectively weighing an impressive 219.42 pounds, boasting an averageContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. High school players from the town of Irmo and surrounding Lake Murray towns were well-represented in this year’s South Carolina Football Coaches Association All-State teams. Class 4A Lower State runner-up Irmo had eight players selected to the first team. Meanwhile, repeat Class 5A champion Dutch ForkContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Bash at Ridge View High School concluded Saturday with the host team still undefeated on the season. The top-ranked Blazers posted their second win of the season over crosstown rival Blythewood to complete a 3-0 showing at the event. In the opener, Ridge View gotContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The holiday hoops season officially begins Dec. 19 at Brookland-Cayce High School. The annual Cayce Roundball Classic takes place Dec. 19-22. This year’s field includes 16 teams, including defending Class 2A champion Gray Collegiate and last year’s American Bracket champion Lancaster. The opening day will featureContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Another All-Star Game which took place Dec. 8 was the third annual Palmetto I-20 Classic at Zemp Stadium in Camden. Team Savage came away with the 34-24 victory over Team Nasty. Both quarterbacks Breylon Boyd of Ridge View and Harrison Collins of Blythewood threw touchdown passesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The winning seasons of both Class 5A runner-up White Knoll and Class 4A Lower State runner-up Irmo were rewarded by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association. Both head coaches Nick Pelham of the Timberwolves and Aaron Brand of the Yellow Jackets were named Lower State CoachesContinue Reading
(BOYS)Class 5A1. Lexington2. Summerville3. Byrnes4. Dorman5. Goose Creek6. Cane Bay7. TL Hanna8. Blythewood9. Clover10. St. James Class 4A1. Ridge View2. Greer3. Catawba Ridge4. Lancaster5. Wilson6. Westside7. Riverside8. North Augusta9. Westwood10. James Island CLASS 2A1. Gray Collegiate 2. Oceanside Collegiate3. Hampton County4. Strom Thurmond5. Mullins6. Bishop England7. Marion8. Andrew Jackson 9.Continue Reading