Gilbert Homecoming
2024-11-05
Gilbert tight end Connor Gooding and Trinity West were named Homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Gilbert Track and FieldContinue Reading
Golf Tip for Seniors: Maximize Your Backswing with a Smooth Turn
2024-11-04
To improve your backswing and add distance to your shots, try this technique from golf expert Robin All: As you turn back, focus on pointing your front knee slightly behind the ball. Allow your front foot to roll inward, and gently lift the heel so it rests on the insideContinue Reading
Region showdowns highlight Week 10
2024-10-29
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a second ‘bye’, Lexington prepares for the home stretch of its season with back-to-back rivalry games. The Wildcats (5-3, 1-2) travel to White Knoll (4-4, 0-3) this Friday before finishing the season at home against River Bluff. “I just think it’s fun and I wantContinue Reading
Team Knot Right dominates October MSC tournament
2024-10-29
Special to Lake Murray News Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Oct. 19. Seventeen teams participated in the MSC October tournament. Thirty striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 199.05 pounds with a 6.64-pound average. Fifteen teams were ableContinue Reading
Lexington girls golf wins Division I Upper State title
2024-10-24
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington girls golf team claimed the Class 5A Division I Upper State championship Tuesday. The Lady Wildcats, who were the host team at Wildwood Country Club, shot a team score of 328 to beat out Dorman by five strokes and River Bluff by 10. BlythewoodContinue Reading
Blowfish join with Diamond Prospects to hold Fall Star Games
2024-10-24
By Thomas Grant Jr. The home of the Lexington County Blowfish remains an active place even in the off-season. At Thursday’s Annual World Series Networking Hour & Community Luncheon in the Stadium Club, the team announced plans to partner with Diamond Prospects for a two-day event involving top local high schoolContinue Reading
Lexington Announcer Mark Zona
2024-10-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. As outdoor temperatures start to get chilly, Mark Zona can be found working in his “happy place from home” at Lexington High School. Whether it’s in the press box for football, baseball, softball or cross-country or at the scorer’s table for basketball, he’s seen and heardContinue Reading
The Bash returns to Ridge View for 12th year
2024-10-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School. “We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” saidContinue Reading
Nine players selected to Touchstone Energy Bowl
2024-10-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. The extended S.C. High School League football season has created a ‘bye’ week for Region 4-5A teams. When play resumes, River Bluff, Lexington and White Knoll will be battling for third place and improve their RPI ratings for the playoffs. The Gators (7-1, 2-1) currently holdContinue Reading
Dutch Fork, Irmo players make Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl
2024-10-22
Congratulations to the players from Dutch Fork and Irmo High School who have made the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl! Here are the players who earned the honor: Ryan Love – Offensive Lineman from Irmo High School Maurice Anderson – Running Back from Dutch Fork High School These athletes have demonstratedContinue Reading
Irmo grad named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week
2024-10-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. A strong performance in last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma has earned more recognition for University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The Irmo High School graduate was University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was named the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. HeContinue Reading