Prior to the postponement of Friday’s home game against Spring Valley, Lexington honored its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class. William Hunter, Blake White, Barbara-Anne Lytes and Curtis Walker were enshrined prior to the postponement.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Rainfall and lightning made for another long weekend of prep football. Both Lexington and Saluda moved its respective games from Friday to Saturday. Each came away with victories. Over at Wildcat Stadium, Lexington defeated Spring Valley 34-12. Quarterback Easton Crocker threw two touchdowns and Ethan GeigerContinue Reading
Photo from lexingtonhswildcats.com By Thomas Grant Jr. A dominating 47-13 win at Swansea has the Lexington High School football team back in the ‘win’ column. In snapping a 6-game losing streak dating back to last season, the Wildcats had six players score touchdowns. Shannon Lytes rushed for two scores and quarterbackContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington girls’ golf team opened the Greg Airasian era with a victory. The Lady Wildcats edged T.L. Hanna by two strokes at the Lady Rebel Invitational. The new Lexington boys’ volleyball team also earned its first victory in program history. The Wildcats defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. There were good vibes emanating from Gilbert High School football during the preseason. After two seasons, head coach Ozzie Exume believes the Indians are ready to surprise other teams in becoming a contender again in Class 3A. So far, Exume’s conference has been rewarded with aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Only one team remains undefeated in the Cayce/West Columbia area. Northside Christian Academy is off to its best start in school history. Friday’s 37-12 win over Thomas Sumter Academy improved the Crusaders to 3-0 on the season. It was also their first win in SCISA ClassContinue Reading
(Photo by GoFlashwin.com) By Thomas Grant Jr. High school football returned to Lake Murray this past Friday with Week One. Both River Bluff and Gilbert opened their respective campaigns in victorious fashion. The Gators scored the first 34 points in their 41-14 win over Cane Bay in The Swamp. CalebContinue Reading
Photos by Northside Christian Academy- Northside Christian Academy quarterback B.J. Suits By Thomas Grant Jr. Graduation and the departure of players to other programs left head coach Dean Howell looking to guide a young team this season. A senior who did return helped lead the Crusaders last Friday at homeContinue Reading
Photo by Lexington Wildcats By Thomas Grant Jr. Hot, humid conditions forced the rescheduling of the Lexington County Sports-A-Rama Friday night. Instead of four varsity games at Lexington High School, only two scrimmages would take place. The other two scrimmages were moved to Pelion High School. Despite the cautionary measures,Continue Reading
Photo by Thomas Grant Jr. Lexington wide receiver Ian Dansan on kickoff return TD versus Dreher By Thomas Grant Jr. Archrivals Lexington and River Bluff enter Year Two with its respective head coaches. Each team managed to reach the Class 5A Division I playoffs. Both head coaches are hoping an off-seasonContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The River Bluff team of golf coach Roger Smith, Athletics Director Andrew Peckham, former boys basketball coa h Ben Lee and assistant soccer coach Hank Deer were victorious at the Coaches Association of Women’s Sports golf tournament. The event was held June 19 at the PonderosaContinue Reading