By Robin All A proper finishing position starts with the lower body leading the way. As your hips shift forward, your back arches slightly, and your head stays behind — a natural result of starting the downswing from the ground up. About two-thirds of the way back, skilled players’ bodiesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A 6–0 start has moved the Lexington girls basketball team up in the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association rankings. The Lady Wildcats are ranked third in Class 5A Division I, trailing Spartanburg and J.L. Mann. Meanwhile, the Lexington boys team went 2–0 last week. After defeatingContinue Reading
(Photo by Northside Christian Academy) By Thomas Grant Jr. Coming off a program record for victories, Northside Christian saw its girls basketball coach Jordan Leath and top three scorers now competing down the street at River Bluff. Under new head coach Jamaal Brown, the Lady Crusaders are not missing aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before helping Dutch Fork win a fourth straight title for the second time in 10 years, defensive end Julian Walker made a memorable announcement on Signing Day. For months, it appeared the Shrine Bowl selection was going to “Go Blue” with Michigan. He even paid aContinue Reading
Courtesy of Seahawks.com NFL rookie Nick Emmanwori had a game for the ages this past weekend for the Seattle Seahawks. The former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina safety made his return to the Southeast last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. In the 37-9 win, Emmanwori put upContinue Reading
Special from Newberry College. Former Brookland-Cayce quarterback Reed Charpia has Newberry College a game away fromthe NCAA Division II championship. The Harlon Hill Trophy finalist accounted for 244 passing yards and a touchdown in the 31-24comeback road win over Albany State this past Saturday. This is the Wolves’ first-ever semifinalContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week, we covered right-arm extension after impact. This week, we’re focusing on the left arm (the back arm) during the backswing. Most golfers have heard the classic advice: “Keep your left arm straight.”However, many interpret this as keeping the arm stiff or locked, which actually restrictsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Bobby Wells era is underway at Lexington High School. As just the third boys basketball coach for the program since 1975, he looks to bring the winning formula used at previous job Brookland-Cayce and combine it with the tradition that has produced three state titles.Continue Reading
Photo Credit: Newberry College Athletics Gilbert product Gray Leaphart looks for yards after the catch against the West Florida defense. Leaphart and the Newberry College Wolves won 24-17. Charpia-led Newberry headed to Division II quarterfinals From Newberry College Athletics The third-seeded and 16th-ranked Newberry College Wolves made program history byContinue Reading
(Photo by S.C. High School League) By Thomas Grant Jr. Lake Murray–area competitive cheer programs once again proved their statewide dominance as four schools brought home trophies from the S.C. High School League finals held Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. In Class 5A Division I, Lexington captured its sixth stateContinue Reading