By Robin All This new player has made a great start with the order of movement in his backswing. Notice the good rotation of the big muscles of the body, which helps transfer weight to the back foot while turning the back toward the target. The extended front (left) armContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A ‘grand slam’ or a ‘boondoggle’? The answer would depend upon the side taken in regards to the proposed $77 million Lexington County sports complex. Last Tuesday, a public hearing was held by county council on the project. For close to two hours, speakers ranging fromContinue 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
The 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Championship presented by Native Watercraft has been rescheduled for October 15-17 on Lake Murray in Columbia, according to B.A.S.S. The championship will remain at its previously announced location, with only the event dates changing. B.A.S.S. said moving the championship to October will create greater opportunitiesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington County Blowfish closed out the 2026 season on a losing note. Their 4-0 season-ending loss to the Forest City Owls was their eighth straight. It’s the longest losing streak for Lexington County since 2022 and it finished with an 18-29 record. Forest City finishedContinue Reading
School District Five and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) have opened registration for the Fall 2026 Bridge League Development football program, offering both tackle and flag football opportunities for area youth. The partnership between ICRC and School District Five is designed to help young athletes develop fundamental football skills,Continue Reading
By Robin All One of the best golf instruction tools you already own is your iPhone. Ask someone to take photos or videos of your swing while you’re on the golf course or practice range. Record your swing using the slow-motion setting so you can review it frame by frame.Continue Reading
Photo courtesy of the South Carolina High School League The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has announced the hiring of longtime Midlands athletics administrator and coach John Combs as an assistant commissioner, along with Cindy Robarge-Esposito as the league’s new director of technology. Interim Commissioner Amy Boozer announced theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A second straight boys golf title propelled River Bluff to a Top 10 finish in this year’s Carlisle Cup. Based on a points system to recognize overall athletic excellence by a school in its classification, the Carlisle Cup tabulates performances in 24 sporting events. The GatorsContinue Reading