By Thomas Grant Jr. The high school wrestling season comes to a close this weekend with the individual state championships at the Anderson Civic Center. Among the finalists are the Class 5A Lower State girls’ wrestling champions from White Knoll. In the Lady Timberwolves’ first season, they finished first outContinue Reading
The Class 5A baseball champions of Lexington visited the S C. Statehouse last week. The Wildcats went 8-0 in the postseason. (Photo by Brian Hucks)Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors By Robin All Looking to improve your short game? The chip and run is an essential shot for golfers of all levels, helping you control the ball and roll it smoothly onto the green. To execute this shot: Stance & Setup: Keep a square stance withContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Christopher Lopez Gerardo signed with Columbia College for cheer. Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Lexington and White Knoll girls involved in a 3-way tie for first place in Region 4-5A. Heading into Tuesday, both teams battled each other for second place. A win by either team would allow them an opportunity to clinch second behind Dutch Fork. The LadyContinue Reading
Lexington High SchoolFRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Kameron Turner (volleyball – St. Andrews University, JaylynnKemmerlin (soccer – Limestone University), Payton Melinauskas (softball – Florence DarlingtonTech) and Emma Melinauskas (softball – Gaston University). BACK ROW FROM LEFT: ArtemKalinkin (football – Newberry College, Matt McAulay (football – Anderson University), LoganBlight (baseball – UNC/Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The winningest head football coach at River Bluff resigned on Thursday. In a statement released by the school, it announced Blair Hardin’s resignation. He leaves the program after eight seasons, posting a 47-37 record with five playoff appearances. “We sincerely appreciate Coach Hardin’s contributions to GatorContinue Reading
National Signing Day got off to an early start Tuesday at Pelion High School. Emma Jackson signed with the University of South Carolina-Beaufort to play softball. Photo courtesy of Pelion High SchoolContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. This past weekend saw six Lake Murray wrestling teams begin a quest at state championships. As of Wednesday, only the Chapin boys remained in contention. The River Bluff girls opened at White Knoll High School by defeating South Pointe. The Lady Gators then defeated Lancaster 39-33Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After two decades coaching Saluda High School football, Stewart Young was seeking another challenge. Having led the Tigers to their first state title since 1963 five years earlier, the 41-year-old had established himself as a town legend. Yet the opportunity to take over a Class 5AContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Cory Helms is coaching again in Lexington County. This time, the former University of South Carolina offensive lineman will lead his own program. On Wednesday, he was introduced as the new head football coach at Pelion High School. Helms replaces Dann Holland, who will remain atContinue Reading