(Photo by Clemson Tigers) By Thomas Grant Jr. Antonio Williams is now a Washington Commander. The former Dutch Fork All-State and two-time All-ACC wide receiver was selected Friday in the third round and 71st overall at the NFL Draft. “They’re getting a guy that’s going to come in and workContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Add a new alter ego to the ever-innovative Lexington County Blowfish. For one weekend only, the team will take the field as the “Cowfish,” donning specialty uniforms as part of a partnership with the Lexington County Farm Bureau. Team co-owner Bill Shanahan unveiled the aesthetic jerseysContinue Reading
Photo: Coaches Will Hickson and Josh Hoover By Thomas Grant Jr. Gilbert High School welcomed back an alumnus to replace its longtime wrestling coach and introduced a new basketball coach from a county rival. The Lexington County School District Five board approved the hiring of Josh Hoover as wrestling coach.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Winning a region title is always a proud accomplishment for a Lexington High School sports program. The pride goes to another level when two teams win region titles on the same night at the home of the biggest archrival. Thursday’s “Showdowns in The Swamp” was aContinue Reading
photo by lexingtonhswildcats.com By Thomas Grant Jr. Lexington School District One teams can clinch their respective Region 4-5A titles this week. LEXINGTON SOFTBALL The Lady Wildcats are seeking their fifth region title in six years. They can achieve it with a win Tuesday over White Knoll and Thursday against River Bluff.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. River Bluff High School lacrosse player Payton Hart is recognized after scoring her 100th career goal against Irmo High School. Hart, who recently signed with Lander University, reached the milestone during the matchup.Continue Reading
From River Bluff High School Athletics The River Bluff men’s golf team successfully defended its title on April 15 by winning the Lexington County Championship at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club. The competition was comprised of the 12 high school golf teams from the five Lexington County school districts.Continue Reading
Just a week ago Mike Hoskins became one happy fisherman after catching a 20 lb., 32” striper on live herring that he purchased at Lake World. Lake Murray provides 50,000 acres of fresh water fishing and is known for it’s large mouth bass and especially it’s striped bass. The averageContinue Reading
(Photo by Batesburg-Leesville softball) – Kate Shealy and Ainsley Minchew of Batesburg-Leesville By Thomas Grant Jr. Batesburg-Leesville softball and head coach Amber Hartley are having a turnaround season. Led by the sophomore duo of Kate Shealy and Gilbert transfer Ainsley Minchew, the Lady Panthers are sporting their best record inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Region 4-5A baseball rivals Lexington and River Bluff used Spring Break to stay competitive heading into the home stretch of the regular season. The Gators and Wildcats participated in the Forest Acres Classic at Falcon Field on the campus of A.C. Flora High School. Each finishedContinue Reading
By Robin All I hope some—if not all—of you had a chance to watch The Masters Tournament! We saw many drives over 300 yards, expertly shaped to match the curvature of each hole. From there, players had to select the proper club to reach firm, lightning-fast greens—hoping the ball wouldContinue Reading