By Thomas Grant Jr. For Mookie Wilson and Bill Spiers, the road to Major League Baseball began with South Carolina American Legion. Both played for Orangeburg Post 4 before going on to college and professional careers. A state champion at Bamberg-Ehrhardt, Wilson went from Spartanburg Methodist College to the UniversityContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Defending national champion South Carolina is expected to get one of its top rebounders back on the court. The Athletics Department said Thursday forward Ashlyn Watkins, who was been suspended from the team since Aug. 31 following assault and kidnapping charges, has returned to team activities.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. What was originally set as the opening round of the S.C. High School League playoffs is now Week 11. With schools having to make up games due to Hurricane Helene, an extra week was added to the schedule. This resulted in numerous games getting pushed backContinue Reading
The Lexington and Gilbert competitive cheer teams took first place honors at the Lexington Cheer Classic this past weekend at Wildcat Gymnasium. The Lady Wildcats placed first in Class 5A and the Lady Indians won Class 4A. Photos by Lexingtonwildcats.comContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The second annual South Carolina American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony is set for Thursday at Seawell’s Restaurant. This year’s Class of 2024 includes eight inductees: – Justin Hawkins (Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24)– Mookie Wilson (Orangeburg Post 4) – Bill Spiers (Orangeburg Post 4) – JoeContinue Reading
Gilbert tight end Connor Gooding and Trinity West were named Homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Gilbert Track and FieldContinue Reading
To improve your backswing and add distance to your shots, try this technique from golf expert Robin All: As you turn back, focus on pointing your front knee slightly behind the ball. Allow your front foot to roll inward, and gently lift the heel so it rests on the insideContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a second ‘bye’, Lexington prepares for the home stretch of its season with back-to-back rivalry games. The Wildcats (5-3, 1-2) travel to White Knoll (4-4, 0-3) this Friday before finishing the season at home against River Bluff. “I just think it’s fun and I wantContinue Reading
Special to Lake Murray News Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Oct. 19. Seventeen teams participated in the MSC October tournament. Thirty striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 199.05 pounds with a 6.64-pound average. Fifteen teams were ableContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington girls golf team claimed the Class 5A Division I Upper State championship Tuesday. The Lady Wildcats, who were the host team at Wildwood Country Club, shot a team score of 328 to beat out Dorman by five strokes and River Bluff by 10. BlythewoodContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The home of the Lexington County Blowfish remains an active place even in the off-season. At Thursday’s Annual World Series Networking Hour & Community Luncheon in the Stadium Club, the team announced plans to partner with Diamond Prospects for a two-day event involving top local high schoolContinue Reading