By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s truly a different year for Gray Collegiate Academy football. A year ago, the War Eagles had their region and state title aspirations abruptly halted by the S.C. High School League. Sanctions for recruiting violations resulted in penalties which included forfeiture of victories, exclusion from theContinue Reading
By Rick Sineath Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Oct. 18. A total of 17 teams participated in the tournament. They brought 25 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 185.58 pounds with a 7.42-pound average. A total of 12 teamsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. River Bluff and Gray Collegiate volleyball reached the third round of the S.C. High School League playoffs on Monday. Both teams took straight set wins in their respective classifications. The Lady Gators defeated West Ashley 25-20, 25-20 and 25-21 in the Class 5A Division I bracket.Continue Reading
School District Five and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) have teamed up to launch the Bridge Development League, a new youth sports program designed to help middle school students develop athletic skills, sportsmanship, and school pride. The Bridge Development League serves children ages 9–14 and focuses on preparing athletesContinue Reading
By Robin All If I could go back more than 70 years, to when I first took up golf, I wish I hadn’t learned to putt with my wrists! My pro — and just about everyone else back then — used their wrists when putting and chipping. Some, like myContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. (Photo by GoFlashWin.com) This year marks the 10th anniversary of what became known as the “1,000-year flood”. As the constant rainfall resulted in massive damage and river flooding throughout the Midlands, a high school football game took place Oct. 13 at Blythewood High School. Perry ParksContinue Reading
(Photo by Lexington High School) By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington and River Bluff golf teams are headed to the state tournament final. Both teams finished first and third, respectively, at the Class 5A Division I Lower State tournament The Lady Wildcats won by 10 strokes over Carolina Forest followedContinue Reading
By Robin All Many golfers wonder about the legality of long putters. If they weren’t allowed, top players like Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, and Akshay Bhatia would be breaking the rules—but they aren’t! The key is how the putter is used. Here are some important points to keep in mind: Lie Angle: The angleContinue Reading
(Photo by Thomas Grant Jr.) By Thomas Grant Jr. Through three quarters, history was on the verge of repeating itself in Red Bank last Friday. White Knoll had 3-time defending Class 5A champion down 24-20 heading into the fourth quarter. It was two years ago when the Timberwolves upended theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. CHAPIN, S.C. – The Lexington High School girls golf team captured the Region 4-5A championship Tuesday at Timberlake Country Club. The Lady Wildcats posted a team score of 310, edging out rival River Bluff by two strokes. Minghe Huang of River Bluff earned top medalist honors,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third annual South Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia. This year’s group of inductees includes players who made an impact both in American Legion, but at their respective in-state college andContinue Reading