Signing day at River Bluff High School included the following students – Mary Taylor Campbell (Oakland University – women’s soccer), Masyn McClanahan (Gardner Webb – volleyball), Claire Starkey (Brevard College – softball), Arden Leagan (Spartanburg Methodist – softball), Caitlyn Gaines (Southern Wesleyan – women’s golf), Tyler Cast (North Greenville –Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Region 4-5A has the distinction of having all six teams finish with a .500 or better record and make the playoffs. While Dutch Fork and Irmo are idle, the four other Lake Murray-based teams will be in action. River Bluff (8-2) plays host to Mauldin (2-8)Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The River Bluff girls’ tennis team is seeking its third state title this Saturday at the Cayce Tennis Center. The Lady Gators defeated Spartanburg 4-2 in the Class 5A Division I Upper State final Tuesday. To reach the championship, River Bluff defeated Mauldin (5-1) and archrivalContinue Reading
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