By Thomas Grant Jr. CHARLOTTE, NC – For the first time as an NBA player, Memphis Grizzlies’ forward G.G. Jackson II was back in the Carolinas. The former Ridge View and University of South Carolina forward saw action Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. With family in attendance,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A year ago, Elliott Pope led Lexington High School boys’ basketball to its first state title in 24 years. Last Thursday, he announced his resignation on Twitter after six seasons at the helm. “This decision comes as I pursue a master’s degree in educational administration, aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Shaelyn Hayes closed out her high school basketball career Saturday as a Most Valuable Player. The White Knoll guard took top honors at the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association’s North-South All-Star Classic played at Brookland-Cayce High School. Hayes scored 13 points in the South’s 88-71 win overContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It appears a pair of Lexington County schools are searching for two new basketball coaches for next season. A report Tuesday morning indicated boys basketball coach Carlos Powell was not returning to Gray Collegiate Academy. This was the former University of South Carolina forward’s first seasonContinue 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
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The last time GG Jackson II played on Martin Luther King day, he had a memorable performance before a national cable television audience. The NBA on TNT once again served as the setting this year to watch the former Ridge View and University of South CarolinaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Northeast News The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will not have the services of junior forward Ashlyn Watkins for the rest of the season. School officials confirmed the Cardinal Newman graduate suffered a torn ACL during the Jan. 5 win overContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. School history awaits Molly Goodrich in the new year. The next victory will give her sole ownership of the title winningest girls’ basketball coach in school history. Goodrich currently shares the honor with Lexington alumnus David Long with 156 career wins. Her first opportunity to surpassContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a day of mixed news for Lexington girls’ basketball. The Lady Wildcats moved into the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association’s Class 5A Division I top 10 for the first time this season. They jumped to eighth in the poll after winning their first four games.Continue 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. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School. “We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” saidContinue Reading