By Thomas Grant Jr. Several Lake Murray football teams are battling for top positions for the upcoming playoffs. Mid-Carolina remains one of 10 S.C. High School League undefeated teams. Last Friday, the Rebels defeated Andrew Jackson 23-6 to improve to 8-0 overall, 3-0 in Region 3-2A. They trailed 6-0 afterContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Lexington got a “Lytes” out performance from its junior running back to earn a Region 4-5A victory last week. Shannon Lytes rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns in the 38-14 win at White Knoll. Playing at Red Bank before a viewing audience as part ofContinue Reading
(Photos by GoFlashwin.com) By Thomas Grant Jr. The all-important ‘second season’ has begun for most Lake Murray teams. Both Lexington and River Bluff played its respective Region 4-5A openers at home. The Wildcats had the formidable task of facing 4-time defending champion Dutch Fork. The Silver Foxes entered the gameContinue Reading
McKinleigh Velasquez was crowned Miss 2026 Homecoming at Lexington High School on Sept. 18. McKenzie Kiscaden was first runner-up and Chappell Lackore was second runner-up.Continue Reading
Photo from Gilbert By Thomas Grant Jr. “We’re not afraid of anybody. We’re not ducking smoke like the kids say.” Those were Gilbert head coach Ozzie Exume’s words following the 28-24 “Homecoming” win over Class 5A Chapin. Down 10-0 to open the game, the Class 3A Indians rallied back forContinue Reading
(Photo by Lexington High School) By Thomas Grant Jr. Lightning storms continued to interrupt high school games around Lake Murray this past Friday. Despite in-contest delays, Lexington County District One teams mostly came out on the winning ends. Lexington, White Knoll, Gilbert and River Bluff were all victorious as allContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Rainfall and lightning made for another long weekend of prep football. Both Lexington and Saluda moved its respective games from Friday to Saturday. Each came away with victories. Over at Wildcat Stadium, Lexington defeated Spring Valley 34-12. Quarterback Easton Crocker threw two touchdowns and Ethan GeigerContinue Reading
Photo from lexingtonhswildcats.com By Thomas Grant Jr. A dominating 47-13 win at Swansea has the Lexington High School football team back in the ‘win’ column. In snapping a 6-game losing streak dating back to last season, the Wildcats had six players score touchdowns. Shannon Lytes rushed for two scores and quarterbackContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. There were good vibes emanating from Gilbert High School football during the preseason. After two seasons, head coach Ozzie Exume believes the Indians are ready to surprise other teams in becoming a contender again in Class 3A. So far, Exume’s conference has been rewarded with aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Only one team remains undefeated in the Cayce/West Columbia area. Northside Christian Academy is off to its best start in school history. Friday’s 37-12 win over Thomas Sumter Academy improved the Crusaders to 3-0 on the season. It was also their first win in SCISA ClassContinue Reading
(Photo by GoFlashwin.com) By Thomas Grant Jr. High school football returned to Lake Murray this past Friday with Week One. Both River Bluff and Gilbert opened their respective campaigns in victorious fashion. The Gators scored the first 34 points in their 41-14 win over Cane Bay in The Swamp. CalebContinue Reading