By Thomas Grant Jr. The start of Region 4-5A volleyball play means the anticipation of the annual clashes between town rivals Lexington and River Bluff. Each year, the two teams’ regular-season matchups take on a playoff atmosphere whether in The Swamp or Wildcat Gymnasium. The former is the site forContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Lexington County schools enjoyed athletic success this year with state titles in baseball and competitive cheer as well as state runners-up in the latter sport, golf and volleyball. Lexington, Chapin, and River Bluff all placed in the top 10 of the Class 5A Carlisle Cup standingsContinue Reading
Sarah Crawford, a member of the Lexington High Class of 2023, didn’t miss a day of school while attending Brennen Elementary in Richland School District One and Pleasant Hill Middle and LHS in Lexington One. A lacrosse player and 2023 Miss Wildcat, Sarah will attend USC in the fall toContinue Reading
Lexington High School recognized its Class of 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame class August 26 during halftime of the football game against South Aiken. The newest inductees were Katie Thompson (tennis), Bailey Harris (basketball/cross country), Danielle Dunnagan (golf), Curtis Cheeks (football/basketball), Scott Dacus (team doctor) and Shaq Roland (football/basketball). PhotoContinue Reading
The 2018-19 season became memorable for another reason Thursday for the Lexington boys’ basketball team. After 32 seasons and a combined 6 state championships in two sports, head coach Bailey Harris announced plans to leave the program following the Wildcats’ playoff run. He told the team following practice for Saturday’sContinue Reading