By Thomas Grant Jr. In a Week Three which saw two Lake Murray teams bumped from the undefeated ranks and a third one stay there thanks to a late defensive stand. Linebacker Blaine Fielder’s breakup of a potential game-winning 2-point conversion attempt by Gilbert gave River Bluff a 14-13 roadContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lake Murray region has four undefeated high school football teams after two weeks. Lexington, River Bluff, Chapin, and Newberry are all sporting 2-0 records. All are also leaning outside the Top 10 of their respective classifications in the High School Prep Football poll. The WildcatsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The River Bluff girls’ tennis team finished 3-1 at the third annual Kathryn Kleckley Memorial Girls High School Preseason Invitational Tennis tournament. Sponsored by the Lexington Area Tennis Association and the Kleckley family, the 3-day tournament was held this past weekend at the Cayce Tennis andContinue Reading
The U.S. Department of Education proudly announces the selection of Anna Elizabeth Cully, a student from River Bluff High School in Lexington School District One, Columbia, as one of the esteemed 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Anna’s exceptional academic achievements, dedication to the arts, and commitment to her community have earnedContinue Reading
The storybook ending to a legendary head coaching career was not to be for Phil Savitz. River Bluff”s quest to win a final state title for the Palmetto State’s winningest boys soccer head coach ended short of its goal. The Gators were defeated on penalty kicks by Stratford in theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin High School soccer teams had one mission Tuesday night. Win their respective matches against River Bluff and sole ownership of the Region 4-5A titles would be the prize at the end of the evening. The Lady Eagles accomplished their goal with a 2-0 victoryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For River Bluff High School graduates Cooper Johns, Tyson Trottier and Drew Beard, Saturday’s visit with The Citadel was a “Homecoming”. The Gator trio was back in “The Swamp” Saturday with the Bulldogs’ football team which held their 11th spring practice session. The Citadel went throughContinue Reading
The “farewell tour” for retiring River Bluff boys soccer coach Phillip Savitz continue to run smoothly. With the school having promoting assistant head coach as his successor starting next season, the third-ranked Gators opened Region 4-5A play with consecutive wins. It started March 15 with a 5-0 shutout of WhiteContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Athletic leadership will have a different look at River Bluff High School. Like fellow Lexington School District One school Gilbert, it will have one person serving as an athletics director only. Andrew Peckham was approved for the position at Tuesday’s district meeting. “I am thrilled toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The final season for legendary boys soccer coach Phil Savitz opened with another Capital City Cup title for River Bluff. The Gators defeated Chapin 2-1 Sunday at Gray Collegiate Academy to claim the Gold Division of the 4-day tournament. It was the third title won atContinue Reading
River Bluff High School proudly announces the exceptional achievements of six students who have been recognized as National Merit Finalists. The following students have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and commitment to their education: Achieving the status of National Merit Finalist is a remarkable accomplishment, placing these students in the topContinue Reading