By Robin All The photo demonstrates a fully extended right arm at about eye level. At this point in the swing, both the arm and the club are aimed toward the intended target. Rather than overthinking swing mechanics—backswing fundamentals, transition techniques, or how to start the downswing—try focusing on simplyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo basketball programs have earned preseason recognition from the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association, with both schools’ girls and boys teams appearing in the Class 5A Division I and II polls. The Dutch Fork girls open the season ranked sixth in Division I asContinue Reading
(Photos by GoFlashwin.com) By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Dutch Fork and Irmo will compete for state titles in competitive cheers Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. The Silver Foxes placed third at the Class 5A Division I qualifier on Nov. 13. It finished behind defending champion Lexington and River Bluff. DutchContinue Reading
(Photos by GoFlashwin.com) By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo are not only competing in different Class 5A Division brackets. Their Friday opponents in the third round also offer a contrast in frequency. J.F. Byrnes at Dutch Fork When the Rebels (8-3) visits the top-ranked Silver Foxes (9-1) forContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori is off to a fast start in the NFL. The rookie safety earned league Week 10 Rookie of the Week honors. Emmanwori was recognized for his effort in the winContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo both earned first-round byes in the state playoffs for the second straight year. The extra rest was well-deserved after their regular-season finale came down to the final play. A fourth-and-1 incompletion sealed Dutch Fork’s 28–21 win over Irmo, giving the Silver FoxesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
By Robin All How early should you arrive at the golf course for a 9 a.m. tee time? Depending on your travel distance, plan to arrive around 8 a.m. This allows time to change shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and organize your clubs and balls. After that, check inContinue Reading
Nolan Thompson, 9, competed in a Brazilian Ju-Jitsu competition last month in Greenville. After 3 rounds, he earned a gold medal by submission in his no-gi bracket. Nolan also competed in the gi bracket and earned a silver medal. Nolan competes out of Spartan Academy. Spartan Academy is owned andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. . On the W.C. Hawkins Stadium sidelines as Irmo looked to either tie the game or the lead, quarterback Jaxon Knotts found one way of supporting his Dutch Fork teammates. “I was over there praying the whole last minute of the game,” he said. After helpingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Gray Collegiate Academy girls’ golf team and head coach Kathryn Cook held the program’s first-ever “Boo and Birdies” tournament at Charwood Country Club. The Lady War Eagles played a festive round of golf dressed in Halloween costumes, bringing a fun twist to the fall seasonContinue Reading