By Thomas Grant Jr. Nick Emmanwori is enjoying a rookie NFL season many veterans only dream about. The Seattle Seahawks safety — and former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina standout — is one win away from claiming football’s ultimate prize: a Super Bowl championship. Emmanwori is alsoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a good week for Dutch Fork senior forward Justus Bell. On Wednesday, he was chosen to play in the Carolinas Classic for South Carolina. The contest, originally slated to take place at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, will be played March 21Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Revenge games and personal milestones have become synonymous with the Molly Goodrich era at Lexington High School. The winningest girls’ basketball coach in school history has inspired her team after losing a first meeting with an opponent to decisive victories in rematches. The trend continued lastContinue Reading
Irmo Middle School is celebrating a milestone as its C Team Football program finished the season undefeated with a 7–0 record, the first perfect season for the team since 2022. Players and coaches were honored during halftime of the Jan. 21 boys basketball game, with families, students, and staff onContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The stadium formerly known as “Wildcat Hollow” is receiving another upgrade in its newest form. Now home of the Lexington County Blowfish, Lexington County Baseball Stadium is getting a new playing surface. Construction is underway to install AstroTurf, replacing the natural grass previously used for LexingtonContinue Reading
By Robin All The image above shows a left-handed golfer at impact. When viewed as if in a mirror, it reflects the ideal impact position of a right-handed player. There are several key fundamentals to learn from this position: Excellent lower-body action, particularly in the legs, which provides stability andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo High School finds itself in familiar territory as it returns to Class 4A under the South Carolina High School League’s newly finalized region realignment. The Yellow Jackets will compete against a new set of opponents, with the biggest change coming geographically. Rather than facing crosstownContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presented a $50,000 check to Irmo Little League President Bobby Jensen during a ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 21, at H.E. Corley Elementary School. Joined by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Barb Waldman, Mayor Danielson spoke about the importance of Irmo Little League to the townContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The latest “Battle of Irmo” last Friday was more than another sporting event for bragging rights between the town’s archrival schools. By evening’s end, it was a loud celebration for host team Irmo in the “Temple of Doom”. The hyped fans witnessed their boys’ team upsetContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The undefeated start in Region 4-5A has helped Dutch Fork reach the top of the state rankings. Tuesday’s newly-released S.C. Basketball Coaches Association polls had the Silver Foxes number one in Class 5A Division I. The same day, they rolled past River Bluff 64-24 to improveContinue Reading
By Robin All The driving range got its name because many golfers spend most of their practice time hitting drivers. A solid drive certainly makes the next shot easier than playing from the woods or out of bounds. However, golfers should spend more time practicing shots played from the groundContinue Reading