By Thomas Grant Jr. There was something more intimidating to Irmo head coach Aaron Brand last Friday than visiting rival Lexington — the dreaded bye week. Despite Irmo’s dominant 35-0 win over the Wildcats in the annual Battle of the Dam, Brand wasn’t celebrating the break that lies ahead. “TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts doesn’t forget. Friday’s road trip to White Knoll (5-1, 1-0) is more than just another region matchup — it’s a return to the site of Dutch Fork’s last Region 4-5A loss, a 17-14 setback on Oct. 6, 2023. Even afterContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the successful completion of the National Crappie League (NCL) Tournament, held October 3–4, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park. The two-day event brought together top anglers from across the nation, further cementing Lake Murray’s reputation as one of the Southeast’s premierContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A consistent pre-shot routine is one of the best ways to improve your golf game—especially for senior players looking to lower their scores. First, stand behind the ball and visualize the intended path to your target. Look for a small mark or spot twoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Irmo Little League Majors continued their “victory tour” this past week with a special visit to the South Carolina Statehouse, where they were guests of Governor Henry McMaster. Coached by Dave Bogin, the Majors finished the summer with an impressive 14–3 record. They captured theContinue Reading
Irmo High School celebrated Homecoming this past Friday with festivities that included a Homecoming court for each class. The school also crowned its official Mr. and Miss Homecoming — Devaughn Sutter and Octavia Bellinger — who were honored during the event.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. On one side, Dutch Fork has had over two weeks to simmer over its first loss in two years. About eight miles away, rival Irmo has had the time to get accustomed to its number-one ranking in Class 5A. On Friday, both teams return to actionContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized something important—golfers should focus more on developing their core muscles than relying just on their hands and arms. The top players generate power through their lowerContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Head football coach Aaron Brand is not a fan of bye weeks. It’s especially true this season when his Irmo team is on an undefeated roll. This past Friday, the Yellow Jackets dominated Myrtle Beach 59-21 in the Grand Strand to give them a 5-0 recordContinue Reading
Irmo High School honored its 2025 Hall of Fame class during halftime of the September 12 home football game against Carolina Forest. This year’s inductees included: Photo by GoFlashwin.comContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distance off the tee. Many players try to generate more turn in the swing but keep their feet planted. The result? Less power and poor direction.Continue Reading