Photo by GoFlashwin.com – Jayden Wuerth a Mr. S.C. Football finalist By Thomas Grant Jr. The Clemson defensive lineman commit was one of five standout seniors in the running for the Palmetto State’s top individual football honor. Rounding out the list of finalists are quarterback Xavier Means (Northwestern) and runningContinue Reading
IRMO – A new girls flag football league is bringing together high schools from across the Midlands, expanding opportunities for female student-athletes to learn the game and compete. In Lexington-Richland School District Five, girls flag football is currently offered as a club activity at each of the district’s three highContinue Reading
Irmo football finds its offensive rhythm Yellow Jackets look to carry momentum into regular-season finale and playoffs By Thomas Grant Jr. IRMO — For much of the season, Irmo football has sought to regain its offensive identity. With the regular-season finale approaching, the Yellow Jackets appear to have found theirContinue Reading
ICRC offers basketball and indoor soccer programs for youth IRMO — The Irmo Chapin Recreation District (ICRC) is accepting registrations for its winter youth sports programs through Nov. 4. Programs include coed basketball, boys and girls basketball, the Bridge Development League for boys and girls basketball, and winter indoor soccer.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. In three seasons, Dutch Fork offensive lineman “Bruiser” Brody Lorenzo has built an impressive resume. As a starting center for the back-to-back Class 5A Division I champions, the All-State junior has played a major role in the Silver Foxes’ dynasty run. His head coach Tom KnottsContinue Reading
Photo by Thomas Grant Jr. – Dutch Fork quarterback Jaxon Knotts By Thomas Grant Jr. Concerns about the Dutch Fork football team’s level of play the past two weeks even concerned head coach Tom Knotts. Last Friday, the Silver Foxes responded by winning another region title in dominant fashion. TheContinue Reading
Ewing Minor celebrates his victory at the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft on Lake Murray, where he also secured the Angler of the Year title. Photo by Mark Cisneros/B.A.S.S. GILBERT — Ewing Minor won the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft,Continue Reading
Buffalo Billsi placekicker Tyler Bass is celebrated after his game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams. Photo by Buffalo Bills By Thomas Grant Jr. Week 5 in the NFL ended in dramatic fashion thanks to Buffalo Bills’ placekicker Tyler Bass. The former state champion at Dutch Fork connected on aContinue Reading
National competition will bring 150 top anglers to the region October 15-17 Lake Murray will welcome approximately 150 of the nation’s top kayak anglers October 15-17 for the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), the three-day championship will bringContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its Ladies Tournament on Sept. 19 at Dreher Island. Jayne Ogan won first place and Big Fish honors, followed by Emma Hudspeth in second place and Laura Brooks in third place. Midlands Striper Club is a family-oriented fishing organization dedicated to preserving our fisheries forContinue Reading
A sign dedication was made on Wednesday, September 30 in front of Irmo High School as members of the 1980 Irmo AAAA State Champs gathered for the honor. Picture are front row: Todd Weatherford, Les Jones, Billy Morgan, Brian Kelly, E Rutherford, Stephan Lybrand, Chris Hix, David Fancher. Second row:Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo looked to snag the “lead driver” role in Region 5-4A last Friday for “Homecoming”. It was a battle of “Yellow Jackets” with the host team looking to hand visiting North Augusta its first region loss. Instead, Irmo found itself on the losing end of theContinue Reading
A three-handicap golfer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, spent the day at Par T, where we had a chance to examine her swing. She explained that she had shortened her backswing and was now keeping more balls in the fairway. Despite her shorter backswing, she remains a highly competitive golferContinue Reading
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. The ‘second season’ for Dutch Fork football during the Tom Knotts era has proven as rewarding as the post-season. Since his arrival in 2010, the Silver Foxes have won 14 of the last 16 region titles. They are 49-2 since 2015 and haveContinue Reading
Photo by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant, Jr. Irmo football returns to previously chartered territory this Friday. When it plays host to North Augusta, the game marks their return to Region 5-4A. This is also the first meeting between the two Yellow Jacket teams since 2015. “New region, new foes,” IrmoContinue Reading