By Thomas Grant, Jr. Several Lake Murray–area wrestling programs are entering the season with statewide recognition, as nine local teams were included in the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association preseason polls across multiple classifications. In Class 5A Division I, three Lake Murray schools earned spots in the Top 20. LexingtonContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. IRMO — Irmo High School senior Livingston reached a major career milestone this week, scoring his 1,000th career point and etching his name among the program’s all-time scorers. The achievement highlighted another strong performance for the Yellow Jackets, as Livingston’s scoring continues to be a keyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Several names from “repeat 4-peat” Class 5A Division I football champion Dutch Fork were named to the S.C. Football Coaches All-State teams. Dutch Fork senior defensive lineman and University of South Carolina signee Julian Walker was the lone selection to the Overall All-State team. He ledContinue Reading
By Robin All A proper finishing position starts with the lower body leading the way. As your hips shift forward, your back arches slightly, and your head stays behind — a natural result of starting the downswing from the ground up. About two-thirds of the way back, skilled players’ bodiesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Much like their football programs, Dutch Fork and Irmo basketball teams are shining a spotlight on their small towns. All four programs moved up in the latest S.C. Basketball Coaches Association Class 5A rankings released Tuesday, with three of the four teams also earning victories duringContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. (Photo by Thomas Grant, Jr.) Before helping Dutch Fork win a fourth straight title for the second time in 10 years, defensive end Julian Walker made a memorable announcement on Signing Day. For months, it appeared the Shrine Bowl selection was going to “Go Blue” withContinue Reading
Courtesy of Seahawks.com NFL rookie Nick Emmanwori had a game for the ages this past weekend for the Seattle Seahawks. The former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina safety made his return to the Southeast last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. In the 37-9 win, Emmanwori put upContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. ORANGEBURG – It was an historic Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium for Dutch Fork football. In defeating Summerville 40-20 in the Class 5A Division I final for the second straight year, the Silver Foxes achieved a number of S.C. High School League milestones: -The firstContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo’s quest to halt a 35-year championship drought ended in disappointing fashion Friday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. For the second straight year, the Yellow Jackets stood on the sidelines as Northwestern hoisted a second straight Class 5A Division II title. Instead of a last-second loss,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Garden City is about to experience déjà vu courtesy of the town of Irmo. For the second straight year, its two rival schools will play for S.C. High School League football titles at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. Both Dutch Fork and Irmo onceContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading