By Robin All A longer backswing gives you more time to generate clubhead speed, adding distance to your shots. Short backswings work best for shorter, controlled shots. Even if you can’t turn a full 90 degrees, you can still create a long, fluid backswing by keeping your grip light andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A lower than expected preseason poll has a Dutch Fork team playing with a chip on its shoulder. What was true of the state football championship team apparently rings true in girls’ basketball. The Lady Silver Foxes are off to an 8-0 start following Tuesday’s 59-42Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo looked to bring back two state titles to the “Gateway of Lake Murray” this past weekend in Orangeburg. The Silver Foxes were successful in adding another championship to their dynasty. They defeated Summerville 35-21 in the Class 5A Division I final playedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo boys basketball team are riding a 3-game winning streak. It started with a 64-41 win over Aiken on Dec. 9. Sophomore Christian Brown scored 12 points and senior forward Matthew Hopkins posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Two nights later, theContinue Reading
The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) will conclude its 2024 season at Lake Murray from December 11-13, promising an electrifying showdown at one of South Carolina’s premier fishing destinations. The event, hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), will feature daily launches and weigh-ins at DreherContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Garden City will be the unofficial home for residents of the Home of the Okra Strut. For the first time ever, both Dutch Fork and Irmo are playing for state championships in football. The two rivals will compete in separate Class 5A divisions this weekendContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Early Signing Day was a significant milestone for several student-athletes committing to play at the collegiate level: Irmo High School Dutch Fork High School River Bluff High School These signings highlight the dedication and hard work of these student-athletes as they advance to the next levelContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to the state championships in Class 5A will go through the town of Irmo. Dutch Fork and Irmo high schools will play host to state semifinals Friday night. The undefeated and defending Class 5A champion Silver Foxes will face Spartanburg in the Division IContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The She Got Next event at Lexington County high schools served as opening weekend for Irmo girls basketball. The preseason ranked Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Richland Northeast 45-34 last Friday at Lexington High School. Abby Livingston scored 16 points, Laliah Singletary finished with 11 and JaylaContinue Reading
The Irmo Middle School Wrestling Team is gearing up for a dual meet against Hand Middle School this Wednesday, December 4th. The match is set to take place at 6 pm at Irmo High School. The meet will mark a milestone for Irmo Middle School, as two female wrestlers, DarionahContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo emerged from a two-week absence to resume their respective quests for Class 5A titles. In both cases, they posted lopsided wins in their second-round games at home. The Silver Foxes defeated Boiling Springs 42-14 in the Class 5A Division I playoffs. MauriceContinue Reading