By Thomas Grant Jr. For 20 years, the Lexington County Blowfish has not only served as a source of entertainment in the Midlands community. It’s also served as a gateway to reaching the next level of Major League Baseball. Several future professional players have donned the Blowfish colors before gettingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. While two Irmo Little League teams are headed to its respective Junior League World Series, the Majors moved one step closer Monday. Irmo defeated Northwood Little League All-Stars 11-2 to win the South Carolina Little League Baseball title in Florence. It advanced to the Southeast RegionContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, you may have noticed there aren’t many pictures or swing tips in magazines geared specifically for you. But here’s a helpful trick: when right-handers look at photos of left-handed players, it’s like seeing themselves in a mirror! So whetherContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Visitors to Friarsgate Park will see the home for Irmo Little League highly adorned with championship banners. Many of the teams responsible for those accomplishments competed for more banners this past weekend. For the first time, the Junior League softball team looked to earn another tripContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo Little League has three All-Star baseball teams competing in Southeast Region tournaments. The Senior, Junior and Intermediate teams all came away with state championships this past weekend. The Intermediate team will open play Thursday in Kernersville, N.C. after winning its three games by a 75-0Continue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to video your swing using your iPhone — face-on, down-the-line, and even overhead if possible. Compare these videos to slow-motion swings from pros you see on TVContinue Reading
CLARKS HILL LAKE – Cayce angler Andy Wicker reeled in a big win this past Saturday, claiming first place in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Savannah River Division tournament with a three-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 12 ounces. His performance earned him a $4,259 paydayContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. In Coastal Plain League season’s past, the second half truly was the “second season”. Teams that did not win the first half titles in their respective divisions had another opportunity at reaching the Petitt Cup playoffs. By winning the second half, those teams would meet theContinue Reading
By Thomas GRant, Jr. Retired soccer coach Phillip Savitz has been inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in high school sports. The induction ceremony was held last week in Chicago, Illinois. Savitz, who retired in 2023, holdsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A former 3-time state champion and current All-ACC wide receiver returned to Dutch Fork High School this weekend for a special cause. Antonio Williams, who played for the Silver Foxes from 2019-21, held his first-ever Youth football camp in Irmo. An estimated 200 youngsters took partContinue Reading
Special to The New Irmo News By Thomas Grant, Jr. CLARK’S HILL – The Midlands Striper Club kicked off its summer fishing season with the first of two tournaments on Clark’s Hill Lake on June 21. A total of 11 teams competed in the June Tournament, weighing in 22 stripedContinue Reading