The Midlands Striper Club recently treated anglers to a thrilling “doubleheader” fishing event on Lake Murray. Not only did they host their monthly tournament, but they also organized the DNR Open Tournament off Dreher Island on April 20th. A total of 48 teams participated, with 23 teams in the MSCContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork was one of three teams with an opportunity to claim a share of Region 4-5A softball title. The Lady Silver Foxes visited Lexington last Friday looking to sweep the season series. Just a week earlier, they rallied from a 6-0 deficit with 10 unansweredContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season came down to two final games on April 26 to decide not only the Region 4-5A champion, but the top seed out of the region. Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Lexington all had an opportunity at either winning the region outright or claiming aContinue Reading

From the College of Charleston Sports Information Office Freshman pitcher Hayden Thomas of the College of Charleston was named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Co-Rookie of the Week. The Brookland-Cayce High School graduate picked up his first career win and save against William and Mary. He allowed only two hits whileContinue Reading

From the Wofford College Sports Information Office Wofford College sophomore Zac Cowan, a graduate of Blythewood High School, earned Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday. He is the second Terrier to be recognized this season as Braden Hofmeyer earned the recognition on March 4. This is also Cowan’sContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second time in four months, Cam Scott took part in a signing day at Lexington High School. This time, the All-State state champion shooting guard inked his letter of intent to an in-state school. After receiving a release from the University of Texas, ScottContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. With three straight wins last week, the Irmo baseball team finds itself in contention for a first-round Class 4A home playoff game. The Yellow Jackets opened at Lugoff-Elgin Tuesday as part of a home-at-home series. A sweep would put Irmo in position to take sole ownershipContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. An improbable comeback coming off Spring Break against the defending Region 4-5A champions has Dutch Fork back in contention. The 10-9 home win over the Lady Wildcats saw the Lady Silver Foxes score all of their runs in the bottom of the sixth inning after trailingContinue Reading

Paul Erickson of Chapin proudly displays his latest fishing conquest—a whopping 10lb. 4 oz. largemouth bass caught in a private pond near Lake Murray. As a catch and release fisherman, Paul ensures the preservation of the local ecosystem by returning his catches to the water after admiration. With his impressiveContinue Reading