By Thomas Grant Jr. The holiday break saw at least one Lake Murray-based basketball team win a post-Christmas tournament title. The Dutch Fork girls’ basketball team won the Cooperhead Classic at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill. The Lady Silver Foxes defeated Palisades Athletics in Saturday’s final. Michaela FairwellContinue Reading
In an exciting development for our local angling community, Lake Murray has been chosen as the stage for two major kayak fishing championships in 2024. Organized by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), these events promise to bring elite kayak anglers to our beloved waters, showcasing the region’s prowess asContinue Reading
Special to Lake Murray News In a thrilling display of angling prowess, the Midlands Striper Club took to Lake Murray for their monthly tournament on December 16, 2023, launching from Acapulco. The competition saw twenty-nine striped bass brought to the scales, collectively weighing an impressive 219.42 pounds, boasting an averageContinue Reading
Aaron Brand, Head Football Coach at Irmo High School, has received the prestigious recognition of being named the Carolina Panthers High School Football Coach of the Week. This accolade is part of the Panthers’ High School Football Coach of the Week program presented by GMC. In expressing his gratitude, CoachContinue Reading
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Irmo Middle School’s 7th-grade student, Luke Sevilla, secured the title of Novice Bantam Division 125 lbs Champion at the South Carolina State Silver Gloves Tournament held on December 16 at the Jamil Temple in Columbia. Luke, a multi-talented athlete, not only excelsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The much-anticipated finalized classification for the South Carolina High School League school years from 2024-26 were released Tuesday. Class 5A schools in Richland and Lexington schools will increase will three moving up from Class 4A. This group includes for the first time Irmo, along with RidgeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. High school players from the town of Irmo and surrounding Lake Murray towns were well-represented in this year’s South Carolina Football Coaches Association All-State teams. Class 4A Lower State runner-up Irmo had eight players selected to the first team. Meanwhile, repeat Class 5A champion Dutch ForkContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The realization of a challenging defense of the Class 4A boys basketball title was not lost upon Irmo head coach Tim Whipple. From graduating Class 4A Player of the Year Brandon Crawford and guard Te’Andre Summons to the transfer of guards Madden and Mason Collins, thisContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. When Precious Bross looks back on 2023, some of her high moments in softball took place with Minority Softball Prospects. The national organization provided the University of Georgia signee an opportunity this summer to play at the Jennie Finch Classic in Seattle, Washington. Bross’ Toni’s PromiseContinue Reading
Brother and Sister wrestlers, Luke and Gracie Sevilla, both competed in Gatlinburg, Tennessee recently; Luke individually and for the South Carolina State/National Team – Team Palmetto, and Gracie, for Team So. Cal. Luke, a 12-year-old Irmo Middle Schooler in the 7th grade, has been wrestling for the better part of 3Continue Reading
Calling all Irmo High School soccer alumni, family, and friends! Get ready for a nostalgic and thrilling afternoon as the 45th annual Irmo High School Soccer alumni game takes center stage at the Irmo stadium on December 23 at 2:30 pm. This time-honored tradition promises an opportunity for former soccerContinue Reading