By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Dutch Fork and Irmo baseball teams have stayed in action during Spring Break. The Silver Foxes enter Wednesday with a 2-0 record at the Forest Acres Classic at A.C. Flora High School. They opened the tournament Monday losing 4-2 to Miller School of Abermarle outContinue Reading
Over the weekend, young angler Kaden, aged 9, hailing from Red Bank, accomplished a remarkable feat by landing a striper from the dock at the public boat ramp on the Irmo side of the dam. Kaden’s strategic use of herring purchased from Lake World played a crucial role in hisContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The South Carolina Diamond Invitational makes its return Wednesday at Blythewood High School. This year’s field includes public and private schools from throughout the state. Among the participants is Lexington, which is the defending champion and has won two of the last three tournaments. Here isContinue Reading
Irmo Middle School 7th grader Luke Sevilla has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the world of wrestling. On March 9th, Sevilla showcased his skill and determination at the South Carolina USA Wrestling Folkstyle State Championships held at Pelion High School. Competing in the 14 and underContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Irmo and Dutch Fork varsity baseball teams are off to winning starts in region play. The Yellow Jackets won their first two games over Richland Northeast. They defeated the Cavaliers 11-1 in six innings on March 19 behind a one-hit, 13-strikeout performance by pitcher MasonContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Dutch Fork pitcher Morgan Scott continues to thrive on the West Coast. On Monday, the University of Oregon senior was named the Pac-12 Softball pitcher of the week. Scott was involved in all three wins in the Ducks’ sweep of Arizona State this past weekend.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Precious Bross is closing out her Irmo High School career swinging for the fences. The University of Georgia-bound senior cracked her fourth home run of the season in Monday’s 15-0 victory over American Leadership Academy. It was the second straight game with a home run forContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On Saturday, March 16th, Irmo Little League kicked off its 30th season with a grand Opening Day celebration at Friarsgate Park. Originally slated for March 9th, the event was rescheduled due to inclement weather, but the delay only added to the excitement. The festivities commenced with aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Brookland-Cayce High School will once again serve as the host site for the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Star Games. The 75th edition of the doubleheader featuring some of the Palmetto State’s top seniors is scheduled for Saturday. It starts at 1 pm with the girls game.Continue Reading
Irmo Middle School 7th Grader, Luke Sevilla, clinched the South Carolina SCYWA State Wrestling Championship on March 2 at the South Carolina Youth Wrestling Association (SCYWA) State Championships. Competing in the 12u – 140 lb Open Division at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Sevilla remained undefeated throughout the day, defeatingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. River Bluff entered the season as the defending Class 5A baseball champion. On Sunday, Lexington continued its winning ways against its Region 4-5A rival in the Opterra Solutions Invitational. The Wildcats rallied for a 5-4 walk-off victory to claim their third consecutive title and fourth overall.Continue Reading