By Thomas Grant Jr. The “buzz” is back at Irmo High School. Under head coach Aaron Brand, the Yellow Jackets have worked diligently to revive the team’s proud football legacy. In Year Three, the team is truly ready to hit the “Gas” on achieving success beyond a region title. “WeContinue Reading
Sheriff Leon Lott discusses winning, leadership, and life beyond football By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the coaches and players of Benedict College’s football team during an all-hands team meeting at the Benedict Football offices, Saturday, July 29. Lott was joined by former standout BenedictContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. “It’s been surreal.” That was Irmo Little League Seniors team head coach Pete von Ahn’s description of his team’s historic season. This All-Star group of players from Lexington-Richland District Five high schools Chapin, Dutch Fork and Spring Hill reached unchartered territory for the seven-year-old program. NotContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s another year, another season to defend a championship for Dutch Fork football. Having reclaimed the South Carolina High School League Class 5A title last December, the Silver Foxes are back at work to defend it. Fans and supporters got to interact with the 2023 teamContinue Reading
An opportunity to play baseball or softball before a World Series crowd.It’s what close to 80 youngsters signed up for this past Saturday at Friarsgate Park in Irmo. For the firsttime, the Irmo Little League held a “Hit, Pitch and Run” competition. Sponsored by Major League Baseball, it’s a nationwideContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The first-ever appearance in the Senior League Baseball World Series for South Carolina Southeast (Irmo) opened in heartbreaking fashion Sunday night in Easley. Grayson Austin’s walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the 7th inning lifted host team South Carolina Post 1 (Easley) past Irmo 3-2Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. With preseason camps opening, there’s plenty of excitement for football in the Irmo area. Once again leading the way is Dutch Fork High School. The Silver Foxes regained their place atop Class 5A by regaining the state title it lost 12 months earlier. Despite a heavyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. An undermanned Irmo Post 7 Junior team managed just two regular season victories. Now at full strength, the team is three wins shy of a South Carolina American Legion title. Irmo Post 7 routed defending champion Lexington Post 7 18-2 in three innings of the decidingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Having swept Mid-Carolina in the first round of the S.C. American Legion Baseball Junior League playoffs, Irmo Post 7 looked to move a step closer to the state tournament. Standing in the way was its fellow American Legion Post 7 member and defending state champion Lexington.Continue Reading
By CT McDonald After winning their recent state tournaments, three Irmo Little League (ILL) teams are now headed for their respective Southeast Regional Tournaments on the road. The ILL Senior Softball, Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball teams each earned state championships and will scatter across the Southeast to compete inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dreher Community Center on the shores of Lake Murray was the site once again for the monthly Midlands Striper Club Youth Fishing Tournament. About 18 youngsters took part in the July 15 event. A total of 30 striped bass were caught and brought to the scalesContinue Reading