By Thomas Grant Jr. The high school football playoffs are over, but the All-Star season is in full gear. This weekend will see a pair of games featuring some of the top players from Richland and Lexington counties. Palmetto I-20 Classic The third edition of the All-Star game takes placeContinue Reading

(BOYS)Class 5A1. Lexington2. Summerville3. Byrnes4. Dorman5. Goose Creek6. Cane Bay7. TL Hanna8. Blythewood9. Clover10. St. James Class 4A1. Ridge View2. Greer3. Catawba Ridge4. Lancaster5. Wilson6. Westside7. Riverside8. North Augusta9. Westwood10. James Island CLASS 2A1. Gray Collegiate 2. Oceanside Collegiate3. Hampton County4. Strom Thurmond5. Mullins6. Bishop England7. Marion8. Andrew Jackson 9.Continue Reading

Marion Dupont-Scott responsible for inaugurating the nation’s premier steeplechase event 53 years ago By W. Thomas Smith Jr. There is so much to celebrate about South Carolina and yet far too much is either taken for granted or simply not known. Take for instance our equestrian (horse) culture, history, andContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The current Dutch Fork players were not the only ones to have a memorable weekend. A pair of former Silver Foxes made news with their play Sunday afternoon in the NFL. In New York, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt achieved season highs in the 10-7 win overContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The “Greatest Story Ever” is reaching its dramatic climax at Dutch Fork High School. Justin Welch’s 39-yard field goal with 2.4 seconds left gave the Silver Foxes a 31-30 victory over J.L. Mann and the Class 5A Upper State title. The kick capped a frantic comebackContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. An undefeated Irmo football team headed to South Florence looking to advance to the Class 4A tile game since 2010. Instead, the undefeated defending state champions built an early lead and held off the Yellow Jackets 28-21 in the Lower State final. The Bruins took anContinue Reading