By Thomas Grant Jr. A summer in which three teams had reached the World Series in baseball and softball saw a fourth one accomplish the feat on Wednesday. The Majors team pulled off a stunning 5-4 comeback win over defending champion Lake Mary (Florida) to win the Southeast Region ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Having the proverbial “chip on the shoulder” is something Gray Collegiate Academy does not deny. To a man, the War Eagles are motivated by the abrupt ending to last season. Not only were they forced to forfeit all six wins and miss the Class 4A playoffs,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington County Blowfish earned a third consecutive post-season trip in the Coastal Plain League. Having won in 2023 and finished runner-up last season, this year’s quest began in a West Division single-elimination game at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. The opponent was the third-year CPL member,Continue Reading
Before the modern game of golf evolved into fairways, flags, and formal scoring, players simply hit balls toward targets across big grassy fields. The concept of a “hole” came later, giving us a way to keep score and shaping the layout of what we now call a course. When IContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The undefeated postseason run continues for Irmo Little League’s Major team. It defeated Alabama 11-1 Friday in five innings to advance at the Little League Southeast Region tournament in Warner Robbins, Ga. Irmo improved to 2-0 in the tournament in 9-0 this post-season. A 6-runContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was three years ago when Irmo Little League finished runner-up at the Junior League Softball World Series in Kirkland, Wash. As of Wednesday, the Southeast Region representative looked to secure a place in bracket play out of Pool A. It had a 2-1 record enteringContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s an important final week of the regular season for the Lexington County Blowfish. With four games left, the Blowfish look to maintain their playoff position in the Coastal Plain League West Division. It trailed 3 ½ games to frontrunner Forest City, against whom they areContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Leisure time for Marion Reeves outside his Irmo residence puts him in a reflective mood. He remembers playing baseball not too far down Kennerly Road. He talks fondly about his days attending and playing sports at then-Rich Lex School, the all-black school where Dutch Fok ElementaryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will have to wait until 2026 for forward Ashlyn Watkin’s return. Last week, the Cardinal Newman graduate announced her plans to miss the upcoming season. She’s continuing her recovery from an ACL injury suffered on Jan. 5 againstContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo Little League will get to defend its United States championship Friday night at the Senior League Baseball World Series in Easley. The Southeast Region champions won two games to reach the tournament semifinal and U.S. title game. After a first-round bye, it opened play MondayContinue Reading
By Robin All, Life Member – PGA of America This week, I’m not going to tell you what you should do—but what you should stop doing! Take a look at that picture of the young golfer with great form. That kind of posture and balance only comes from hours andContinue Reading