By Thomas Grant Jr. As of Monday, only Dutch Fork boys basketball remained in the S.C. High School League playoffs. The Silver Foxes played host to J.F. Byrnes Tuesday in the third round of Class 5A Division I Upper State. The winner would face either 2-time defending champion Ridge ViewContinue Reading
(Photo by GoFlashwin.com) – Irmo girls basketball and head coach Coretta Ferguson By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lowcountry was where the 2025-26 high school basketball season ended for Irmo HighSchool. After a 38-27 win over Myrtle Beach to open the Class 5A Division II playoffs, the Lady YellowJackets fell 65-24Continue Reading
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. Winning the boys and girls basketball titles in Region 4-5A was not the only “sweep” accomplished by Dutch Fork. As both teams awaited their respective Class 5A Division I opponents, their players and head coaches were recognized by the region. For the thirdContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The difficulty of beating a team three times in a season kept Irmo boys’ basketball coach Alex Quillen uneasy for Monday’s home playoff opener against Chapin. The Yellow Jackets’ 10-game winning streak against their Lexington/Richland School District Five rival only made him further concerned about aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a good week for Dutch Fork senior forward Justus Bell. On Wednesday, he was chosen to play in the Carolinas Classic for South Carolina. The contest, originally slated to take place at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, will be played March 21Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Revenge games and personal milestones have become synonymous with the Molly Goodrich era at Lexington High School. The winningest girls’ basketball coach in school history has inspired her team after losing a first meeting with an opponent to decisive victories in rematches. The trend continued lastContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The latest “Battle of Irmo” last Friday was more than another sporting event for bragging rights between the town’s archrival schools. By evening’s end, it was a loud celebration for host team Irmo in the “Temple of Doom”. The hyped fans witnessed their boys’ team upsetContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The undefeated start in Region 4-5A has helped Dutch Fork reach the top of the state rankings. Tuesday’s newly-released S.C. Basketball Coaches Association polls had the Silver Foxes number one in Class 5A Division I. The same day, they rolled past River Bluff 64-24 to improveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A full slate of high school basketball featuring several ranked Midlands teams is scheduled for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, with multiple tournaments and showcase events set to tip off across the region. Two Columbia high schools will host single-day boys and girlsContinue Reading
Pictured is Dutch Fork center Jake Bogan with the slam dunk against Chapin. Photos by Thomas Grant Jr. By Thomas Grant Jr. The top of Region 4-5A in girls basketball looks similar to football. Both Dutch Fork teams and Irmo girls are undefeated in region play through the first twoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Dutch Fork basketball teams took second place honors in separate tournaments. Prior to the holiday break, the Lady Silver Foxes took part in the Christmas Classic at Lexington High School where it defeated Hammond (60-26) before losing to defending Class 4A champion North Augusta (46-32)Continue Reading