By Thomas Grant Jr. The word “reunited” comes to mind when looking at the finalized region classifications for the South Carolina High School League. At least for the next two years, the realignment puts town rivals Dutch Fork and Irmo and Airport and Brookland-Cayce back together in the same region.Continue Reading
Brody Lorenzo from Dutch Fork emerged victorious as the Middle School state wrestling champion in the 285-pound category this past weekend at Lexington High School. The wrestling event saw Brody showcase his prowess on the mat, securing a well-deserved championship title.Continue Reading
It’s not very uncommon to hear people lament that today’s generation doesn’t measure up to past generations. The critics sometimes call this the “me generation,” as if this generation cares little about anyone but themselves. Indeed some of today’s generation are undoubtedly guilty as charged, but would it be fairContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The transition from longtime girls’ basketball coach Fanny Norris to first-year coach Candace Bush has produced a familiar, winning result so far at Dutch Fork. Despite having a five-game winning streak snapped Jan. 6 in a 60-39 loss to Thomson, Ga., the Class 5A fourth-ranked LadyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The much-anticipated finalized classification for the South Carolina High School League school years from 2024-26 were released Tuesday. Class 5A schools in Richland and Lexington schools will increase will three moving up from Class 4A. This group includes for the first time Irmo, along with RidgeContinue Reading
Dutch Fork High School celebrated a remarkable signing day, where a group of outstanding athletes committed to pursuing their collegiate sports careers. The diverse talents of these athletes reflect the depth and excellence of Dutch Fork’s athletic programs. This signing day is a testament to the rich athletic talent andContinue Reading
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
ORANGEBURG | Just two months ago, Dutch Fork was a loss away from posting its first-ever losing season under head coach Tom Knotts. Last week, the Silver Foxes found itself trailing J.L. Mann nine points and facing their first loss in the Lower State final. Friday night at Oliver C.Continue 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. The town of Irmo has two football teams still in the running for state titles. Both Irmo and Dutch Fork are headed to the state semifinals in Classes 5A and 4A, respectively. While the Silver Foxes will face J.L. Mann at home for the Upper StateContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. How things can change in the span of six weeks. It was at that time defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork suffered a 17-14 loss to White Knoll. The defeat not only ended a 32-game winning streak in region play but also put the defending ClassContinue Reading