By Thomas Grant, Jr. One game at a time. For all the success enjoyed by both head coaches Tom Knotts of Dutch Fork and Aaron Brand of Irmo, this mantra has remained the centerpiece of their weekly approach. Home wins Friday night moved the two teams a week closer toContinue Reading
IRMO – One of the Midlands’ biggest high school football rivalries is set to light up W.C. Hawkins Stadium on Friday, October 31, when Irmo High hosts Dutch Fork High under the lights. School District Five expects a capacity crowd for the varsity matchup and has outlined parking and safetyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Heading into the fourth quarter at White Knoll, some ominous negative signs were in the air last Friday night for third-ranked Dutch Fork. The Timberwolves led 24-20. It was two years ago in Red Bank when they held on for the 17-14 victory that snapped DutchContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts doesn’t forget. Friday’s road trip to White Knoll (5-1, 1-0) is more than just another region matchup — it’s a return to the site of Dutch Fork’s last Region 4-5A loss, a 17-14 setback on Oct. 6, 2023. Even afterContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. On one side, Dutch Fork has had over two weeks to simmer over its first loss in two years. About eight miles away, rival Irmo has had the time to get accustomed to its number-one ranking in Class 5A. On Friday, both teams return to actionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s an Irmo world in Class 5A football once again. Both 3-time Division I champion Dutch Fork and Division II runner-up Irmo sit 1-2 in this week’s S.C. Prep Football Media rankings. They were in a similar position near the end of last season when bothContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork High School proudly honored five remarkable individuals with induction into its 2025 Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding achievements and lasting contributions to the Silver Fox community. This year’s class includes former athletes, longtime educators, and support staff who have left an enduring mark on theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork either trailed or were tied with Ridge View last Friday for 47 minutes and 37.1 seconds. With 38.9 seconds left, quarterback Jaxon Knotts put the Silver Foxes ahead with a 25-yard touchdown run. The score capped a 13-play, 95-yard scoring drive in which theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, same old winning story for Dutch Fork. The 3-time defending Class 5A Division I champions opened the season with a 54-21 win over ranked Spartanburg. Dutch Fork trailed 21-20 in the second quarter before Mario Anderson’s 49-yard interception return TD sparked a runContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The quest for a ‘second 4-peat” starts Friday for Dutch Fork. The defending 2-time Class 5A Division I champions open the season at home against Spartanburg (0-1). It’s the first of two straight games in Irmo for the Silver Foxes against Top 10 teams. Dutch ForkContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo football was scheduled to close out the preseason last Friday with two, 12-minute quarters against Eastside in the Chapin Kickoff Classic. Incoming lightning cut short the scrimmage by over nine minutes. Before the stoppage, the Yellow Jackets led 14-0 over the Eagles. Running back AmireContinue Reading