The University of South Carolina did not just lose its season-opener to the University of North Carolina. It will now go into this Saturday’s in-state matchup with Furman minus a defensive starter. Sophomore safety Nick Emmanwori of Irmo High School was officially listed as out by head coach Shane BeamerContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s a tale of two high school football teams going in opposite directions in the town of Irmo. Irmo High School is off to a 2-0 start for the third time under head coach Aaron Brand. The new additions on offense in transfers running back JadenContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Certainty and uncertainty. It’s how Irmo and Chapin are approaching their Week 0 matchup. As of Monday, the location of the matchup remained in question. Originally scheduled for Cecil Woolbright Field, ongoing renovations to the seating and plumbing have put the home opener in an uncertainContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork has found its new girls’ basketball coach. The school announced the hiring of Candace Bush to the position last week. She comes over from Columbia High School where she spent the past three seasons. “As a coach, you always want to move to theContinue Reading

Dutch Fork High School senior wide receiver Antonio Williams has been named the 2021 Mr. Richland County High School Football Player of the Year. The award is presented annually by the Richland County Recreation Commission to the top varsity high school senior football player in Richland County. The award takesContinue Reading

By CT McDonald For now, Dutch Fork’s varsity football state championship wins stand at six, total, after finishing the season last week as state runner-up behind Gaffney in the 5A state finals. The Silver Foxes (13-1 overall) took their first loss of the season against the Indians (15-0) after Gaffney’sContinue Reading