Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Saturday’s annual Clemson–South Carolina showdown in Columbia will serve as a homecoming for two former All-State wide receivers. Clemson redshirt senior Antonio Williams of Dutch Fork and South Carolina freshman Donovan Murph of Irmo will line up on opposite sidelines for the 4 p.m. kickoff atContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori is off to a fast start in the NFL. The rookie safety earned league Week 10 Rookie of the Week honors. Emmanwori was recognized for his effort in the winContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. There was something more intimidating to Irmo head coach Aaron Brand last Friday than visiting rival Lexington — the dreaded bye week. Despite Irmo’s dominant 35-0 win over the Wildcats in the annual Battle of the Dam, Brand wasn’t celebrating the break that lies ahead. “TheContinue Reading
From University of South Carolina Athletics The South Carolina Gamecocks finished the 2024 season as the 19th-ranked college football team in the country, according to both the Associated Press and the Coaches, as the final polls were released today. The Gamecocks finished the 2024 campaign with a 9-4 record overallContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A former multi-state champion at Dutch Fork concluded his collegiate career in MVP fashion. Wide receiver Elijah Spencer helped Minnesota defeat Virginia Tech 24-10 at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C. on Jan. 3. The Charlotte transfer had six receptions for 81 yards and twoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After weeks of dropping hints both during games and online, Donovan Murph finally made his college choice. The All-State wide receiver from state Division II runner-up Irmo will stay local and attend the University of South Carolina. He made the announcement during the Jan. 2 UnderContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Tyler Bass kicked another game-winning field goal Sunday for the Buffalo Bills. The former Dutch Fork standout booted a career-long and franchise record 61-yarder with six seconds left in the 30-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins. It was Bass’ fifth game-winning field goal since he wasContinue Reading
Congratulations to the players from Dutch Fork and Irmo High School who have made the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl! Here are the players who earned the honor: Ryan Love – Offensive Lineman from Irmo High School Maurice Anderson – Running Back from Dutch Fork High School These athletes have demonstratedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A strong performance in last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma has earned more recognition for University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The Irmo High School graduate was University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was named the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. HeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Video interview with S.C. State offensive guards Cam Johnson & Nick Taiste. S.C. State offensive guard Cam Johnson (left) with position mate Nick Taiste of White Knoll High School. As far back as eighth grade, offensive lineman Nick Taiste showed the attributes of a future NCAAContinue Reading