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
By Thomas Grant Jr. For River Bluff High School graduates Cooper Johns, Tyson Trottier and Drew Beard, Saturday’s visit with The Citadel was a “Homecoming”. The Gator trio was back in “The Swamp” Saturday with the Bulldogs’ football team which held their 11th spring practice session. The Citadel went through variousContinue Reading
The sculpture portrays a moment of compassion as the Bills’ quarterback, Josh Allen, consoles teammate, Tyler Bass of Dutch Fork High School after missing a field goal that would have tied the game against Kansas City in the Divisional playoffs. Situated against the backdrop of the Ten Lives Club, theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The coaching journey of former Airport High and University of South Carolina standout Duce Staley to another destination. Staley was named the new running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns. Ironically, he replaces another former Palmetto State College running back Stump Mitchell, who was released fromContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Tyler Bass has experienced his share of highs and lows in four seasons with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The former Dutch Fork placekicker and sixth-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern has been celebrated in his pro career for game-winning field goals and playing a roleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. From practicing on an Irmo field under the watchful eye of grandmother Rebecca Lusk to kicking in state championship games for Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts, Tyler Bass has remained focused on his craft. So after signing a four-year extension last year worth $21 millionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The current Dutch Fork players were not the only ones to have a memorable weekend. A pair of former Silver Foxes made news with their play Sunday afternoon in the NFL. In New York, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt achieved season highs in the 10-7 win overContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Middle School won its 9th PAC Conference Championship in 13 years by defeating Irmo Middle School on October 25. Photo by GoFlashWin.comContinue Reading