By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo boys basketball team are riding a 3-game winning streak. It started with a 64-41 win over Aiken on Dec. 9. Sophomore Christian Brown scored 12 points and senior forward Matthew Hopkins posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Two nights later, theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Garden City will be the unofficial home for residents of the Home of the Okra Strut. For the first time ever, both Dutch Fork and Irmo are playing for state championships in football. The two rivals will compete in separate Class 5A divisions this weekendContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to the state championships in Class 5A will go through the town of Irmo. Dutch Fork and Irmo high schools will play host to state semifinals Friday night. The undefeated and defending Class 5A champion Silver Foxes will face Spartanburg in the Division IContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The She Got Next event at Lexington County high schools served as opening weekend for Irmo girls basketball. The preseason ranked Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Richland Northeast 45-34 last Friday at Lexington High School. Abby Livingston scored 16 points, Laliah Singletary finished with 11 and JaylaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo emerged from a two-week absence to resume their respective quests for Class 5A titles. In both cases, they posted lopsided wins in their second-round games at home. The Silver Foxes defeated Boiling Springs 42-14 in the Class 5A Division I playoffs. MauriceContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The town of Irmo has three teams ranked in the inaugural S.C. Basketball Coaches Association preseason poll. Both Dutch Fork teams made the Class 5A Division I rankings. The Silver Foxes ranked sixth, while the Lady Silver Foxes were ninth. Region player of the year MichaelaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a bye week following a season-ending epic clash, Dutch Fork and Irmo will open the playoffs at home in their respective Class 5A divisions. Winners of 17 straight games, undefeated Dutch Fork (9-0) starts its quest for an eighth state title in nine years FridayContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. “These are the two best teams in the state.” Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts would hardly get a rebuttal from anyone inside Irmo. Those who packed Dutch Fork stadium and watched the two neighbors battle for the Region 4-5A title were witnesses to the qualityContinue Reading
The wrestling season started for Irmo High and Irmo Middle School wrestlers November 2 as they competed in the opening tournament of the year for the South Carolina Youth Wrestling Association (SCYWA) at Ben Lippen School in Columbia. Wrestlers from both schools showcased their talent and determination. Aiden Filter winsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Battle of Irmo is set. When defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork plays host to archrival and fellow unbeaten Irmo Friday night, more than just town and Lexington/Lexington School District Five bragging rights will be at stake. There’s the Region 4-5A title and a guaranteedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A ‘bye’ week came right on time for Irmo quarterback A.J. Brand to recharge his energies for a final playoff run “It was definitely a great week off,” he said. “We got to put in some work outside when others weren’t watching. Quick and fast, soContinue Reading