By Thomas Grant Jr. Another region title is within reach for Dutch Fork football. A home win Friday over River Bluff would clinch the 15th region title under head coach Tom Knotts. Based on the numbers, the odds would seemingly favor the Silver Foxes: – 11-0 all-time versus the GatorsContinue Reading
A sign dedication was made on Wednesday, September 30 in front of Irmo High School as members of the 1980 Irmo AAAA State Champs gathered for the honor. Picture are front row: Todd Weatherford, Les Jones, Billy Morgan, Brian Kelly, E Rutherford, Stephan Lybrand, Chris Hix, David Fancher. Second row:Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo looked to snag the “lead driver” role in Region 5-4A last Friday for “Homecoming”. It was a battle of “Yellow Jackets” with the host team looking to hand visiting North Augusta its first region loss. Instead, Irmo found itself on the losing end of theContinue Reading
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. The ‘second season’ for Dutch Fork football during the Tom Knotts era has proven as rewarding as the post-season. Since his arrival in 2010, the Silver Foxes have won 14 of the last 16 region titles. They are 49-2 since 2015 and haveContinue Reading
Photo by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant, Jr. Irmo football returns to previously chartered territory this Friday. When it plays host to North Augusta, the game marks their return to Region 5-4A. This is also the first meeting between the two Yellow Jacket teams since 2015. “New region, new foes,” IrmoContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Town Council honored a milestone in local sports history during its recent meeting, recognizing the 1980 Irmo High School Yellow Jackets football team for winning the state championship. Mayor Bill Danielson presented a proclamation on behalf of the council honoring the players, coaches, managers andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo was riding high with a 3-game winning streak and number-one ranking in the South Carolina Prep Media Class 4A prior to last Friday’s visit to Dorman. Things got off to an inauspicious start against the Class 5A 3 rd ranked Cavaliers. A safety left theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Friday Night Lights has taken on a different meaning this season for Dutch Fork. Through the first month of the season, lightning storms have had a significance presence at high school football games in the Palmetto State. From delays, rescheduling or even outright cancellations, few teamsContinue Reading
Irmo opens home schedule at W.C. Hawkins Stadium Friday. The Yellow Jackets play host to Wilson (2-1). After a season-opening loss to Rock Hill, they have outscored their last two opponents 92-0. In the 55-0 win over Lower Richland, running back Tai Phillips and quarterback Brittain Davis, each had threeContinue Reading
Dutch Fork defensive lineman Jaden Wuerth – Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. After three straight road games to open the season, Dutch Fork gets its unofficial “Homecoming” this Friday. The 4-time defending Class 5A champions face Sumter for their home opener. It’s the Silver Foxes’ first game atContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Irmo Middle School celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special Anniversary Night during its September 9 football game against Newberry Middle School. The evening included a pregame ceremony recognizing several special guests, including School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross Sr., Irmo Middle School Principal MansaContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo High School girls golf team opened its season Aug. 25 with a 221-249 victory over Fox Creek at Oak Hills Golf Club. Freshman Roan Holt led the Lady Yellow Jackets as the low medalist, shooting a 51. Kaya Brunson followed with a 52, while sophomoreContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo each played Week 2 games in the Northeast area last Friday. Lightning cut short both contests by halftime with the Silver Foxes and Yellow Jackets coming away with decisive wins. Dutch Fork defeated Ridge View 35-13 in the inaugural Bojangles Ridge ViewContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Bojangles Ridge View Classic is not just the newest Northeast sporting event. For the host team Blazers, it’s also their regular-season opener. Disagreements over a rescheduling date resulted in the cancellation of last week’s game at South Pointe. It was supposed to be the firstContinue Reading
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. The more things change at Dutch Fork, the more they stay the same. This latest post-championship offseason saw the Silver Foxes hire a new defensive coordinator in former University of South Carolina safety Greg Wright. The new transfer portal for the S.C. HighContinue Reading