By Thomas Grant Jr. Recently retired boys soccer coaching legend Phil Savitz headlines the Class of 2024 Irmo High School Hall of Fame class. The 10-member class will be recognized at halftime of the football game between Irmo and Myrtle Beach at W.C. Hawkins Stadium. On Saturday, the official ceremonyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Posting a second straight shutout victory and 21st since 2016 would fully please most head coaches. Dutch Fork’s Tom Knotts is not one of them. The 35-0 win over Gray Collegiate Academy drew a blunt mixed reaction from the head coaching legend. “They (the defense) wereContinue Reading
The Irmo High School Chamber Group took center stage during the South Carolina Department of Education’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 12. The talented students opened the event by singing the National Anthem, earning a round of applause from the audience. Among the attendees was Ellen Weaver, the State SuperintendentContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Week 1 of the S.C. High School League football season was a sweep for the Irmo teams. Both defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork and Irmo were victorious in high-profile non-region matchups this past Friday. The Silver Foxes headed to Spartanburg for its season-opener. This wasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The offensive and defensive lines are blending in new talent and teams are putting a higher emphasis on defending All-State wide receiver Donovan Murph. The one constant on the Irmo High School football team for this year remains quarterback A.J. Brand. In the 35-7 season-opening winContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo football closed out the preseason with two scrimmage victories over Lowcountry schools. On Monday, the fifth-ranked Yellow Jackets rolled past Goose Creek 49-14 at home. Senior quarterback AJ Brand threw five touchdowns, two to fellow All-State selection wide receiver Donovan Murph. Four nights later, IrmoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The expectations are high for Irmo High School football. The Yellow Jackets return key starters from last year’s undefeated regular season team that reached the Class 4A Lower State final. Monday night at A.C. Hawkins Stadium, players like Virginia Tech commit and Lower State Offensive PlayerContinue Reading
Several members of the Irmo High School Student Council recently attended the South Carolina Association of Student Councils’ Summer Leadership Camp in North Myrtle Beach. During the four-day event, the students participated in workshops focused on problem-solving, human relations, and leadership development. These sessions aimed to equip the young leadersContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Charlotte, the University of North Carolina, Oregon State and South Carolina all had interest in Irmo’s A.J. Brand. After months of receiving offers, the All-State dual threat quarterback decided to become a Hokie. On his personal Instagram page, he announced Sunday his plans to commit toContinue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts would like to recognize sophomore, Lauren Rice, for representing Irmo at the 2024 SC HOBY Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College from May 25-27. Lauren is the daughter of Jennifer Geter Rice and Travis Rice. While the national program attracts more thanContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School is thrilled to announce Alex Quillen as the new head coach for the varsity boys’ basketball team. Quillen, a proud Irmo alumnus, takes the reins following the retirement of long-time coach Tim Whipple. Quillen’s ties to Irmo run deep. He played a pivotal role inContinue Reading