IRMO – The Blythewood girls basketball team won its first state championship in March with a 62-56 victory over Summerville in the 5A Division 1 final. The 2024-2025 run of 28-2 was a testament to the players’ and coaches’ hard work. This season, the work continues as the Bengals look to continue the momentum into […]
Bengals open seasons with wins
December 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After strong 24-25 runs, Blythewood Wrestling is back on the mats to take on the new season. Entering the season with a #5 pre-season ranking, the Bengal girls immediately proved they belong in the elite tier during their Dec. 3 season opener. In a tri-match, Blythewood dominated #17 Clover 54-18 and took down […]
Westwood boys best Lancaster; girls shut down Griffins
December 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – With its most recent victory, a 57-43 win over defending 4A state champion Lancaster Saturday, the Westwood boys basketball team is off to a 6-0 start. Senior Jayden Crews and Junior Cylen McLeod led the way with 15 points apiece. Senior Daytron Cockfield had 10 points and 10 rebounds against the Bruins. McLeod […]
Eagles and Mavericks face off to open basketball season
December 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As December arrived, so did high school basketball season. Midlands STEM Charter School’s basketball teams traveled across town to Richard Winn Academy on Dec. 1 to open the regular season. The Eagle girls, who saw preseason action against Lewisville before the Thanksgiving holiday, took down the Mavericks 75-2. The boys’ game was more […]
Price makes impact on Ben Lippen volleyball
December 11, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County resident Georgia Kate Price has made a name for herself as a setter in Ben Lippen School’s volleyball program. Following the team’s SCISA 4A playoff run into the Final Four, Price received All-Region and SCISA All-Star nods, and she was named to The State newspaper’s All-Area Volleyball Second Team. Price, […]
March takes to ring for second pro fight
December 4, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Emanuel “The Madness” March’s Thanksgiving feast was a little light last week. “I’m eating,” he said before the holiday. “I’ll try to get a little bit of everything but I’m going to watch my portions. I don’t want to gain any weight. It’s easy to put on but hard to get off.” […]
Griffins fall short of 2A Upper State Championship
December 4, 2025 By
JOHNSTON – The 2A upper state football championship came down to the final play at The Peach Fields of Strom Thurmond Friday night. Down 15-7, Fairfield Central executed a quick drive in the final 1:16 and scored on Derek Cammon’s one-yard run. The Griffins needed a 2-point conversion to send the game into overtime, but […]
Griffins make statement, set sights on Upper State
November 25, 2025 By
CLINTON – Fairfield Central avenged last season’s Upper State Championship loss at Clinton with a dominating 42-7 win Friday night at Wilder Stadium. Red Devil Football Head Coach Corey Fountain said last week that the Griffins, after their second win this season over Andrew Jackson, would come into Wilder Stadium “with a chip on their […]
Get active with Fairfield Rec
November 20, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – From youth sports to fitness classes, Fairfield County Parks and Recreations is inviting residents of all ages to get active and involved. Youth Activities Only one day remains to register for Youth Basketball ($20) through the recreation department. Leagues are offered for boys and girl from ages 4-12. Ages 4-6 are co-ed, […]
Muller Road dethrones Longleaf
November 20, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – In a gritty, defensive battle, Muller Road Middle School’s football team dethroned a champion on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Mustangs played four quarters of stifling defense; then one spectacular play helped them claim the Richland Two Middle School Football Championship. Muller Road was locked in a defensive stalemate with Richland Two champion Longleaf […]
