BATESBURG – Richard Winn softball opened their season on the road with a region game at Wardlaw Academy. The Eagles got on the board first, scoring two in the first. Mary Margaret Swearingen was hit by a pitch to lead off the game. She advanced to second on a passed ball. Abby Lewis followed with […]
Bengals, Redhawks face off on diamond
March 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood and Westwood baseball opened region play on Tuesday at The Castle. The Bengals picked up win number four on the season, downing the Redhawks 18-3. The Bengals jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the top of the first after an error scored one and Jackson Bottar hit an RBI single. […]
Bengal girls and boys to play for 5A state titles
March 6, 2025 By
Girls break through for first semifinal victory in history FLORENCE – The Blythewood girls’ basketball team faced a difficult third quarter Saturday afternoon—until Sherron Waters launched a near-midcourt three-point shot that fell through the net at the buzzer. The senior point guard’s shot came seconds after Annie Gillam drained a 3 to give the Patriots […]
SCISA All-Stars
March 6, 2025 By
SUMTER – Richard Winn basketball players Mary Margaret Swearingen, left, Haley Autry and Abby Lewis played in the SCISA 1A girls All-Star Game on Saturday. Eagle boys Charlie Bonds, Colin Davis, and Bennett Nicholson, not pictured, played in the boys’ game. Swearingen and Autry, both sophomores, and Lewis, a junior, will return for another season […]
Bengals claim 1st Viking Cup
March 6, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – With three wins and a 3-1 shootout, Blythewood girls’ soccer team claimed the program’s first ever Viking Cup over the weekend. The preseason tournament featured Bengal action against Clover, West Ashley, Wando and Bishop England. Blythewood opened play with a 1-0 win over Clover on Feb. 27 from a Caroline Powell score. Keeper […]
Johnson celebrates 50 years of Clemson Women’s Basketball
March 6, 2025 By
CLEMSON – Fairfield County native Jena (Barnett) Johnson, pictured second from left, joined teammates Louise Greenwood-Dent, left, Karen Jenkins Gray, and Cheryl Nix in Clemson last week to celebrate 50 years of Clemson women’s basketball. Johnson was a member of the 1988 team that made an NCAA tournament appearance – the first Clemson team since […]
High school baseball is back in Fairfield
March 6, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County’s three high school teams have officially gotten back on the mound. Richard Winn (1-1) opened play with a 6-2 loss to Greenwood Christian on Feb. 26. Greenwood Christian jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first, and the Eagles were unable to recover. Charlie Bonds took the […]
Bengals host alumni for pre-season friendly
March 6, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The say Saturdays are for the [LAX] boys, right? Or at least Feb. 22 was at Blythewood High School. With about thirty alumni in attendance, fans watched the friendly alumni vs. varsity game while enjoying Ricky Allen’s barbeque and burgers. The alumni started off strong with a 5-1 lead. The Bengals came back […]
BYBSL holds Opening Ceremonies
March 6, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Youth Baseball and Softball League kicked off their spring season with Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Blythewood Park. Spring teams were introduced and the league recognized the 2024 season All-Star teams. Baseball games (including Wee Ball, Rookie Ball, and Coach Pitch) are played at Blythewood Park. Softball games are held […]
Friendship Park
February 27, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro celebrated improvements to Friendship Park with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Feb. 21 on the newly renovated basketball court. Cutting the ribbon are Town Councilman Demitrius Chatman, left, Winnsboro Mayor John McMeekin, Friendship Park advocate Heyward Banks and House Rep. Annie McDaniel. Other officials present are Sheriff Will Montgomery […]
