BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood welcomed 10 high schools over the Christmas break for their third annual Clash at the Castle Tournament. The Redhawks won four duals over the two-day tournament, but Lugoff-Elgin claimed the crown when all was said and done. The Demons cruised to the championship round, and easily picked apart the Camden Bulldogs, […]
Former Bengal standout is National Champion
December 28, 2017 By
SALEM, VA – Former Blythewood Bengal standout defensive lineman Nate Brunson has earned the honor of being called a National Champion. Brunson committed to the perennial Division III powerhouse University of Mount Union last season, and this year, as a freshman, got to hoist the National Championship trophy after the Raiders downed the defending champs […]
Ridgeway’s ‘Peanut’ Johnson dead at 82
December 28, 2017 By
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The professional baseball trailblazer and Ridgeway native Mamie “Peanut” Johnson has died at the age of 82. Celebrated as the first female pitcher in the Negro Leagues, she signed with the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953 and played three seasons with them. She was one of only three women to play in the […]
Bengals make strong showing in Chick-Fil-A Classic
December 28, 2017 By
COLUMBIA – A pair of double-digit victories in the Carolina Challenge portion of the Chick Fil-A Classic at Richland Northeast could indicate that a team has its bearings straight going into the Christmas break. Zeke Washington was pleased to see Blythewood on the high end of the scoreboard against Richland Northeast Wednesday and United Faith […]
Bengals, Griffins, Redhawks earn All-Midlands Honors
December 28, 2017 By
COLUMBIA – ‘Tis the Holiday Season, and that means it’s time for the annual release of The State’s All-Midlands High School Football Team. Westwood defensive back Dermonti Romney earned first team honors with 52 tackles and three interceptions. Romney was just one of a slew of Westwood, Blythewood and Fairfield players to earn All-Midlands honors. […]
Eagles have tough run in Christmas Tournament
December 28, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Eagles looked to bounce back on day two of their TruVista Christmas Tournament against the Holly Hill Raiders after a tough loss on day one. The Raiders had different plans and handed the Eagles a 51-45 loss, dropping RWA to 0-2 at the end of tournament play. Richard Winn had […]
Lady Eagles top TruVista Tournament
December 28, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Lady Eagles tipped off the first game of the TruVista Christmas Tournament in dominant fashion against South Aiken, and that momentum carried over to day two. Richard Winn’s defense crippled the Holly Hill Raiders early, and they cruised to a 51-30 win, their second 20-plus point win in a row. […]
Griffins struggle in holiday tournament
December 28, 2017 By
ROCK HILL – The Fairfield Griffins boys’ basketball squad headed to Rock Hill High School over the holiday break and were one of eight teams to compete in the 2017 YC Winborn Holiday Classic. The Griffins had a disastrous opening contest and the road did not get much easier for them. Fairfield dropped the consolation […]
Westwood rallies vs White Knoll, falls to Hammond
December 21, 2017 By
RED BANK – In a game full of twists and turns, the Westwood Boys were happy to come off the White Knoll court with a win. In a game full of rebounds, foul shots, and missed opportunities for both teams, the Redhawks rallied in the final five minutes of the game to edge the Timberwolves […]
Lady Eagles explode on boards
December 21, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Lady Eagles began the TruVista Christmas Tournament, hosted by RWA, with a statement win over the South Aiken Baptist Crusaders. RWA’s defense smothered the Crusaders from the beginning buzzer to the final and tallied a brutal 59-20 on day one of the two-day tournament. “When they play their A-game, they’re […]
