Blythewood High School’s head boys’ soccer coach Peter Wittig was selected earlier this month as the 2015 State Coach of the Year in the Large School Division by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. “I give credit to the assistance of the coaching staff, the support of the parents and a great group of […]
The Coach is in the House –
July 3, 2015 By
University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley made a surprise visit last week to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s 10th annual Kids Day Camp at Fairfield Magnet School and took time out during her visit with (clockwise, from right) John Thompson, Daniel Seibles, Rylan Dove, Jack Flood, J.T. Blair and Anja Demirtas.
Little Darlings –
July 2, 2015 By
After getting their first win of the tournament against Chester Saturday, the 2015 Blythewood Darling All Star 8U team suffered a tough loss to Lancaster. They bounced back Sunday and eliminated the Dentsville team. The girls put up a great fight on Monday, dealing Chester three shutout innings, but ultimately lost 8-2 to be eliminated. […]
Pass or Fail –
June 26, 2015 By
Rising Fairfield Central junior Jerrell Suber-Oneal takes a pass during last Saturday’s 7-on-7 tournament at Irmo and considers two Ridge View defenders closing in. The Griffins were eventually knocked out of play by Irmo, who went on to take the trophy. “We got some good work in,” Griffin head coach Demetrius Davis said. “We’re young, […]
All-Stars Shine –
June 25, 2015 By
The Blythewood girls’ 10U softball all-star team: Josie Smythe, Ashlyn Blackburn, CeCe Trower, Saniya Boney, Savannah Coyne, Hannah Black, Ellie Hair, Lauren Hardy, Macey Conrad, Ainsley Helms, McKenna Brown and Anna Blackburn. After dropping game one Saturday to Lancaster, the girls got their first tourney win ever, eliminating Chester 21-11. Although ultimately eliminated by Dentsville […]
Bengal Barbecue –
June 18, 2015 By
Conducting a mini barbecue fundraiser for the Blythewood High School Bengals football team last weekend at Larry Sharpe’s BP Station on Blythewood Road are Touchdown Booster Club member Vinita Brown and two Bengal players: wide receiver Kameron Riley Jr., left, and linebacker Micah Brown. Making a purchase of three barbecue meals is Bengal supporter Leanne […]
Find Your Fit, Find Your Faith
June 18, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD/WINNSBORO – It begins in the predawn darkness, when first light is but a rumor. The morning’s fist birds are warming up in their arboreal alcoves, the air not yet filled with their flitting chorus. As the sunrise splits the horizon and spills its first rays, painting the landscape in an ethereal glow, the shadows […]
Major NCEA Coach of the Year
May 21, 2015 By
COLUMBIA – University of South Carolina head coach Boo Major of Blythewood was named Coach of the Year Monday by the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA). It is the second year in a row that Major has been named National Coach of the Year. The Gamecocks won the 2015 National Championship on April 18 in […]
Stars Shine at State Meet
May 20, 2015 By
COLUMBIA – Athletes from Blythewood, Fairfield Central and Westwood high schools poured out the final drops of sweat in track and field’s spring 2015 campaign, vying for medals at the state meet last weekend at Spring Valley High School. Although none of our local athletes took home gold this year, a pair of bronze medals […]
Two and Out –
May 13, 2015 By
RWA shortstop Alyssa Atkerson puts the tag on a St. John’s runner as Laken Tanner backs up in game 1 of the SCISA state tourney. The Lady Eagles were bounced in two games, falling to St. John’s 8-2 Friday and to Holly Hill, 18-6, Saturday.
