BLYTHEWOOD – More than 600 dogs participated in two competitions: a FastCAT 100-yard dash and a timed lure-coursing event Jan. 2–4 at Mickle Farm, located on Mickle Road in Blythewood. The farm was previously known as Three Fox Farm. The weekend event was sponsored by Time to Fly Performance Dog Sports and the Greater Columbia […]
Mavs down RWA in holiday tourney
January 8, 2026 By
WINNSBORO — In a cross-town battle that came down to the final possessions, the Midlands STEM Mavericks secured a historic 58–52 win over Richard Winn on Monday, Dec. 29, in the opening round of the Richard Winn Holiday Basketball Tournament. The win marked the first time in program history that the Mavericks have defeated the […]
Bengal girls take down Westwood, SV; boys fall
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Bengal girls’ basketball team (9-4) got off to a 2-0 Region 5-5A start with a 72-39 victory over Westwood Friday afternoon and an 86-46 win at Spring Valley Monday. The boys (6-9, 0-2) fell 67-52 to the Redhawks Friday and 76-71 to the Vikings Monday. Blythewood played host to Lugoff-Elgin Wednesday, but […]
Shannon selected for Blitz
January 8, 2026 By
ROCK HILL — Fairfield Central standout TyQuarius Shannon took to the statewide stage this past weekend, representing the Griffins in the SC High School Blitz Junior Showcase bowl game. The game, which features many of the top rising juniors in the state, was held Sunday at South Pointe High School. Shannon, a junior who contributes […]
Westwood boys rally for sensational win over Ridge View
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Ridge View stormed into The Castle Monday night with an eye on going up early on the Westwood basketball team and keeping them behind. The Redhawks had another outcome in mind, and overcame two double-digit deficits to pull off a 64-61 victory over the defending 5A Division I champion Blazers before a packed […]
WHS to move to Class 4A in reclassification
January 8, 2026 By
COLUMBIA – The SCHSL (South Carolina High School League) has released its realignment classifications that will be in effect for 2026-2028 high schools in the state. The realignment is made every two years in an effort to level competition between high schools in the state. Westwood High School is moving down from Class 5A to […]
Griffins rally in holiday tourney
January 8, 2026 By
WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Central boys’ basketball team proved their resilience over the winter break, bouncing back from a narrow opening-round loss to secure back-to-back wins and finish with a 2-1 record in holiday tournament action. The Griffins opened the tournament on Dec. 27 with a defensive battle against Burke High School. In a game […]
After best season in program history, Westwood baseball hands reins to Pickett
December 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood baseball team closed out its 2025 season showing much improvement over the last several years. New head coach Tyrin Pickett looks to keep the Redhawks in the right direction. Pickett succeeds Nate Caldwell, who led Westwood baseball for the last three years. After posting two 7-win seasons, Caldwell’s Redhawks went 11-13 […]
Fairfield Central moves to 1A in SCHSL reclassification
December 30, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has released its new-look classifications that will be in effect for 2026–2028 for South Carolina high schools. The realignment is made every two years in an effort to level competition between high schools in the state. Fairfield Central High School is one of seven 2A schools […]
Blythewood boys, girls sweep Chapin
December 18, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood boys basketball team never fell behind Chapin in a 56-52 victory Tuesday night, but a fourth-quarter defensive slide nearly gave the Eagles an opportunity to steal a win. Donovan Mickle led the Bengals with 13 points and Elijah Major scored 11, but the late-game slide that caused turnovers and defensive lapses […]
