Going Long: Hinson at Home on Tour

BLYTHEWOOD – Some students graduated with honors last month, some graduated with scholarship offers. When William Hinson graduated from Blythewood High School, he did so with a long drive golf tournament championship under his belt, bringing home some hardware and an $8,000 check from Greenville, Tenn. It was his second tournament title since turning pro […]

Greiner Gets His Shot in Pro’s

DETROIT – Grayson Greiner comes from a family of South Carolina athletes in basketball and football, but he always dreamed of playing Major League Baseball. He never quite dreamed back then that he’d be taking his shot as a catcher, but he’s about to get it. Greiner, the Tigers’ third-round pick in last week’s MLB […]

Blythewood at the Ball Park

Everyone in Blythewood is invited to attend the Columbia Blowfish/Highpoint-Thomasville HiToms baseball game at Capital City Stadium, Saturday, June 21 at 7:05 p.m. Free admission, $3 per car for parking. Gates open at 6 p.m. for pre-game activities – a Kids Catch at 6:10 p.m. (bring mitt and ball). Pick up your ticket voucher before […]

Greiner Goes in Third Round

BLYTHEWOOD – University of S.C. catcher and Blythewood High School alum Grayson Greiner was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the third round of the MLB draft last week. Greiner, the 99th overall pick in the 2014 draft, has reportedly agreed to terms with the Tigers and at press time, was on his way to […]

The Dotted Line –

Gerald Vaughn Jr. (left) signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Erskine College. Gerald is the son of Yolanda and Gerald Vaughn. Kelvin Rosemond has committed to run track for Spartanburg Methodist. Standing behind him are his parents, Shanek and Larki Robinson and Kelvin’s sister, Kennedy, 5.

Four for Four –

Four Blythewood High School seniors have announced plans to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level upon their graduation on Saturday. Darius Wilson, Javon Smith, Remi Jeffries and Michaela Wickham each signed their letter of intent during a scholarship signing with the school. Wilson, son of Michael and Yolanda Marshall, has committed to run […]

Hall of Famer –

Blythewood resident Jake Harper has attended Camden Military Academy (CMA) for the past two years and recently became a member of their Sports Hall of Fame. Harper is the second soccer player to have his jersey number retired in the 18 years that coach Tom Hewett has been at the helm for CMA. In addition […]

All-Stars –

RWA’s Austin Knox works from the mound during last week’s SCISA North-South All-Star baseball game. Also representing the Eagles was pitcher Patrick Pope. Lady Eagle Bailey Taylor was tapped for the North-South softball game, going 1-for-2 with a home run.

Spring Game Offers Glimpse into Griffins’ Football Future

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Central Griffins football team officially launched the defense of their Upper State title Friday with the annual spring game. Griffins head coach Demetrius Davis and his staff are looking to replace the electrifying skills of DeAndre Belton at quarterback. Belton, who graduates next week, helped lead the Griffins to back-to-back state […]

Play Hard, Study Hard –

Blythewood High School softball player Lori Owens (left) and soccer player Dillon Garcia were recognized last week as the BHS Student-Athletes of the Year at the high school’s annual All-School Awards night.

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