BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood girls basketball found itself in an odd midseason situation Tuesday night—behind at halftime, to crosstown rival Blythewood. Playing at home, the Bengals matched the Redhawks shot for shot in the first half, and strode into the locker room with a 22-21 lead at intermission. The Bengals’ lead didn’t last long, as […]
Mavericks take to the court
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – With their first senior class graduating in 2022 and a more established high school at Midlands STEM Institute, the Mavericks have expanded their athletic program. MSI launched a volleyball program in the fall of 2022, and now they’ve moved on to basketball. With wins over Carolina Christian Academy (69-51) and Riverwalk Academy (52-51 […]
RW splits games with Laurens
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn boys opened 2023 play with 43-40 win over Laurens Academy. Lawson Wade and Drew Spires led scorers with 14 points. Wade also grabbed 12 rebounds. Junior Miller Stuck had five blocks, four steals and four points in the win. The Eagle girls did not fare as well in the region […]
Griffins play in December tourney
January 5, 2023 By
FORT MILL – Fairfield Central boys took to Fort Mill last week for Catawba Ridge’s Copperhead Classic basketball tournament. The Griffins faced the tournament hosts in a Thursday game. Catawba Ridge bested Fairfield 82-39. On Friday, Fairfield matched up with Philip Simmons of Charleston. Despite a tough battle, Fairfield dropped the game 69-44 to the […]
Todd Mattox to play for Lake Erie Crushers
December 29, 2022 By
AVON, OH – Former Francis Marion University third baseman Todd Mattox has signed a contract with the Lake Erie Crushers of the independent professional Frontier League. The 16-team Frontier League features teams in seven states and Canada, and has a schedule that runs from mid-May through early September. Mattox, a product of Blythewood High School, hails from […]
Waden racks up AVCA honors
December 29, 2022 By
STARKVILLE, MS – Mississippi State’s volleyball right side Gabby Waden continues to receive recognition by earning a spot on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division l All-Region Team on Dec. 6. Two weeks prior, Waden was named honorable mention All-America by the AVCA. The All-Region Team selection marks Waden’s first career All-America honor as […]
Richard Winn stacks up December wins
December 29, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Before breaking for Christmas, both Richard Winn basketball teams added a few marks to their win columns. After dropping a region game to Cambridge on Dec. 9, the Eagle girls clenched their second region win of the season in Seneca against Oconee Christian Academy. The Eagles took an early lead over Oconee, thanks […]
Redhawks face tough opponents in holiday tournaments
December 29, 2022 By
MYRTLE BEACH – Westwood girls opened the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach against 7A powerhouse Miami Senior High School out of Florida on Dec. 19. Westwood had their only lead in the opening quarter. Miami took the lead and held the Redhawks to only four points in the first quarter for a 15-4 lead. […]
Bengals play in holiday tournaments
December 29, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Tis the season for holiday tournaments. And Blythewood’s girls basketball team headed to Rock Hill for the Rock Hill Classic last week. The girls dropped a tight game to open the tournament. They fell to Chambers High School 54-50. Freshmen India Williams and Hayley Hightower led the Bengals with 13 points each. Chase […]
Washington nabs career win #500
December 22, 2022 By
MARIETTA, GA – The celebration was a last minute plan, but the moment was years in the making. As Blythewood High School head basketball coach Zeke Washington entered the team’s makeshift locker room at the Lemon Street Classic tournament on Tuesday, a sneak attack with water bottles ensued. Washington had just secured his 500th career […]
