Boatwright, Bengals D stymie Fairfield Central

BLYTHEWOOD – Desmond Boatwright blasted through Fairfield Central defenders Monday night. Backup quarterback David Herndon had enough touch on the ball to throw three touchdown passes. Together, they and the rest of the Blythewood football team closed out a 22-6 victory over 3A rival Fairfield Central Monday night. Boatwright had 169 yards on 22 carries […]

Bengal XC competes in Skyhawk Invitational

COLUMBIA – Lady Bengal runners finished seventh of 20 teams at the Skyhawk Invitational on Aug. 21. Eighth grader Anna Kelly pulled an 8th place overall finish, the best of Bengal runners.  Kelly finished with a time of 21:19.42. Other scorers were Mallorie Hogue with a time of 22:23.74, Kendall Shealy with a lifetime best […]

Young Bengal team has much to learn about itself

BLYTHEWOOD – Besides getting his team as much work in film, weight room, and practice field as possible this fall, Blythewood head football coach Jason Seidel’s main contention will be to get a youthful Bengals team fit for its season opener against Fairfield Central Monday night. As the Covid era persists, Seidel told the Blythewood […]

Battle of the Woods Begins

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce held its annual Battle of the Woods coaches’ football season preview at its monthly breakfast meeting Tuesday morning minus Westwood Head Football Coach Matt Quinn and Athletic Director Coach Jason Powell, who were unable to attend.  The program featured Blythewood High School Head Football Coach Jason Sidel, left, […]

BHS students sell art

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School principal Matt Sherman purchased artwork from Blythewood High students Sydnie Bowers, above, and Bailey Knight, below. This honor is presented during the Art Department’s Art Showcase in the spring when the principal chooses one piece of art to purchase and display in the school building. Because the Art Showcase was […]

Bengals end season with 5-4 loss to J.L. Mann

BLYTHEWOOD – After a rough start against J.L. Mann last Wednesday in a 5A playoff elimination game, the Blythewood baseball eventually evened the score and got the go-ahead run to cross the plate in the bottom of the sixth. Alas, moving on to the District 2 upper state tournament’s championship game at Dorman last Friday […]

Exemplary Development

COLUMBIA – Blythewood High School was named 2021 winner of the University of South Carolina’s Professional Development School (UofSC PDS) Exemplary Achievement Award earlier this month.  Blythewood principal Matt Sherman noted that the school’s teacher leadership model is an ongoing innovation at Blythewood that has set the stage for reflective practice across disciplines. Twenty-four schools […]

Bengal seniors commit to colleges

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School recognized eight members of the Class of 2021 Wednesday who have committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The group included four football players, two girls basketball players, and two track and field athletes. The seniors are slated to graduate from Blythewood High School on June 9. […]

Blythewood softball season comes to end with 6-3 loss to Clover

MAULDIN – The Blythewood softball team’s postseason was short and swift. After winning the Region 4-5A championship and earning a top seed in the District 2 upper state tournament, the Bengals fell 10-0 to Mauldin Friday, then fell 6-3 to Clover Monday in the elimination game. “It really hurts when you get a leadoff double […]

Bengals Do Prom

COLUMBIA – Blythewood High School crowned their 2021 King and Queen at Prom on April 24. Pictured are new royalty, Talia Textus and Caleb Dixon.

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