BLYTHEWOOD – Fresh off of his team’s 37-24 victory over Lugoff-Elgin Friday night, Blythewood defensive end Sterling Sanders found out that he made the South Carolina roster for the 2024 Shrine Bowl. Sanders, a 6-5, 295-pound senior and Georgia Southern Commit, has 30 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and 15 quarterback pressures on […]
Griffins notch 5th win
October 3, 2024 By
LANCASTER – With school and scheduling changes as Hurricane Helene hit the southeast, Friday’s game at Andrew Jackson High School was postponed to Saturday – but the scheduling changes did not derail the Griffins’ momentum. They extended their win streak to five games with a 36-7 defeat of the Volunteers. Following a scoreless first quarter, […]
Griffins pull off Homecoming comeback
September 26, 2024 By
WINNSBORO- Fairfield Central defeated rival Newberry 49-42 after a high-scoring comeback in their homecoming thriller at E.K. McLendon Stadium on Friday. “I don’t remember the last time we’ve been down 21 points in the first half and been able to come back and win a game like that,” said Griffin head coach Demetrius Davis. After […]
Griffins knock down Lewisville
September 19, 2024 By
LEWISVILLE – Fairfield Central football handed Lewisville High School their first loss of the season as they picked up win number three last Thursday in a 33-8 win over the Lions. Originally slated for Friday, the game was moved up because of anticipated inclement weather. Fairfield scored first with a rushing touchdown from 10 yards. […]
Griffins shut out CA Johnson
September 12, 2024 By
WINNSBORO- After a decisive, 52-0 win over CA Johnson on Friday, Fairfield Central (2-1) will hit the road on Sept. 13 to face 1A power Lewisville in an early season clash in Richburg on Sept. 13. Following a tough battle against strong 5A opponent Ridge View and blowout victories over the Hornets and Union County, […]
Griffins sting Yellowjackets in blowout win
September 5, 2024 By
UNION – After a week 0 loss to 5A Ridge View, Fairfield Central etched a permanent tally in the win column. The Griffins downed Union County in a dominant 52-6 performance for their first road game of the season. Union received the opening kickoff, but fumbled early for a Griffin recovery on the Union 34-yard […]
Griffins fall in opener against 5A powerhouse
August 29, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central fell 42-18 in an exciting opening night battle against strong 5A opponent Ridge View on Friday. The Griffins (0-1) came out of the gate fast on an exciting two-play sequence from senior running back TyDarion Greer during the first drive of the season. Taking the kickoff from the 20-yard line, the […]
Griffins ink collegiate plans
May 2, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Three Fairfield Central High School senior athletes made their plans for college official on Wednesday when they signed their National Letters of Intent. Jonathan Warren signed his commitment to play baseball at Morris College in North Carolina. Warren, a catcher and occasional pitcher for the Griffins, has tallied 21 hits in 46 at […]
Griffins, Eagles ink collegiate plans
February 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Five Fairfield County senior athletes, four from Fairfield CEntral and one from Richard Winn, officially signed their collegiate commitments during National Signing Day on Wednesday: Blake Gambrell, Kristian Golden, Sharmelle Holmes, Jalen Swilley and Drew Spires (RWA). Blake Gambrell will play baseball at Columbia International University. Gambrell plays shortstop, catcher and pitcher for […]
I-20 Classic All-Stars
December 14, 2023 By
Seniors Jalen Swilley, left, KJ Golden and Marvin Robertson, pictured with Fairfield Central head football coach Demetrius Davis (second from left), participated in the Palmetto I-20 Classic All-Star game on Dec. 8. Golden, second from right, was awarded Offensive MVP and Robertson, right, took the Defensive MVP title.
