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Post Season Honors

Staff / November 17, 2022

Richard Winn junior Lila Smith was awarded SCISA Class A All-Region and named to the SCISA Class A All-Star team. The Class 1A North team went 5-0 on the day, defeating 2A North, 2A South, 1A South, 3A North and 4A North.

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Bengals are back on top

Staff / November 17, 2022

LEXINGTON – For the fifth year in a row, Blythewood High School’s competitive cheer squad claimed the Region 3-5A title. The team qualified for the State meet during Saturday’s qualifier at Lexington High School. The State Meet will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. The 5A meet begins at 6:30

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Share & Care Donates to Bengals

Staff / November 17, 2022

BLYTHEWOOD – Ray Kinard and R & R Share & Care Relief Ministries recently donated $2,000 to the Blythewood High School Boys Basketball program. Pictured standing in front of the teams are, from left: Xavier Martin, James Keel, Head Coach Zeke Washington, Ray Kinard, Kristen Claiborne, Samson Myers, Denisha Goodwin, and Darryl Watkins. “Thank you

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Griffin Fall athletes receive post-season honors

Staff / November 17, 2022

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Griffins hold off Wildcats for Round 1 win

Staff / November 10, 2022

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central breezed past Ninety Six in the first round of the SCHSL 2A State Playoffs last Friday with a 28-7 final. Fairfield’s offense tallied 412 all-purpose yards on the night, 272 of those through the air. Senior Jai Boyd had 98 yards on 3 receptions, include one for a touchdown. JaShaun Manning

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