LEXINGTON – The Bengals’ and Redhawks’ basketball programs are both coming off of stellar seasons, and even though they fell short of their championship goals, both squads will be represented at the North/South All Star game on Mar.17 at Lexington High School. Blythewood’s Jonathan Breeland was chosen to represent the South’s boys’ team. Breeland put […]
WHS racks up region awards
March 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Russell Jones Jr. and Unique Drake have earned the titles of Region 3-4A Players of the Year for their work in leading Westwood’s basketball teams to the most successful seasons in school history. Jones tallied 16.6 points, four assists, three rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. Drake racked up 21.5 points, 4.6 assists, […]
Redhawks lose to Aiken in heartbreaker
February 22, 2018 By
AIKEN – The Westwood Redhawks skimmed through the first two rounds of the State 4A Playoffs with a combined five-point margin of victory against North Augusta and Greenville. The Redhawks needed one more win against South Aiken to make their way to the final four. South Aiken’s Melvin McKie and Cincere Scott each had their […]
Bengals, Redhawks earn SCBCA All-State honors
February 15, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The number one-seeded Blythewood Bengals have rolled into the playoffs, and a major part of that charge came from the dynamic duo of Robert Braswell and Tre Jackson. This week, both earned South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State Team recognition. Braswell has averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and 1.5 blocks per contest. Jackson […]
Redhawks claim Region title
February 15, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – The Westwood Redhawks went toe-to-toe with the Ridge View Blazers on Friday. Westwood needed a win to claim their first Region 3-4A title and to earn a number-one seed in the State playoffs. The game remained tight down the stretch, but the Blazers snatched the number-one seed with a 60-50 win. Westwood still […]
Redhawks trample Bruins, Stallions
February 8, 2018 By
ROCK HILL – The Westwood Redhawks received a superb performance from Russell Jones Jr. Friday night on Senior Night. His 17 points powered Westwood to a 77-34 beat down of the Lancaster Bruins. The momentum must have carried over, because on Tuesday night, they added another win to the column, this time at the expense […]
Redhawks seniors honored
February 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Redhawk senior basketball players and cheerleaders were honored at their home game against Lancaster on Friday. From left, Cheerleaders: Jessica Dyarmett, Delilah Jacobs, Mattie Meiklejohn, Ma’Kayla Tompkins, Arianna Wilson; Boys Basketball: Brian Horn, Mr. and Mrs Hawkins (parents of the late Ellis Hawkins), Sam Stroman, Jalen Peachers; Girls’ Basketball: Mya Belton, Ave’ Parker […]
Redhawks sweep York
February 1, 2018 By
YORK – The Westwood girls’ basketball squad has rolled through their opponents, but on Friday they suffered their second loss of the season, their first in Region 3-4A, to Richland Northeast. Then on Tuesday night, the York Cougars suffered the brunt of Westwood’s determination to get back in the win column. The Redhawks pummeled the […]
Redhawks clinch win in final seconds
January 25, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Ridge View’s Malcolm Wilson gave the Westwood basketball team fits under the net Friday night. The junior 6-11 center blocked six shots and disrupted passing inside for three quarters, while the and the rest of the Blazers put the Redhawks in a 9-point deficit early in the fourth quarter. Westwood’s only recourse was […]
Redhawks power past South Pointe Stallions
January 18, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood boys’ basketball squad improved to 12-5 Tuesday night with a tight 41-37 win over the South Pointe Stallions. The Redhawks also improved to 4-0 in Region 4-3A play. Russell Jones carried the offensive load for Westwood and ended with a game high 18 points. Kendall Wormack was next in line for […]
