BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood defense kept their early season dominance rolling on Friday against Lower Richland. The Redhawks gave up 14 to Lugoff, seven last week to Blythewood and this week they shut down the Diamond Hornets in their 40-12 win. They have outscored opponents 111-35 in only three games. Ahmon Green and his five […]
Redhawks tame Bengals
August 30, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Friday night the Redhawks’ football team made the three-mile cross-town trip to Bengal Stadium to face Blythewood High. When the dust settled, the Redhawks came home with their second win by a score of 18-7 and their second straight win over their cross-town rivals. While the Blythewood head coach declined to speak with […]
Announcement approaches for Cam Smith
August 2, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood fans will not have to wait long to hear from their star defensive back, Cam Smith will be playing his college ball. Last week, the four-star prospect trimmed his final list to South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, and now he has made his decision, but the masses will have to wait to […]
WACH Fox to feature local games
July 19, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – For the second straight year, the clash between Blythewood and Fairfield Central football programs will be televised on WACH Fox. The Bengals edged the Griffins out 9-6 in last year’s broadcast, but this season the Griffins sport home-field advantage. Westwood also has a date with WACH Fox when they travel to Ridge View […]
Big names court Redhawk Cam Smith
June 14, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The University of South Carolina is now among the bevy of teams extending offers to Westwood defensive back Cam Smith (2). Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Florida State and Tennessee are among the 24 other schools to make offers to the three-star prospect. Smith, now a senior, is the fourth ranked prospect in the […]
Smith signs contract with Texans
May 3, 2018 By
HOUSTON – Former Westwood and Limestone College big-play receiver Vyncint Smith signed a free agent deal Saturday with the Houston Texans. Smith, who was born in Germany, played varsity for the Blythewood Bengals during his sophomore season and then played two seasons with the Redhawks. Smith earned an All-Region honor during his senior campaign […]
Big changes in WHS Athletics
March 22, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – This week, the Redhawks suffered coaching losses on the gridiron and on the basketball court. First, Redhawks defensive coordinator James Reynold departed to take over as head football coach for the Ben Lippen Falcons, then head basketball coach Jeff Dibattisto stepped down to accept a position as Athletic Director at Dreher. Reynolds had […]
Three Redhawks sign on National Signing Day
February 15, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Three Westwood High School athletic programs were in the spotlight as three senior Redhawks announced their collegiate plans during the National Signing Day ceremony at Westwood. Montre Miller, son of Marion and Sonya Miller, signed to play football at Kent State University, NCAA Division I – FBS. The senior wide receiver is a […]
Former Bengal standout is National Champion
December 28, 2017 By
SALEM, VA – Former Blythewood Bengal standout defensive lineman Nate Brunson has earned the honor of being called a National Champion. Brunson committed to the perennial Division III powerhouse University of Mount Union last season, and this year, as a freshman, got to hoist the National Championship trophy after the Raiders downed the defending champs […]
Bengals, Griffins, Redhawks earn All-Midlands Honors
December 28, 2017 By
COLUMBIA – ‘Tis the Holiday Season, and that means it’s time for the annual release of The State’s All-Midlands High School Football Team. Westwood defensive back Dermonti Romney earned first team honors with 52 tackles and three interceptions. Romney was just one of a slew of Westwood, Blythewood and Fairfield players to earn All-Midlands honors. […]
