BLYTHEWOOD – The Lady Bengals opened up the Class 4A state volleyball playoffs Tuesday, taking down Woodmont in three straight sets, 25-16, 25-8 and 25-20. Bijonae Jones led the Lady Bengals with 15 kills, 11 aces and 19 digs. Di’Ahrah Hall trenched out 17 digs on 12 service receptions, while Azhia Carter had 12 kills […]
‘Hawks Hold Off Dogs, Jockey for Playoff Position
October 29, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Friday night, the Westwood Redhawks hosted the Bulldogs of Camden High School. Last season’s victory over the Bulldogs was the sole Westwood win last season, a detail not forgotten by the much improved Bulldog football team. At halftime, it looked like the Bulldogs might just pull out a victory to avenge last season’s […]
Richard Winn Pummels Pee Dee
October 28, 2013 By
WINNSBORO – It was a battle of the birds in the chilly skies Friday night as the Richard Winn Academy Eagles plucked every last feather off the Pee Dee Golden Eagles, dominating in a 53-26 win. One of the highlights of the evening was a touchdown late in the fourth quarter by RWA eighth-grader Peyton […]
Israel’s 6 TDs Lead Bengals in Exorcism of Demons
October 28, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The chilly October darkness could not cool down the scorching Bengals Friday night, who accumulating 437 yards of total offense en route to a 52-14 blowout win over the Demons of Lugoff-Elgin in a critical Region IV matchup. With 52 points, the Bengals posted their highest-scoring game of the season. Blythewood’s David Israel […]
Griffins Survive Pre-Halloween Scare, Claim Region III Crown
October 26, 2013 By
PELION – Fairfield Central’s back was against the wall, and their Region III title hopes were rapidly dwindling. The Pelion Panthers had mashed the Griffins all night long, hammering away at the Fairfield defense with their ball-control wing-T ground attack. Clinging to a 16-13 lead with less than three minutes left in the third quarter, […]
Cable TV Program Features Local Stories
October 24, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD/RIDGEWAY – Their stories are not the stuff of legend. Their tales are not tall. But their real, true-life accounts of their own personal struggles and triumphs reach a zenith of inspiration that stir the human spirit. These stories come from your friends and neighbors, right here in your own back yard; and Monday night, […]
Lady Falcons Sweep Away Westwood
October 23, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD — The Lady Falcons of A.C. Flora High School travelled to Westwood to take on the Lady Redhawks in a region tennis matchup Tuesday. The Falcons, according to Westwood coach Ramona Gonzalez, are “by far the best team in the region. They’re very good.” Flora lived up to their reputation by winning every set, […]
Lady Redhawks Clip Falcons
October 23, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD — The visiting Falcons of A.C. Flora High School took on the Redhawks in this best-of-five set region match Tuesday. The teams were closely matched but Westwood had enough of an edge to defeat the Lady Falcons in straight sets. Westwood head coach Amanda Kruysman needed the win. Before the game she said, “We […]
Defense Carries Bengals Over RNE
October 21, 2013 By
COLUMBIA – Known for their dynamic offense, it was the defense that boosted the Blythewood Bengals to a 27-12 win over the Richland Northeast Cavaliers on Friday night. The game was sloppy for both teams, featured 14 combined penalties for 99 yards and saw the Bengals and Cav’s together go four-for-22 on third down conversions. […]
Redhawks Flail Flora
October 21, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Redhawks didn’t forget the 52-6 beating they took last year at the hands of the A.C. Flora Falcons and they were out to prove that the 2013 Redhawks were not the same as last season’s team. They did just that Friday night as they outscored the hapless Falcons 34-17. It really […]
