COLUMBIA- Westwood (3-3) fell to Ridge View (2-3) in a low-scoring 16-6 road loss during a Saturday afternoon in a game rescheduled due to severe weather threats from Hurricane Helene. Much of the game was a battle at the line of scrimmage between standout running backs from both teams, including sophomore Angelo Rios and junior […]
BHS, WHS run at Mike Moore Classic
September 19, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Saturday’s Mike More Classic at Saluda Shoals Park proved to be one for the record books for Blythewood High School Cross Country runners Jacob Powell and Anna Kelly – literally. Juniors Powell and Kelly both set personal best times, which resulted in two new school records. Powell finished in first place of the […]
Redhawk volleyball leads region at 4-0
September 19, 2024 By
ELGIN – Still the newest kid on the block, Westwood volleyball currently sits atop its region with a 4-0 record. Previously playing in the 4A class, Westwood moved into 5A Region 5 this year, and so far they haven’t missed a beat. Westwood opened region play with a 3-1 win over Blythewood on Sept. 3, […]
Westwood gains momentum in game 4
September 19, 2024 By
WEST COLUMBIA- Westwood (2-2) built major momentum heading into their big rivalry matchup at home against Blythewood after a convincing, 31-7 victory at Airport (0-3) on Friday. Senior kicker Cullen Henderson drilled a 23-yard field goal to give Westwood the 3-0 lead in the first quarter, but Airport would retake the lead via a deep, […]
Redhawks fall to Cavaliers
September 12, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – The Westwood football team did everything it could in limiting Richland Northeast quarterback and N.C. State commit Will Wilson Friday night at Cavaliers Field. Wilson and his receivers just happened to get enough passes strung together for three scoring drives en route to a 25-0 victory over the Redhawks. Westwood (1-2), coming off […]
Redhawk VB downs Blythewood
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – They are familiar cross-town foes, but now they are also region rivals. Blythewood’s trip up Hwy 21 and under I-77 to Westwood on Tuesday wasn’t their first, but it was the first time the two teams have met as region opponents. In the new 2024-2025 SC High School League classification, Westwood moved up […]
Redhawks shut out Lakewood
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team had three first-quarter touchdown plays called back because of penalties against Lakewood Friday night. Eventually, the Redhawks fixed the miscues and put together a solid 35-0 victory over the Gators to collect their first win of the season. Quarterback Carrington Carter connected with Tyrek Jenkins for a 19-yard touchdown […]
Redhawks VB defeats AC Flora
August 29, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – After falling behind 2-0 in their season opener at AC Flora on Tuesday, Westwood volleyball took three sets in a row to defeat the Falcons in a 3-2 final. The Redhawks hosted Chapin last night for their first home match of the season, but scores were not available at press time. They will […]
Flora bests Redhawks in season opener
August 29, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood’s football team looked to open a passing attack in the season opener. A.C. Flora intercepted it, and sent the Redhawks down to a 42-6 defeat at District Two Stadium Friday night. The Falcons defense, coming off a lackluster season of both youth and injuries, picked off four Carrington Carter passes, running back […]
Nicholson named principal of Westwood
May 30, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Tameka Nicholson has been named principal of Westwood High School. She has served the school as assistant principal of curriculum and instruction since 2020. Nicholson is replacing Robert Jackson who is leaving the district at the end of the school year to become the director of personnel in Spartanburg District Five. Nicholson is […]
