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 […]
WHS students receive R2 Education Foundation scholarships
May 30, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – During Tuesday’s graduation ceremony, two Westwood High School students received scholarships from the Richland 2 Education Foundation. Rachel Brown, left, received a $1,500 Michael Lowder Scholarship and Christian Rhoden, pictured right, received 1 of 10 $2,000 Service Solutions scholarships.
Redhawks, Bengals compete at Silver Fox Invitational
December 21, 2023 By
IRMO – Westwood and Blythewood wrestlers hit the mats in Irmo on Dec. 9 at the Dutch Fork Silver Fox Invitational. Blythewood’s team finished in second place out of 15 teams competing.
Redhawks beat Bengals at The Castle
December 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Maybe it was something in the space of the 10 days since the Blythewood and Westwood boys last met. Maybe the Redhawks just really get energized when they play in their home court of The Castle. Whatever the case, Westwood burst out of the locker room in the second half and put a […]
BHS, WHS football teams drop road games
October 19, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood football team fell 24-7 at Region 3-5A rival Clover, while Westwood lost 40-0 at Ridge View Friday night. Quentin Solomon scored the only touchdown for Blythewood (3-5, 1-2 Region), which came off his 57-yard first-quarter run. Landon Stone had two rushing touchdowns for Clover (6-2, 3-0). Ridge View (6-2, 2-1) rolled […]
BHS, WHS run in Coaches Classic
October 19, 2023 By
NEWBERRY – Blythewood and Westwood cross country teams took to Newberry on Saturday for the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic. Despite a muddy course, both schools had solid results. Blythewood’s teams competed in the International Varsity division. The boys finished in 9th place with of 41 teams; the girls’ team finished in 14th place of 37 […]
