Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week, we covered right-arm extension after impact. This week, we’re focusing on the left arm (the back arm) during the backswing. Most golfers have heard the classic advice: “Keep your left arm straight.”However, many interpret this as keeping the arm stiff or locked, which actually restrictsContinue Reading
Photos by Ed Walker By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys basketball team opened the season with a strong showing at the Tipoff at the Dam. The Eagles finished runner-up to Lexington/Richland District Five rival Dutch Fork at the 3-day tournament. They opened play Nov. 24 with a 65-55 winContinue Reading
(Photo by S.C. High School League) By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School remains the queen of competitive cheer in South Carolina. The Lady Eagles captured their state-record 19th title at the S.C. High School League Class 5A Division II finals Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Chapin posted a teamContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Saturday’s annual Clemson–South Carolina showdown in Columbia will serve as a homecoming for two former All-State wide receivers. Clemson redshirt senior Antonio Williams of Dutch Fork and South Carolina freshman Donovan Murph of Irmo will line up on opposite sidelines for the 4 p.m. kickoff atContinue Reading
By Robin All The photo demonstrates a fully extended right arm at about eye level. At this point in the swing, both the arm and the club are aimed toward the intended target. Rather than overthinking swing mechanics—backswing fundamentals, transition techniques, or how to start the downswing—try focusing on simplyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. (Photo courtesy of Chapin High School Athletics) The Chapin boys cross-country team finished second at the Class 5A Division II state final, led by standout performances from Michael Rose, who placed sixth, and Brandon Rogers, who came in 11th. The Lady Eagles also brought home hardware,Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) By Thomas Grant Jr. As Chapin seeks to add to its state record of competitive cheer titles, it enters Saturday’s final at Colonial Life Arena as the clear favorite. The Lady Eagles coasted to victory at the Class 5A Division II qualifier. They seekContinue Reading
Photos by Chapin Sports By Thomas Grant, Jr. Both the Chapin boys and girls cross-country teams earned medals at the Class 5A Division II championship Saturday. The Eagles placed second behind Fort Mill with Michael Rose (sixth place) and Brandon Rogers (ninth place) earning All-State honors. The Lady Eagles finishedContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori is off to a fast start in the NFL. The rookie safety earned league Week 10 Rookie of the Week honors. Emmanwori was recognized for his effort in the winContinue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) A total of seven student-athletes signed letters of intent at Chapin High School. Starting from left – Malachi Merkovsky (North Greenville – lacrosse), Eddie Wright (Hampden-Sydney College – lacrosse), Sydney Stoner (Presbyterian College – soccer), Zeta Covey (Young Harris College – lacrosse), Lila Bowers (Winthrop University – soccer), ReaganContinue Reading
All photos courtesy of Newberry College By Thomas Grant Jr. Newberry football has won the South Athletic Conference regular season title. The Wolves defeated Cardinal Newman 28-21 last Saturday before a sold-out crowd at Setzler Field to secure a bid to the 2025 NCAA Division 2 playoffs. Brookland-Cayce graduate CharpiaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Time Management By Robin All How early should you arrive at the golf course for a 9 a.m. tee time? Depending on your travel distance, plan to arrive around 8 a.m. This allows time to change shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and organize your clubsContinue Reading
Spring Hill High School served as the host site for the Carolinas Weightlifting Championships on October 18–19, welcoming some of the region’s strongest student-athletes. The two-day event featured weightlifters from clubs across both North and South Carolina, including competitors with national and international experience. Athletes ranged from elementary-aged lifters toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Ten Midlands high school football teams are featured in this week’s S.C. Prep Football Media Poll as the regular season enters its final week. Both Swansea and North Central reentered their respective classifications after key wins. Swansea climbed back into the Class 3A rankings at No.Continue Reading