By Thomas Grant Jr. A 3-game winning streak is how the Lexington County Blowfish closed out the first half of the Coastal Plain League schedule. All three high-scoring games came in comeback fashion during the 5-day stretch. The wins allowed Lexington County to finish the first half tied with AsheboroContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to video your swing using your iPhone — face-on, down-the-line, and even overhead if possible. Compare these videos to slow-motion swings from pros you see on TVContinue Reading
CLARKS HILL LAKE – Cayce angler Andy Wicker reeled in a big win this past Saturday, claiming first place in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Savannah River Division tournament with a three-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 12 ounces. His performance earned him a $4,259 paydayContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. In Coastal Plain League season’s past, the second half truly was the “second season”. Teams that did not win the first half titles in their respective divisions had another opportunity at reaching the Petitt Cup playoffs. By winning the second half, those teams would meet theContinue Reading
By Thomas GRant, Jr. Retired soccer coach Phillip Savitz has been inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in high school sports. The induction ceremony was held last week in Chicago, Illinois. Savitz, who retired in 2023, holdsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. From a memory and result standpoint, the past week was like 2015 again for Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24. Just before this past Friday’s 10th anniversary celebration of winning the American Legion World Series title, Chapin/Newberry got back on the winning track. It pulled off three straight 1-runContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After one season in Athens, Ga., Precious Bross is back home. Next season, the former Irmo High School All-State infielder will play in familiar surroundings. On Monday, Bross announced on social media that she was now a member of the University of South Carolina. In choosingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. As Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24 seeks its first win in American Legion League III play, its greatest team will celebrate a special anniversary Friday. The 2015 American Legion World Series champions will be honored during a non-league matchup with the Joanna Hornets. Players and coaches from thatContinue Reading
Special from the University of South Carolina Brookland-Cayce alumnus and University of South Carolina pitching great Kip Bouknight is headed to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. He and former head coach Ray Tanner are among 21 inductees in the Class of 2025, announced Monday by the College Baseball Foundation.Continue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re looking for a consistent short game shot with minimal risk, the Chip and Run is a great go-to for senior golfers. This shot is easy on the body and highly reliable when executed with proper fundamentals. Here’s how to keep it simpleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Baseball continues to serve as a source of pride in Lexington County. This past month saw Airport and Batesburg-Leesville win state titles, and defending Class 5A champion Lexington was Class 5A Division I state runner-up. This weekend, four former members of the Lexington County Blowfish areContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Saturday night is a dream come true for Banks Faulkner. The Lexington baseball assistant coach gets to watch his former players square off at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. When Coastal Carolina and LSU play Game One in the Best-of-Three series, each team willContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member I watched every shot of the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont last Sunday, and let me tell you—it was a whole different beast than the Oakmont I played in the 1960s. At over 7,200 yards, with 5-inch rough, tight fairways, relentlessContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin/Newberry is still seeking their first win in South Carolina American Legion League III play. It returned at action from a 5-day layoff due to rainfall Monday at Brookland-Cayce High School. Post 79 faced a West Columbia team which was playing its first League III contest.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Coastal Plain League baseball season is reaching the midway point of the first half. It’s a three-team race for first place. As of Tuesday, the Lexington County Blowfish (9-6) were 1 ½ games behind Forest City (9-3) and a game behind Asheboro (9-4) in theContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member Commonly referred to as the “wind-up,” the proper golf swing sequence begins with a full hip turn, a shift in weight, and a shoulder turn that allows the extended arms to swing freely. As the wrists hinge, the clubface sets naturally into the correctContinue Reading