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
By Thomas Grant Jr. This year marks an anniversary season for Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24. It was in 2015 when it completed a historic campaign in South Carolina American Legion baseball history. Chapin/Newberry posted a 32-1 record enroute to winning the American Legion World Series. Post 193/24 was the first SouthContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – After more than six decades of honoring athletic excellence, the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame (SCAHOF) now has a permanent home. The Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum have announced a landmark partnership that will celebrate the Palmetto State’s greatest athletes and itsContinue Reading
By Robin All How many buckets of balls do you hit each week at the driving range? If you’re like many golfers, you probably spend most of that time swinging away with your favorite club—likely your driver. But what if you could get more out of your practice sessions withoutContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Year 20 of the Lexington County Blowfish has the team off to a winning streak. They sported a 2-1 record through Monday, both wins coming at home against the Macon Bacon. Friday’s home opener also served as the 2025 debut for Lexington County. The Blowfish cameContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. — In a spirited showdown of school pride, Chapin High School’s seniors claimed a narrow victory over the juniors in the school’s annual Powderpuff Game. The friendly competition drew a crowd of students, faculty, and family members cheering from the stands. After a hard-fought match, Senior Abby HalesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 20th season of Lexington County Blowfish baseball begins Thursday in Florence. After back-to-back appearances in the Coastal Plain League Petit Cup, winning it all in 2023, Lexington looks to regain the title. The quest starts at its closest geographic rival the Florence Flamingos. The sameContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. For the second straight year, Chapin girls’ soccer head coach Chad Bridges and his team watched another team Saturday celebrate a championship at Memorial Stadium. This time, it was Eastside that won the “Battle of the Lady Eagles” matchup. The 3-2 win in double overtime ofContinue Reading