(Photos by Edward Walker) By Thomas Grant Jr. New head coach Terrance Jones has hit the ground running with the Chapin girls’ basketball team. The combination of strong commitment from returning and new players since the summer has created a winning atmosphere around the program. “We had a consistent 30-35Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both the Chapin girls and boys basketball teams had strong showings in holiday tournaments. The Eagles finished second at the Hoop for Hope Holiday Tournament at Batesburg-Leesville High School. A few days later, the Lady Eagles made a strong first impression in their first Beachball ClassicContinue 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
By Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will have to wait until 2026 for forward Ashlyn Watkin’s return. Last week, the Cardinal Newman graduate announced her plans to miss the upcoming season. She’s continuing her recovery from an ACL injury suffered on Jan. 5 againstContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. CHARLOTTE, NC – For the first time as an NBA player, Memphis Grizzlies’ forward G.G. Jackson II was back in the Carolinas. The former Ridge View and University of South Carolina forward saw action Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. With family in attendance,Continue Reading
After winning the program’s first playoff game in 12 years, the Chapin girls looked to continue its success at North Myrtle Beach. The Lady Eagles trailed 20-18 at halftime only to take a five-point lead in the third quarter. The Lady Chiefs responded with 14-5 run to take a 36-31Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin girls’ basketball team is headed to the Class 5A Division II playoffs. The Lady Eagles solidified their position with two straight wins heading into Thursday’s regular-season finale at White Knoll. Last Friday was a memorable Senior Night for forward Reagan Haggard. She posted a double-doubleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The last time GG Jackson II played on Martin Luther King day, he had a memorable performance before a national cable television audience. The NBA on TNT once again served as the setting this year to watch the former Ridge View and University of South CarolinaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Northeast News The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will not have the services of junior forward Ashlyn Watkins for the rest of the season. School officials confirmed the Cardinal Newman graduate suffered a torn ACL during the Jan. 5 win overContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin basketball teams stayed active during the holiday break by participating in tournaments. The Lady Eagles reached the final of the Bennie Bennett Holiday Classic at Newberry High School. They opened play with a 63-21 win over the host school. Led by Reagan Haggard’s 17Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The boys’ basketball team had its five-game winning streak snapped Friday by Blythewood in an 80-38 loss. Bradyn Francis had 11 points and Tyson Ray finished with 10 for the Eagles. For the season, Ray is averaging 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per gameContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Defending national champion South Carolina is expected to get one of its top rebounders back on the court. The Athletics Department said Thursday forward Ashlyn Watkins, who was been suspended from the team since Aug. 31 following assault and kidnapping charges, has returned to team activities.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School. “We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” saidContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2023-24 rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II ended on a positive note. It appears the former Ridge View state champion and University of South Carolina forward’s 2024-25 season may have started on a negative one following an off-season injury. On Aug. 30,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. All-State guard Cam Scott, a recent graduate and state boys’ basketball champion from Lexington High School, and now a freshman on the University of South Carolina men’s basketball team, returned to his roots this past Saturday for a Back-to-School Weekend event at his alma mater, PleasantContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo recently honored Sheila Foster for her outstanding accomplishments in the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program, presenting her with a proclamation from the town. Foster, who played at USC from 1978 to 1982, rewrote South Carolina’s women’s basketball record book, establishing herself as one ofContinue Reading