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
A season that started in the G League ended with Memphis Grizzlies forward G.G. Jackson receiving recognition from the NBA. The former Ridge View state champion and former University of South Carolina forward was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second team on May 20. The youngest player in the NBA,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. After 848 career victories, six state boys basketball titles and having sent numerous players into the college and coaching ranks over 43 years, Irmo’s Tim Whipple has called it a career. Last week, the Palmetto State’s second-winningest boys basketball coach announced his retirement. He leaves behindContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The accolades have not appeared as often and prominent as it has for high-profile rookies like San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama. When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, the first year for shooting forward G.G. Jackson was just as impactful and positive to the franchise. TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Westwood High graduate Unique Drake stood out among her peers at the Women’s College All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio. The St. John’s guard earned Most Valuable Player honors in leading Team Lieberman to a 95-88 comeback victory over Team Miller. She scored 27 points on 12-21Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A Northeast graduate became a part of college basketball history Sunday afternoon. Center Ashley Watkins of Cardinal Newman helped the University of South Carolina complete an undefeated championship season. The top-ranked Gamecocks defeated Iowa 87-75 to win the NCAA Tournament for the third time in sevenContinue Reading