By Thomas Grant Jr. The tale of two seasons continues in the town of Irmo. Undefeated Irmo High School gets a bye week to revel in its best start in six years. Across town, Dutch Fork High School looks to snap its worst start in 14 years. The defending ClassContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Barring an updated schedule, Gray Collegiate’s home game Friday against Camden could be its last in the regular season. The War Eagles are scheduled to open Region 3-2A play next week against Eau Claire. However, the Shamrocks and five other region teams (Fairfield Central, Columbia, Newberry,Continue Reading
COVID is once again changing the high school sporting calendar in the Midlands. The anticipated football game between Spring Valley and White Knoll on Friday night has been canceled, according to a Richland School District 2 official. According to officials, the Spring Valley team has witnessed an increase in COVIDContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The town of Irmo’s two high school football teams make their respective home debuts Friday. Fresh off a dominating win over fellow Lexington/Richland School District Five member Chapin, 10th-ranked Irmo High welcomes Lancaster to W.C. Hawkins Stadium. At the same time about 7.2 miles away, defendingContinue Reading
Class 4A1. Greenville (11)2. South Florence (3)3. Northwestern (4) 4. South Pointe (2)5. Hartsville (1)6. James Island7. Westside8. Catawba Ridge9. Greenwood10. (tie) Irmo10. (tie) Ridge ViewOthers receiving votes: West Florence, Indian Land, North Augusta Class 3A1. Dillon (16)2. Daniel (2)3. Clinton (2)4. Camden5. Chester 6. Belton Honea Path 7. Beaufort8. Gilbert 9. Broome 10. ChapmanContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Losing the season-opener in front of a home audience reveling in the improvements to Cecil Woolbright Field is one set of motivations for Chapin High School. Then there’s this week’s annual “Battle of the Bell” matchup with longtime rival Mid-Carolina. One of the Palmetto State’s oldestContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The ongoing renovations to Cecil Woolbright Field Stadium have forced Chapin High School to move its Aun and McKay Kickoff Classic. The preseason scrimmage involving six schools will now take place at Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “buzz” is back at Irmo High School. Under head coach Aaron Brand, the Yellow Jackets have worked diligently to revive the team’s proud football legacy. In Year Three, the team is truly ready to hit the “Gas” on achieving success beyond a region title. “WeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. With preseason camps opening, there’s plenty of excitement for football in the Irmo area. Once again leading the way is Dutch Fork High School. The Silver Foxes regained their place atop Class 5A by regaining the state title it lost 12 months earlier. Despite a heavyContinue Reading