BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School announced last week that it will tap Travis Poole to be the new head of its baseball program. “Welcome to Bengal Nation, Coach Poole!” a statement said on Blythewood’s athletic twitter account. “Blythewood High School would like to welcome Coach Poole to Bengal Nation after 20+ years of coaching in […]
Griffins take 7-on-7 tournament, win $4K
June 15, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Over the weekend, Blythewood High School alum Justin Bethel hosted his Beating All Odds Youth Football Camp on Friday, followed by a 7-on-7 tournament on Saturday with a number of local high school football teams. Fairfield Central went on to play and defeat Gray Collegiate Academy in the tournament’s championship game to claim […]
Beating All Odds in Blythewood
June 15, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Miami Dolphins cornerback Justin Bethel returned to Blythewood to host his Beating All Odds youth football camp last weekend. The camp, held last Friday for ages 8-14, was free for the first 100 campers that registered. Bethel also hosted a 7-on-7 high school tournament on Saturday for 16 area high schools. The weekend […]
Griffins Ink Collegiate Plans
June 15, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central held one final signing ceremony of the school year, a unique one in which academics, athletics and arts were all highlighted. Pictured with Athletic Director Terrell Roach and Fairfield Central Principal Tracie Swilley are signees Tyree Timbers, left, and Curtis (CJ) Sampson. Timbers signed his commitment to continue his band and […]
Coaches Pitch All Stars
June 8, 2023 By
GASTON – Blythewood Youth Baseball League’s Coaches Pitch All Stars played in a tough division tournament earlier this week. They defeated Lexington American 15-5 in their tournament opener, then fell to Pineview on Monday. They dropped a tight 1-run game to Lexington National All Stars on Tuesday, ending their tournament run just short of the […]
12 Bengals ink collegiate commitments
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School recently recognized 12 members of the Class of 2023 who have committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The group included athletes from six different athletic teams on campus. Benjamin Blackwell, son of David and Carolina Blackwell, announced his commitment to continue his baseball career at Coker […]
10 Redhawks ink collegiate commitments
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood High School recently recognized 10 members of the Class of 2023 who are committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The group included athletes from seven different athletic teams on campus. Two members of Westwood’s 4A state championship girls track team signed collegiate commitments. Brianna Rodriguez made her plans […]
Blythewood ends season as 5A State Runner Up
May 25, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Game two of the 5A state championship baseball series featured an explosion of offense in the first two innings Wednesday night. By game’s end, River Bluff’s base running, combined with Andrew Vaughan’s relief pitching won the day and the series for the Gators. Two runs on a passed ball and a Blythewood error […]
Griffins take 6 titles at 2A state meet
May 25, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central track and field members claimed six first place finishes at the South Carolina High School League’s 2A State track meet last Friday at Spring Valley High School. Griffin runner Sharmelle Holmes took home a neck full of medals, claiming four of the school’s six titles. Holmes took first place in the […]
Westwood girls claim school’s first state title, share championship with Ridge View
May 25, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – The Westwood and Ridge View girls track and field teams are friendly rivals battling within Region 5-4A during the regular season. On Friday they took their competition to a state level, and it paid off for both teams—70 points apiece, good for a shared state championship. The Westwood girls, which finished runner-up last […]
