BLYTHEWOOD – The A.C. Flora boys’ basketball team found an answer for Arden Conyers. Westwood did not have an answer for Chris Parker Friday night at The Castle. Conyers had three 3-pointers and 15 points, but the Falcons nearly shut him out under the net and limited him to two foul shots. Parker on the […]
Eagles, Mavericks face off for first time
January 12, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – In their first ever meeting on the basketball court, Richard Winn’s experience proved superior to the new Midlands STEM Institute basketball program as both MSI teams fell to the Eagles. The Eagle girls opened play with a big first quarter. Juniors Brinson baker and Delaney Young 21 of the Eagles 24 points in […]
BHS sweeps Fort Mill in region opener
January 12, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Thus far into the season, the Blythewood boys’ basketball team has perimeter shooting down pat. The inside game could use a little work. The Bengals held off a furious challenge from Fort Mill in its Region 3-5A opener with steady 3-point shooting and crisp ball-handling in a critical clock-draining final stretch, coming off […]
Blythewood girls give Westwood a scare; Bengal boys blow past Redhawks
January 5, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood girls basketball found itself in an odd midseason situation Tuesday night—behind at halftime, to crosstown rival Blythewood. Playing at home, the Bengals matched the Redhawks shot for shot in the first half, and strode into the locker room with a 22-21 lead at intermission. The Bengals’ lead didn’t last long, as […]
Mavericks take to the court
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – With their first senior class graduating in 2022 and a more established high school at Midlands STEM Institute, the Mavericks have expanded their athletic program. MSI launched a volleyball program in the fall of 2022, and now they’ve moved on to basketball. With wins over Carolina Christian Academy (69-51) and Riverwalk Academy (52-51 […]
RW splits games with Laurens
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn boys opened 2023 play with 43-40 win over Laurens Academy. Lawson Wade and Drew Spires led scorers with 14 points. Wade also grabbed 12 rebounds. Junior Miller Stuck had five blocks, four steals and four points in the win. The Eagle girls did not fare as well in the region […]
Griffins play in December tourney
January 5, 2023 By
FORT MILL – Fairfield Central boys took to Fort Mill last week for Catawba Ridge’s Copperhead Classic basketball tournament. The Griffins faced the tournament hosts in a Thursday game. Catawba Ridge bested Fairfield 82-39. On Friday, Fairfield matched up with Philip Simmons of Charleston. Despite a tough battle, Fairfield dropped the game 69-44 to the […]
Todd Mattox to play for Lake Erie Crushers
December 29, 2022 By
AVON, OH – Former Francis Marion University third baseman Todd Mattox has signed a contract with the Lake Erie Crushers of the independent professional Frontier League. The 16-team Frontier League features teams in seven states and Canada, and has a schedule that runs from mid-May through early September. Mattox, a product of Blythewood High School, hails from […]
Waden racks up AVCA honors
December 29, 2022 By
STARKVILLE, MS – Mississippi State’s volleyball right side Gabby Waden continues to receive recognition by earning a spot on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division l All-Region Team on Dec. 6. Two weeks prior, Waden was named honorable mention All-America by the AVCA. The All-Region Team selection marks Waden’s first career All-America honor as […]
Richard Winn stacks up December wins
December 29, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Before breaking for Christmas, both Richard Winn basketball teams added a few marks to their win columns. After dropping a region game to Cambridge on Dec. 9, the Eagle girls clenched their second region win of the season in Seneca against Oconee Christian Academy. The Eagles took an early lead over Oconee, thanks […]
