Still in relative infancy with only a handful of seasons under its belt, Midlands STEM Charter School’s volleyball program is improving. Though their record may not reflect it, the Mavericks are battling their way through the SCHSL’s A Region 3. After a 3-0 loss to Lewisville (6-0) to open the season on Aug. 26, the […]
Bengals cruise past Midland Valley
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood football team had fun on the last muggy football evening in August. Taking on Class 4A power Midland Valley, the Bengals aired it out and made timely defensive stops in a 34-7 victory over the Mustangs. “We wanted to get out here to see what we could do,” head coach James […]
Griffins sting Yellowjackets in blowout win
September 5, 2024 By
UNION – After a week 0 loss to 5A Ridge View, Fairfield Central etched a permanent tally in the win column. The Griffins downed Union County in a dominant 52-6 performance for their first road game of the season. Union received the opening kickoff, but fumbled early for a Griffin recovery on the Union 34-yard […]
Bengals boys VB beats Indian Land for 1st region win
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood boys volleyball hosted Indian Land Tuesday for its first region match of the season (and program history). The Bengals took an early lead to take the first set 25-17. In the second set, Blythewood trailed, but stayed close and was able to pull away for the 25-20 win. Down 2-0, Indian Land […]
Cobblestone hosts SC Women’s Open
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The South Carolina Women’s Open returned to Cobblestone Park Golf Course in Blythewood last Thursday for a four-day event, starting with the Pro-Am on Aug. 29. Teams of four amateurs joined a professional golfer to compete on Thursday. Senior professionals and amateurs played rounds on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31. Open amateurs and […]
Redhawk VB downs Blythewood
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – They are familiar cross-town foes, but now they are also region rivals. Blythewood’s trip up Hwy 21 and under I-77 to Westwood on Tuesday wasn’t their first, but it was the first time the two teams have met as region opponents. In the new 2024-2025 SC High School League classification, Westwood moved up […]
BHS tennis falls to River Bluff
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After decisive win at Brookland-Cayce on Tuesday, Blythewood girls’ tennis tell to a tough River Bluff squad with a 5-1 final. Two of the matches went to tie breakers. They host Spring Valley tonight.
Eagles climb to 2-0 in home opener win
September 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Eagles hosted the Newberry Academy Eagles to open region play on Friday, Aug. 30 at Ruff Field in Winnsboro. Richard Winn won the coin toss and deferred possession until the second half. Newberry turned the ball over on downs after just three plays. The Eagle defense recorded two tackles for […]
Redhawks shut out Lakewood
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team had three first-quarter touchdown plays called back because of penalties against Lakewood Friday night. Eventually, the Redhawks fixed the miscues and put together a solid 35-0 victory over the Gators to collect their first win of the season. Quarterback Carrington Carter connected with Tyrek Jenkins for a 19-yard touchdown […]
Julian Phillips planning for long pro career
August 29, 2024 By
CHICAGO, IL – The last three years of Julian Phillips’ young life and academic and basketball career have been a whirlwind of location changes, team changes, and ultimately a spot on the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. I’m super happy where I’m at now,” said Phillips, who turns 21 Nov. 3. “I love Chicago. There are a […]
