COLUMBIA – After a strong showing at the 4A state qualifiers, the Westwood Redhawks carried their momentum over and dominated the South Carolina High School League State Championships. The Redhawk boys clinched a State Runner-Up title for the second season in a row. The Lady Redhawks finished third overall, their best team finish in school […]
Braswell headed to Syracuse
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Bengals basketball standout Robert Braswell made the announcement Sunday that come this fall he will be taking his talents to college basketball powerhouse Syracuse University. Braswell selected to play for Syracuse Hall-of-Famer and national title winning coach Jim Boeheim over Oklahoma State and Massachusetts. Braswell averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals […]
Greiner makes major league debut
KANSAS CITY – Grayson Greiner, former Blythewood Bengal standout who went on to be a third round draft pick by the Detroit Tigers organization, received his call up to the majors last week and made his major league debut on Sunday. Greiner, who was called up as a replacement for injured perennial all-star Miguel Cabrera, […]
Four BHS seniors commit to colleges
BLYTHEWOOD – With graduation less than a month away, Blythewood High School recognized four members of the Class of 2018 as they announced their plans to continue their careers on the collegiate level. Devin Campbell (track), Aidan Shay (soccer), Logan Shay (soccer) and Zahria Thomas (volleyball) have each committed to athletics at their respective colleges […]
Wando ends Bengal soccer playoff runs
MT. PLEASANT – Last week, both Blythewood soccer programs were bounced from the 5A state playoffs in the second round. The Lady Bengals pummeled South Florence 7-0 in the first round, but the Wando Warriors had too much firepower. The Warriors went up 2-0 in the first half, and added another couple of goals in […]
Track & field stars qualify for State
The Westwood Boys dominated this weekend’s Class 4A State Track Qualifiers, and took home their second consecutive Region 3-4A Title. Montre Miller, Trini Feggett, Dermonti Romey and Torran Goings won the 4X100 relay championship. Miller was also the 100M champion, Feggett was the 200M and long jump champion and Goings was also part of the […]
Environmental Studies hosts Hands-On Science Students
BLYTHEWOOD – The BHS Environmental Studies classes hosted 25 K-7th grade students from the Unlimited School for Hands-On Science April 26. The students participated in a tour through the acreage surrounding BHS, identifying different plants and trees. Malottis Davis, a 2007 BHS graduate and current teacher at UHS, wanted to share her high school experience […]
Blythewood lacrosse teams earn post-season awards
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Bengals boys’ lacrosse team was guided by a roster full of talented seniors to the second round of the 5A state playoffs, and now those seniors are receiving their honors for their hard work. Justin Williams not only earned first-team All-State and Lower State honors, but was also named the Lower […]
BHS baseball ends season
SUMTER – Four days after suffering an embarrassing 11-0, 6-inning loss to Blythewood High School in its District VI tournament opener in the 5A state playoffs on Tuesday at Riley Park, Sumter High School’s varsity baseball team turned the tables on the Bengals Saturday as three Gamecock pitchers combined to hurl a 2-hitter in a […]
River Bluff ends Bengal playoff run
IRMO – Emily Babbitt’s first-inning line-drive down the leftfield line escaped the reach of River Bluff left fielder Kendal Shealy Monday afternoon. The hit to open the action in the 5A District VI Tournament game was strong and far enough for Babbitt to circle around the bases. Her inside-the-park home run gave Blythewood a 1-0 […]