Griffins fall to Seneca in first round of playoffs

SENECA – The Fairfield Central Griffins fell behind early in Tuesday’s Class AAA playoff game and could not come back in a 10-0 loss to Seneca High School. Chazi Jones singled to lead off the game. Jones stole second and advanced to third on a passed ball, but was stranded as the next three Griffin […]

Griffins win two over Camden Military

WINNSBORO – The Griffins fell behind early against Camden last Thursday and couldn’t come back. The Griffins could not contain the high-octane Bulldog bats, taking a non-conference 12-2 loss. Camden scored two in the first inning, but tacked on six more in the second inning. The Griffins to stifle the Bulldogs in the third and […]

Griffins Compete at Keenan

COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central traveled to Keenan for the Raider Twilight Invitational last Friday. The Griffin boys placed twelfth overall. The Lady Griffins finished ninth. Malik Coleman, Andre Merritt, Sammie Robinson and Ryusie Takahashi finished third in the Distance Medley Relay with a time of 11:30:45.  Ray Davis placed seventh in shot put. Krishayla Boyd […]

Warriors edge Griffins

INDIAN LAND – Last Wednesday’s rematch of Fairfield Central-Indian Land turned quickly into a pitchers dual. Despite out-hitting Indian Land 5-4, the Griffins couldn’t get across the plate, and the Warriors were able to edge Fairfield 3-0. Jacob McManus took the loss from the mound for Fairfield in his six-inning stretch. He faced 27 batters, […]

FCHS crowns winners during Evening at Sea pageant

  WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central High School held its ‘Evening at Sea’ pageant last Saturday. Crowned were, from left, Miss Freshman, Trinity Proctor; Miss Sophomore, Abigail Hudson-Smith; Miss Junior and Miss Black and Gold, JaNiyah Coleman; Miss FCHS, Zenia Mobley and Mr. FCHS Darius Free. | Photo: Joe Seibles

Griffins Track and Field competes at River Bluff

LEXINGTON – Fairfield Central Track and Field found a great deal of success this past week at River Bluff. The Griffins competed alongside River Bluff, Airport and Gilbert. Ray Davis earned the top in the shot put, and the discus throw. D’Andre Milton finished second in the discus. Andre Merrit finished eighth in the 100m […]

Griffins notch 100th win for Dean

WINNSBORO – Long-time Fairfield Central Griffins head baseball coach, Scotty Dean notched his 100th career win last week with a win over region rival Chester last Tuesday. Coincidentally, Dean also notched his first career win as the Griffins’ head coach against the Cyclones. The Griffins added number 101 to Dean’s record in spectacular fashion last […]

Community supports Jenni Sharpe Memorial

WINNSBORO – Community members from all over Fairfield County turned out to support the third annual Jenni Sharpe Memorial 5K on March 23. The event, which funds scholarships for Fairfield County seniors, was initiated after Winnsboro native Jenni Caldwell Sharpe passed away from cancer in 2016. Jenni, a graduate of Richard Winn Academy, and her […]

Griffins lead in Midlands steals

COLUMBIA – Griffins base running has been a crucial component in their wins this season, and after the Chester game Friday, several Griffins lead the Midlands in steals. Chazzi Jones is cemented at the top of the list with 14, and a couple of teammates are behind. Montavaious Thompson and CJ Simmons are tied for […]

Griffins sweep Chester

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Griffins hosted the Chester Cyclones on Friday night in a Region 4-3A contest that went down to the wire, and ended in walk-off fashion. CJ Simmons had a pivotal sac-fly in the bottom of the seventh that allowed to Taylor Truesdale to score final run in the Griffins’ 11-10 victory. Montavious […]

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