WINNSBORO- After a decisive, 52-0 win over CA Johnson on Friday, Fairfield Central (2-1) will hit the road on Sept. 13 to face 1A power Lewisville in an early season clash in Richburg on Sept. 13. Following a tough battle against strong 5A opponent Ridge View and blowout victories over the Hornets and Union County, […]
Griffins sting Yellowjackets in blowout win
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 […]
Griffins fall in opener against 5A powerhouse
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central fell 42-18 in an exciting opening night battle against strong 5A opponent Ridge View on Friday. The Griffins (0-1) came out of the gate fast on an exciting two-play sequence from senior running back TyDarion Greer during the first drive of the season. Taking the kickoff from the 20-yard line, the […]
Griffins ink collegiate plans
WINNSBORO – Three Fairfield Central High School senior athletes made their plans for college official on Wednesday when they signed their National Letters of Intent. Jonathan Warren signed his commitment to play baseball at Morris College in North Carolina. Warren, a catcher and occasional pitcher for the Griffins, has tallied 21 hits in 46 at […]
Griffins, Eagles ink collegiate plans
WINNSBORO – Five Fairfield County senior athletes, four from Fairfield CEntral and one from Richard Winn, officially signed their collegiate commitments during National Signing Day on Wednesday: Blake Gambrell, Kristian Golden, Sharmelle Holmes, Jalen Swilley and Drew Spires (RWA). Blake Gambrell will play baseball at Columbia International University. Gambrell plays shortstop, catcher and pitcher for […]
I-20 Classic All-Stars
Seniors Jalen Swilley, left, KJ Golden and Marvin Robertson, pictured with Fairfield Central head football coach Demetrius Davis (second from left), participated in the Palmetto I-20 Classic All-Star game on Dec. 8. Golden, second from right, was awarded Offensive MVP and Robertson, right, took the Defensive MVP title.
Griffins fall to Silver Bluff
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central’s football 2023 season was full of exciting potential. With a second place region finish and only one region loss (a forfeit to Gray Collegiate), Fairfield looked to charge into the SCHSL Class AA State playoffs. Last season, Fairfield Central opened the playoffs with a win over Newberry, then followed with a […]
Griffins blow out Liberty
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Central football team had a simple mission Friday night in the first round of the 2A playoffs: play a full game. The Griffins, who failed to score in the second half of their 35-7 win at Newberry the week before, never stopped going for the end zone against Liberty, and the […]
FC blows past Newberry
NEWBERRY – The fight for second place in Region 4-2A came down to Fairfield Central quarterback Cameron McMillon and wide receiver Roger Burns Friday night. Newberry was hardly a factor in Fairfield Central’s 35-7 victory at the Bulldogs’ Mike Ware field. The sophomore McMillon passed for 394 yards and three touchdowns. Burns, a senior with […]
FC shuts out Eau Claire for region win
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central had another dominating performance last Friday as shut out Eau Claire en route to a 60-0 win. The blowout win over the Shamrocks was not their first in region action this season. Apart from their forfeit to Gray Collegiate Academy, the Griffins have seemed to be in a tier above their […]