WINNSBORO – After enjoying a week off during the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs, the number 2 seeded Griffins will host a Region III rematch tonight (Nov. 15), facing the Keenan Raiders at E.K. McLendon Stadium. The Raiders dispatched Powdersville last week in round one, 19-15. “(Keenan) looked pretty good out there,” […]
Second Half Surge Sends ‘Hawks into Round 2
November 11, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Redhawks of Westwood High School met the Wolverines of Woodruff in the first playoff game in Westwood history. The Wolverines came out strong, but could not hold off the tough Redhawks, who landed themselves a 38-10 victory. Early on it looked like Friday night might be the end of the line for […]
Bengals Blast Blazers, ‘Peak’ Going into Postseason
November 8, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After last week’s disappointing 25-7 loss to Irmo, Blythewood head coach Dan Morgan said he wanted his Bengals to go into the postseason on a high note. Friday night, the Bengals delivered for their first-year commander, pounding their rival Ridge View Blazers 49-16. The win gives the Bengals a 3-2 region record (7-4 […]
Eagles Close Out with Win
November 4, 2013 By
WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Eagles finished their season with another one in the W column as they defeated the Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders 47-30 Friday night. Spirits on both sides of the line of scrimmage were wound to a fever pitch and there were several unsportsmanlike penalty calls against both teams. The yardage marked […]
‘Hawks Blank L-R, Host First-Round Playoff Battle
November 4, 2013 By
COLUMBIA – In a game postponed for 24 hours after Friday’s torrential downpour, the Westwood High School Redhawks wrapped up region play Saturday with a 21-0 shutout of the Lower Richland Diamond Hornets. The win gives head coach Rodney Summers’ program the second-place spot in 3A Region IV with a 4-1 region record (just behind […]
Griffins Topple Knights in Region Finale, Set Sights on Postseason
November 4, 2013 By
KERSHAW – The rain may have fallen on Deandre Belton Friday night at North Central, but in the Class 2A playoff brackets, the sun is shining on the senior quarterback and his Griffins as they try to mount a return to the state championship game. Belton, who came into Friday’s game 76-for-124 for 1,325 yards […]
Turnovers Cost Bengals in Loss to Irmo
November 4, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood started fast, but could not sustain the early momentum in a 25-7 loss to Irmo in a key Region 4-4A game Friday at home. The loss cost the Bengals (6-4, 2-2) a chance to clinch a second-place region finish and a home game in the first round of the approaching Class 4A […]
‘Hawks Hold Off Dogs, Jockey for Playoff Position
October 29, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Friday night, the Westwood Redhawks hosted the Bulldogs of Camden High School. Last season’s victory over the Bulldogs was the sole Westwood win last season, a detail not forgotten by the much improved Bulldog football team. At halftime, it looked like the Bulldogs might just pull out a victory to avenge last season’s […]
FCHS Bus Ride to North Central
October 29, 2013 By
Fairfield Central High School is offering a Fan Bus ride to the North Central High School football game Friday, Nov. 1. Departure time is 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Call 803-635-1441 to reserve your seat before Thursday, Oct. 31. FCHS must have at least 30 riders to make the trip.
Richard Winn Pummels Pee Dee
October 28, 2013 By
WINNSBORO – It was a battle of the birds in the chilly skies Friday night as the Richard Winn Academy Eagles plucked every last feather off the Pee Dee Golden Eagles, dominating in a 53-26 win. One of the highlights of the evening was a touchdown late in the fourth quarter by RWA eighth-grader Peyton […]
