CHARLESTON – Faced with their second 2-hour road trip in as many weeks, the Eagles of Richard Winn Academy overcame an early deficit and hammered the Cathedral Academy Generals 50-26 Friday night. The Generals took their opening possession all the way home for the first points of the night. The Eagle defense, however, thwarted the […]
Eagles Batter Generals
Stallions Spoil Blythewood Opener
ROCK HILL – First year Bengal head coach Dan Morgan’s debut was spoiled Friday night as Blythewood fell 47-24 on the road to the South Pointe Stallions. The Stallions prodded and poked at the weaknesses of the Bengals defense. Suffering from Injuries and cramps throughout out the game, the Bengals defense allowed 536 yards of total offense. […]
Griffins Hold of Late Westwood Rally
BLYTHEWOOD – The Redhawks of Westwood High School had some high expectations coming into their 2013 season opener, hosting the Fairfield Central Griffins, the defending Class 2A upper state champs. But in spite of jumping out to an early 7-0 lead on the Griffins, the Redhawks could not find the combination to crack the Fairfield […]
Griffins Edge Blazers in Jamboree
LUGOFF – The Fairfield Central Griffins got their final tune-up for the 2013 season Friday night against Ridge View in the Lugoff-Elgin Jamboree. While the Griffins got away with a 7-3 win over the Class 4A Blazers, head coach Demetrius Davis said his team still has plenty of work to do before this Friday’s opener […]
Redhawks Emerge from Jamboree with Confidence
LUGOFF – Friday’s Lugoff-Elgin Jamboree proved to be an inspiring start to the new football season for the Redhawks as they defeated the Class 4A Demons of Lugoff-Elgin High 7-6. The extra point by Brandon Howard made the difference in this reasonably even matchup. Despite the close score, Westwood did not play all of its […]
Eagles Fall Short in Opener
ESTILL — The Richard Winn Eagles opened their season with a two-and-a-half hour road trip to Estill to face the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. The game was a slow grind to a 30-26 defeat in humid weather that seemed to sap the strength of both teams before the final buzzer. After both teams saw their […]
Errors Plague Bengals in Jamboree
LUGOFF-ELGIN — Miscues, penalties and some big plays became the storyline for the Blythewood Bengals Friday night as they fell to the Knights of West Florence 17-7 in the Lugoff-Elgin Jamboree. But in spite of the score, Blythewood head coach Dan Morgan saw some encouraging things, especially with his offense, that the Bengals can carry […]
Bengals Tap Defensive Coach for Top Football Position
Blythewood High School announced Monday that Dan Morgan would be taking over as head football coach for the Bengals’ program. Morgan takes over the reins after serving as the defensive coordinator for the past five seasons. “Dan (Morgan) has proved his commitment to the success of our football program. He’s done an outstanding job as […]
Kennedy Takes Top Job at Sumter
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s head football coach, Reggie Kennedy, announced this week that he is leaving the Bengals’ program to take the job as head football coach and athletics director at Sumter High School. Kennedy has spent the last two seasons at Blythewood and led them to a 9-3 record this past season, which included a […]
Eagles Shine in All-Star Game
Three Richard Winn Academy Eagles showed their stuff during the SCISA 8-Man All-Star football game, Dec. 1 in Orangeburg. Eagle quarterback Corey Davis started for the North, rushing for 18 yards and one touchdown. Reid Johnson got the start at tight end for the North, catching two Davis passes for 39 yards, as well as […]