COLUMBIA – Westwood had a chance to score some go-ahead runs in the top of the fourth inning at Richland Northeast, but the Redhawks weren’t so fortunate Tuesday night. Three Westwood batters struck out to end the inning, and the Cavaliers added four runs in the sixth to walk away with a 7-2 victory over […]
Richardson receives Governor’s arts award
March 8, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – Dr. Anne S. Richardson is one of five South Carolinians who will the 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts from the South Carolina Arts Commission. Richardson, Drama teacher and former Fine Arts Department Chair at Westwood High School, will be recognized for her outstanding achievement and contribution to Arts in Education […]
Local ballers earn All Star honors
March 8, 2018 By
LEXINGTON – The Bengals’ and Redhawks’ basketball programs are both coming off of stellar seasons, and even though they fell short of their championship goals, both squads will be represented at the North/South All Star game on Mar.17 at Lexington High School. Blythewood’s Jonathan Breeland was chosen to represent the South’s boys’ team. Breeland put […]
Redhawks split games in tourney
March 8, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – The Westwood Redhawks kicked off the Carolina Wings and Ale Invitational with a loss to Dreher but bounced back strong and finished with a 2-2 overall record in the tournament. After the tough loss, Westwood toppled Ben Lippen in a tight 8-7 win. Ethan Barton got it done with the bat and on […]
Westwood soccer shuts out Griffins
March 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Both the Westwood girls’ and boys’ soccer program broke into the win column with big wins at the expense of the Fairfield Central Griffins. The Westwood ladies ran up a 12-0 victory, while the boys were not far behind with a 9-0 win.
WHS racks up region awards
March 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Russell Jones Jr. and Unique Drake have earned the titles of Region 3-4A Players of the Year for their work in leading Westwood’s basketball teams to the most successful seasons in school history. Jones tallied 16.6 points, four assists, three rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. Drake racked up 21.5 points, 4.6 assists, […]
Lady Redhawks take down Griffins
March 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood softball team put some distance on last season in the 2018 season opener Monday night. The Redhawks, coming off a winless run in Region III-4A opened the season with a 7-2 victory over the Griffins at the Westwood softball field. “My focus this year is to be competitive,” first-year head coach […]
Wrestlers shine at Individuals
March 8, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – The Blythewood Bengals finished at the 22-spot out of the 36 teams in the 5A State Wrestling Individuals, and Westwood also returned home with a 22nd, but Blythewood’s Brandon Tucker and Westwood’s Brice Harkness stood out. Tucker, after a win over Gaffney’s Dashun Tate, pulled down a third place finish in the 285-pound […]
Redhawk LAX struggles vs Chapin
March 1, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Chapin defenders prevent the Redhawk attempt at entry pass. Westwood had no answer for the Eagles, and Chapin cruised to a 17-2 win in their game on Tuesday.
Lady Redhawks fall in semifinals
March 1, 2018 By
GREENVILLE – The Westwood Lady Redhawks needed just one more win to advance to their first 4A State Title game in program history, but in their way stood a powerhouse North Augusta Yellow Jackets team. The Yellow Jackets, back-to-back defending State Champions, played a nearly perfect defensive game and ended the dreams of a Redhawk […]
