By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s a new era of athletic leadership at Gilbert High School. For eight years, the school had thrived with Chad Leaphart as both athletics director and head football coach. With his departure last December to replace David Bennett as Lexington School District One’s District Athletics Director,Continue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Only one Lexington County school remained in the running for a state wrestling title.Gilbert reached the Class 3A Lower State final Wednesday to face Dreher after defeating Darlington and Waccamaw at home Feb. 3 and Aynor 49-30 on the road Monday. Ironically, Dreher is the siteContinue Reading

Peyton Harris and Dalton Head Secure Victory with Impressive Performance The 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops unfolded at Lake Murray on January 26-27, 2024, and the University of Montevallo’s dynamic duo, Peyton Harris and Dalton Head, emerged victorious, showcasing their exceptional angling skills. PhotoContinue Reading

Special to the Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco, SC on Jan. 20. Despite freezing temperatures all day and tough fishing conditions, 15 teams participated in the event bringing 22 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 169.72Continue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Tyler Bass has experienced his share of highs and lows in four seasons with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The former Dutch Fork placekicker and sixth-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern has been celebrated in his pro career for game-winning field goals and playing a roleContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The air of excitement of winning a championship remains as fresh now for the Lexington County Blowfish as it did five months ago. At Wednesday’s first team luncheon for 2024 at the VIP Stadium room, the organization was still reveling in the Coastal Plain League titleContinue Reading