Gilbert Homecoming
2024-11-06
Gilbert tight end Connor Gooding and Trinity West were named Homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Gilbert Track and FieldContinue Reading
Golf Tip for Seniors: Maximize Your Backswing with a Smooth Turn
2024-11-04
To improve your backswing and add distance to your shots, try this technique from golf expert Robin All: As you turn back, focus on pointing your front knee slightly behind the ball. Allow your front foot to roll inward, and gently lift the heel so it rests on the insideContinue Reading
Team Knot Right dominates October MSC tournament
2024-10-29
Special to Lake Murray News Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Oct. 19. Seventeen teams participated in the MSC October tournament. Thirty striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 199.05 pounds with a 6.64-pound average. Fifteen teams were ableContinue Reading
Blowfish join with Diamond Prospects to hold Fall Star Games
2024-10-24
By Thomas Grant Jr. The home of the Lexington County Blowfish remains an active place even in the off-season. At Thursday’s Annual World Series Networking Hour & Community Luncheon in the Stadium Club, the team announced plans to partner with Diamond Prospects for a two-day event involving top local high schoolContinue Reading
The Bash returns to Ridge View for 12th year
2024-10-23
By Thomas Grant Jr. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School. “We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” saidContinue Reading
Irmo grad named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week
2024-10-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. A strong performance in last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma has earned more recognition for University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The Irmo High School graduate was University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was named the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. HeContinue Reading
Golf tips for seniors by Robin All
2024-10-22
Here are some key golf tips for seniors from Robin All that can help improve your game: Focus on shifting your weight from your back foot to your front foot during the swing. This transfer is crucial for generating power and maintaining balance. At the completion of your swing, aimContinue Reading
Columbia Students Donovan Fontana and David Issa Join BJU Men’s Soccer Team
2024-10-22
Donovan Fontana and David Issa, both hailing from Columbia, have been named to the Bob Jones University (BJU) Bruins men’s soccer team roster for the 2024-25 academic year. Fontana is a freshman majoring in Business Administration, while Issa is also a freshman, pursuing a degree in Sport Management. Head CoachContinue Reading
Strong Turnout for Midlands Striper Club Ladies Tournament on Lake Murray
2024-09-30
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2024 Midlands Striper Club Ladies Tournament, held on September 14 at Lake Murray, saw another impressive turnout. A total of 21 Lady Anglers participated, reeling in 20 striped bass weighing a combined 67.22 pounds, with an average fish weight of 3.36 pounds. Half of theContinue Reading
Michael Menhart named new Blowfish head coach
2024-09-30
By Thomas Grant Jr. There will be a new but familiar face as Lexington County Blowfish head coach next summer. The club announced on Sept. 25 the promotion of Michael Menhart to the position. He spent the past season as an assistant coach. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunityContinue Reading