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
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
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
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
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
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
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Tyler Campbell of Martin, Georgia, emerged victorious at the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Super Tournament, held on Lake Murray, with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 13 ounces. The tournament, hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board, wasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to Midlands Striper Club On Aug. 17, the Midlands Striper Club held their montlhly tournament on Clark’s Hill / Thurmond Lake with 14 participating teams. A total of 17 striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 157.54 lbs. with a 9.27-poundContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2023-24 rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II ended on a positive note. It appears the former Ridge View state champion and University of South Carolina forward’s 2024-25 season may have started on a negative one following an off-season injury. On Aug. 30,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. All-State guard Cam Scott, a recent graduate and state boys’ basketball champion from Lexington High School, and now a freshman on the University of South Carolina men’s basketball team, returned to his roots this past Saturday for a Back-to-School Weekend event at his alma mater, PleasantContinue Reading