By Thomas Grant Jr. A Northeast graduate became a part of college basketball history Sunday afternoon. Center Ashley Watkins of Cardinal Newman helped the University of South Carolina complete an undefeated championship season. The top-ranked Gamecocks defeated Iowa 87-75 to win the NCAA Tournament for the third time in sevenContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The holiday hoops season officially begins Dec. 19 at Brookland-Cayce High School. The annual Cayce Roundball Classic takes place Dec. 19-22. This year’s field includes 16 teams, including defending Class 2A champion Gray Collegiate and last year’s American Bracket champion Lancaster. The opening day will featureContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. High school basketball season is back. This weekend will see the first of three preseason tournaments taking place in Lexington County. It starts with the inaugural Preview Jamboree Saturday at the new Gray Collegiate Academy gymnasium. Ten games, including two girls varsity contests, will take place.Continue Reading