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Lexington County soccer stars recognized with All-State nod

With the high school soccer season officially over, the state’s coaches’ association recently released its selections for each classification’s All-State team. Lexington County players received a lot of praise, with 27 boys and girls players earning a spot.  more

Lookback on some of the biggest storylines from the 2024-25 Lexington County sports season

With the 2024-25 high school sports season in the books, it’s a good time to look back on some of the biggest storylines from this past year. Below are three of the most notable trends from this past season.  more

USC Board of Trustees approves phase two of the Williams-Brice Stadium plan

The next steps in renovating Williams-Brice Stadium have been approved.  more

White Knoll hires Shaunzinski Gortman to lead girls basketball program

Shaunzinski Gortman, a former professional women’s basketball player and Gamecock Hall of Famer, has been hired as the next girls basketball coach at White Knoll High School.  more

Brookland-Cayce football penalized for eligibility violations, team avoids postseason ban and coach suspension

Brookland-Cayce’s football team is facing sanctions after the South Carolina High School League accused the school of practicing with an ineligible player.  more

Lake Murray Wins “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is thrilled to announce that Lake Murray has been named the No. 1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025! more

Blowfish make a splash in first full week of play

The first full week of the 2025 Blowfish Baseball season has come and gone, so let’s check in and see how the team is doing in the early part of the year.  more

Long-time Irmo basketball coach Tim Whipple to be inducted into NHSACA Hall of Fame

Former Irmo basketball coach Tim Whipple continues to add accolades, despite retiring from his position courtside one year ago.  more

Pair of pitchers win Athlete of the Week as high school season ends

The 2024-25 high school sports season is over following the conclusion of the baseball and softball championships last week.  more

Blowfish begin 2025 season, marking 20 years of baseball in the Midlands

The 20th anniversary season of Blowfish Baseball has begun as the team looks to make it back to the Coastal Plains playoffs and championship series for the third year in a row.  more

Batesburg-Leesville ends 76-year baseball title drought with win over Phillip Simmons

Batesburg-Leesville is back on top for the first time in a long time.  more

Staying on top: Gray Collegiate softball wins 2nd consecutive title in 1st 4A season

The Gray Collegiate softball team won its second consecutive title after beating York in the SCHSL 4A championship series. It was the first season of 4A play for Gray, and the team finished the year above all others.  more

History made: Eagles soar to 1st state championship after explosive win over Seneca

For the first time ever, Airport’s baseball team is a state champion.  more

Lexington’s back-to-back dreams end in heartbreak following extra-inning nail-biter versus James Island

The Wildcats’ quest for consecutive state titles came to a close Saturday after losing their second game of the championship series to James Island in an extra-inning thriller. The loss marked a devastating end for Lexington and its many seniors, who elevated the program to another level.  more

Fresh faces fuel future for Lexington County basketball teams

A new era is tipping off for many Lexington County basketball teams as new coaches are set to take over some of the area’s marquee programs.  more

Baseball, softball stars’ performances put teams in state title series, win Athlete of the Week

The high school sports year is almost over, with just baseball and softball left to wrap up. Just one week of play remains after the upper and lower state championships concluded.  more

Lexington County baseball, softball stars selected for South Carolina North-South All-Star game

Spring sports end this week for teams around Lexington County as the baseball and softball season concludes with the state championships.  more

Gray Collegiate looks to defend title with 4A championship berth; Lexington, Pelion fall in semis

There is just one Lexington County softball team left in the running after the conclusion of last week’s upper and lower state championships.  more

3 Lexington County baseball teams set to compete for state championship

It’s the final week of the high school sports season as the state baseball championships are set to take place this week.  more

Overtime thriller ends in defeat for Chapin girls soccer team in 5A Division II final

All year long, the Chapin girls soccer team’s motto was “unfinished.” Fueled by last year’s championship loss to Clover, the Eagles spent all season chasing one goal: getting back to the title game.  more

WNBA season begins with nine former Gamecocks making opening day rosters

The 2025 WNBA season is underway, and the league will be full of Gamecocks for another year.  more

Gray Collegiate track stars win gold, named Athlete of the Week

Championship season is here in Lexington County, with various spring sports state title games taking place in the next few weeks.   more

Chapin’s girls advance to state title match, 4 other local teams fall in semis

The high school soccer season has reached its end with the state championship games set for this weekend.  more

Lexington County athletes medal at SCHSL track and field championships

The track season has ended for athletes in Lexington County following the conclusion of the South Carolina high School League track and field championships.  more

3 Lexington County baseball teams still alive in chase for a state championship

The baseball playoffs continue this week following the conclusion of district play last week.  more
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