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Chapin High prepares to move football opener to Irmo amid stadium construction delays

Chapin High School’s football team is preparing to play its first game of the season at Irmo rather than at home, with renovations to the school’s stadium taking longer than expected. more

Lexington County Blowfish blow out Owls twice to advance to Petitt Cup Championship

For the first time since 2012 and the first time since the team moved to Lexington County, the Blowfish are going to play for a Petitt Cup Championship. more

Lexington County Blowfish win second half West division crown, clinch playoff berth

With the Asheboro Zookeepers 4-2 loss to the Forest City Owls Monday night, the Lexington County Blowfish clinched the second half west division title and have punched their ticket to the Petitt Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2015. more

Lexington's American Leadership Academy adds to football coaching staff

New American Leadership Academy head football coach Robin Bacon is rounding out his inaugural coaching staff with some new position coaches. more

Photos: Airport High School hosts first Annual Mom’s Clinic

Aiport High School hosted their first ever mom's clinic July 18. more

Photos: Wild game caps off eventful All-Star Show in Lexington County

The Coastal Plain League All-Star Show concluded in Lexington July 19 after an entertaining, extra innings All-Star game where the East division defeated the West 8-6 in ten innings.  more

Gilbert mourns longtime middle, high school coach: ‘He was always about helping’

Rick Snelling, a longtime Gilbert coach who led teams in basketball, softball and football, died July 12, according to a Facebook post from his wife, Crystal.  more

4 Lexington County schools named among Top 10 athletics programs in their division

Four local high schools were recognized for their various athletic achievements this season with a place in the Top 10 rankings for the Carlisle Cup.  more

In SC high school sports, debate persists about public charters and competitive balance

Many residents aren’t happy with the perceived competitive imbalance at the 2A level, where public charter schools often face off with traditional public schools. more

Measure to ensure competitive balance in high school athletics removed from state budget

A proviso that would allow the South Carolina High School Sports League to realign schools based on competitive balance was voted to be removed from the state budget.  more

10-day contracts provide window of opportunity for four local Blowfish players

Four Blowfish players started the season with 10-day contracts for a chance to earn a spot on the team while some of the other college players are still in their postseasons. more

River Bluff crowned 5A state champion after 9-7 win over Blythewood

A game three wasn't necessary after River Bluff's 9-7 win over Blythewood won them the 5A state championship Wednesday night. more

Two Lexington County baseball teams avoid elimination, one’s season ends

It was a night of elimination games in Lexington County with one game involving two county teams Monday, May 16. Two teams avoided elimination and moved on to the finals of their bracket while one saw it's season come to a heartbreaking end. more

Gray Collegiate falls in 2A state championship to Oceanside

Oceanside Collegiate Academy won the 2A State Championship in high school boys soccer. more

Baseball Playoffs: Brookland-Cayce uses fifth inning explosion to down Dreher

Dreher at Brookland-Cayce was a high school playoff pressure cooker until the lid blew off in the 3A Lower State playoff contest. more

Gray Collegiate boys soccer team heads to state championship game

One year after losing a heartbreaker in the state championship game, the Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles (21-6-1) earned their shot at redemption with a dominant 6-0 win over Greer Middle College to send them back to the 2A state championship game. more

Lexington County Blowfish unveil farmer-themed jerseys, USC and Clemson signings

With the season being three weeks away, the Lexington County Blowfish unveiled new farmer inspired jerseys in conjunction with their partnership with the Lexington County Farm Bureau as well as announced their first few player signings as they fill out the roster. more

Lexington County softball teams begin playoffs

High school softball teams in Lexington County have concluded the regular season and starting on Wednesday, May 3, begin their postseason runs.  more

Chapin lacrosse seasons end in third round playoff games

Chapin High School’s girls and boys lacrosse teams came within one game of playing for a state championship. more

Airport girls soccer coach celebrated for 300 career wins

Before thrashing Irmo 6-0 in an April 21 home match, Airport’s girls soccer team and their fans paid tribute to their coach and his latest career milestone, though he didn’t seem all that interested in being celebrated. more

Bassmaster Elite Series stops at Lake Murray with local angler competing

The lake known as “The Jewel of South Carolina” is primed for the Bassmaster Elite Fishing Series, with anglers coming from all over the nation competing to collect the most bass fish.  more

Local angler wins MLF Pro Tour event, first of two big April competitions on Lake Murray

The home water advantage seems to have helped with one professional angler at last week’s MLF Bass Pro Tour stop. more

Lexington County Blowfish to play as ‘Hooties’ in June

The Lexington County Blowfish aren’t always the Blowfish. more

Future of world champion Pelion archery team uncertain as coach departs

The small town of Pelion is home to a team that has won multiple state championships and is looking to win national and world championships for a second-straight year. more

Soda City FC continues to grow local opportunities in soccer

For general manager Andrew Richardson, the semi-professional team, which plays and practices at the Saluda Shoals Soccer Complex, is perfectly entwined with the community it grew from in Columbia. more
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