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Blythewood rallies late to beat Spring Valley

Find these pictures and many more here! The Blythewood Bengals scored four runs in the top of the sixth to earn a come-from-behind 4-2 win over the Spring Valley Vikings Friday, April 19. “We had to get base runners first,” Blythewood head coach Travis Poole said. “We were able to get a guy on with one out and then move... READ MORE >

Cardinal Newman rolls past Heathwood Hall

Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals got four homeruns and 12 hits whiles allowing no runs or hits to defeat the Heathwood Hall Highlanders 15-0 in three innings Monday, April 22. Austin Laughlin led the way going 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and five RBIs. Jacob Britt went 2-for-3 with two home... READ MORE >

Hammond holds off Heathwood Hall to secure No. 2 in region

Find these pictures and many more here! The visiting Hammond Skyhawks got a goal from Ford Nunn in the 17th minute and hung on for a 1-nil win over the Heathwood Hall Highlanders in SCISA Region I-4A soccer action Tuesday, April 23. “I have to admit we did not execute what we trained, what we put an emphasis on,” Hammond... READ MORE >

Mower relishes his time as a Bearcat

No Brookland-Cayce athlete has spent more time at Fort Knox than John Allen Mower. The two-sport athlete has played soccer and football for Brookland-Cayce the past four seasons. “It’s become like a home to me,” Mower said of Fort Knox. “I’ve spent probably hundreds of hours here. It’s going to be rough leaving it after this season.” While Mower has... READ MORE >

Savitz enjoying his “Season of Lasts”

The 2024 high school soccer season is quickly winding down. So too is the career of legendary soccer coach Phil Savitz. Savitz will call it a career after 44 years. He’s coached for two schools during that time, 33 years at Irmo High School and the last 11 at River Bluff High School. He’s won 821 games and coached in... READ MORE >

Riverbanks turns 50

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, April 25. “I hope those who had the vision 50 years ago would be happy to see what they started,” Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens CEO and president Tommy Stringfellow said. “We like to say we’ve spent 50 years inspiring our guests to want to do something about conservation... READ MORE >

Columbia celebrates Gamecocks

Main Street was filled with garnet and black from city hall to the State House Sunday, April 14 as the South Carolina Lady Gamecocks were treated to a parade one week after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 to claim the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship. This marks the program’s third national championship. Among those in the parade were officials... READ MORE >

Brookland-Cayce overpowers Airport

Find these pictures and many more here! The Brookland-Cayce Bearcats got one run in the first inning and one in the fourth to earn a 2-1 win over the Airport Eagles Saturday, April 13. Rylan Bullis led off the top of the first with a single to left field. Bennett Plane then singled to right field, scoring Bullis to put-... READ MORE >

Cardinal Newman outlasts Hammond in battle of keepers

Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals outlasted the Hammond Skyhawks 0-0 (4-2) in penalty kicks Monday, April 15. “I knew coming into it, it was going to be a close nail-biter,” Cardinal Newman head coach Will Plexico said. “It always is. I told one of my assistant coaches this game was going to go to... READ MORE >

Brewer sisters carry on family legacy

For longtime South Carolina Gamecock and Hammond Skyhawk fans, the numbers 4 and 21 have been synonymous with the Brewer family. Ryan Brewer made the No. 21 famous during his four-year career with the Gamecocks’ football team, which were highlighted by a pair of Outback Bowl wins over his hometown Ohio State Buckeyes in 2001 and 2002. Before coming to... READ MORE >