TUESDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL: Post 1 blanks Horry on road

AMERICAN LEGION SENIOR LEGION Florence 10 Horry 0 (5) WP: Richardson (4IP, 2H, 0R, 0ER, 2K, 1BB) LEADING HITTERS: F: Simes 1-3, HR, 1 RBI; Herlong 2-2; Moore 4-4, 4 RBI; Keels 2-4, 2 RBI; Minshew 2-3, 1 RBI. Sumter 7 Manning-Santee 1 LP: Hodge (2IP, 4H, 4R, 4ER, 3K, 4BB). LEADING HITTERS: M-S: Brogdon 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI. JUNIOR LEGION Florence 29 Darlington 0 … Continue reading TUESDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL: Post 1 blanks Horry on road

Local/TV Schedule June 18, 2024

LOCAL SCHEDULE TODAY American Legion Manning-Santee at Sumter. 7 p.m. Junior Legion Darlington at Florence Post 1, 7 p.m. Hemingway at Socastee, 7 p.m. Sandlapper League Turbeville Grey at Carolina, 6 p.m. Florence West at Latta, 6 p.m. Coastal Plain League Wilmington at Florence, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Sandlapper League Central at Cheraw, 6 p.m. Marlboro County at McBee, 6 p.m. Lee at North Central, 6 … Continue reading Local/TV Schedule June 18, 2024

MONDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL : Marion Jr. Legion wins in extras

AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR LEGION Marion 9 Horry 7 (9) WP: King (3IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 5K, 0BB). LEADING HITTERS: M: Elliott 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI; Capps 1-4, 1 RBI; Williamson 1-4, 2 RBI. SANDLAPPER LEAGUE Cheraw 13 Central 2 (5) WP: Gordon (4 1/3IP, 7H, 2R, 2ER, 3K, 2BB). LEADING HITTERS: CH: Johnson 2-2,2B, 1 RBI; Byrd 2-3,2B, 1 RBI; Michael 1-4; Strong 1-3, 3 … Continue reading MONDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL : Marion Jr. Legion wins in extras

The State’s 2024 Midlands all-area high school softball team

A look at The State’s all-area softball team and Players of the Year from Midlands-area high schools for the 2024 season. –Player of the Year — Aspen Boulware, Gray Collegiate Player of the Year, reader’s choice (Fan vote) Precious Bross, Irmo All-Area Softball Team –First Team — Grace Beachem, Hammond: Shortstop/pitcher was SCISA 1-4A Player of the Year for third straight season. At the plate, … Continue reading The State’s 2024 Midlands all-area high school softball team

The State’s 2024 Midlands all-area high school baseball team

A look at The State’s all-area baseball team and Players of the Year from Midlands-area high schools for the 2024 season. –Player of the Year — Caden Reeves, Chapin Player of the Year, reader’s choice (Fan vote) Brandon Cromer, Lexington All-Area Baseball Team –First Team — Foster Apple, Chapin: Senior pitcher/first baseman hit .308 with two homers and 10 RBIs. On the mound, Apple was … Continue reading The State’s 2024 Midlands all-area high school baseball team

Post 1 Junior Legion wins again

THURSDAY AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR FLORENCE 8 HORRY 2 WP: Coscetti (4IP, 2H, 0R, 0ER, 3K, 1BB). LEADING HITTERS: F: Weaver 2-3, HR,2 RBI; Hinson 1-1, 2B,1 RBI; Haney 3-4, 1 RBI; Langston 1-1, 1 RBI. AYNOR 6 MARION 1 LP: Borders (5IP, 6H, 6R, 4ER, 9K, 3BB). LEADING HITTERS: M: James 1-2; Halon 1-3. SANDLAPPER LEAGUE WEST FLORENCE 11 CAROLINA 4 WP: Crisp (4 1/3IP, … Continue reading Post 1 Junior Legion wins again

Local/Television Schedule June 15-18, 2024

Local Schedule TODAY American Legion Post 1 vs. Wayne County (NC) at NC/SC Challenge at Campbell University, 11 p.m. Coastal Plain League High Point-Thomasville at Florence, 7 p.m. Monday BASEBALL American Legion Murrells Inlet at Post 1, 7:30 p.m. Sumter at Manning-Santee, 7:30 p.m. Junior Legion Florence Post 1 at Sumter, 7 p.m. Marion at Horry, 7:30 p.m. Sandlapper League Cheraw at Central, 6 p.m. … Continue reading Local/Television Schedule June 15-18, 2024

THURSDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL : Florence Junior Legion Baseball defeats Horry

THURSDAY AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR Florence 8 Horry 2 WP: Coscetti (4IP, 2H, 0R, 0ER, 3K, 1BB). LEADING HITTERS: F: Weaver 2-3, HR,2 RBI; Hinson 1-1, 2B,1 RBI; Haney 3-4, 1 RBI; Langston 1-1, 1 RBI. Aynor 6 Marion 1 LP: Borders (5IP, 6H, 6R, 4ER, 9K, 3BB). LEADING HITTERS: M: James 1-2; Halon 1-3. SANDLAPPER LEAGUE West Florence 11 Carolina 4 WP: Crisp (4 1/3IP, … Continue reading THURSDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL : Florence Junior Legion Baseball defeats Horry

5 Clemson students, alums awarded Fulbright scholarships

CLEMSON – Three Clemson University students and two alums are preparing to travel abroad to various countries after being awarded Fulbright U.S. Student grants. A news release from the university said the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between United States citizens and its 140 participating countries. Student recipients – which include recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals … Continue reading 5 Clemson students, alums awarded Fulbright scholarships

WEDNESDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL: Three Post 1 pitchers combine for no-hitter

AMERICAN LEGION SENIOR Florence 15 Anson County (NC) 0 (5) WP: Lewis (2IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 6K, 1BB). LEADING HITTERS: F: Thompson 1-2, 2B,2 RBI; Rogers 1-2, 1 RBI; Hughes 1-1, 1 RBI; Bass 1-2, 1 RBI; Moore 1-3, 2B. SANDLAPPER LEAGUE Lee 12 Central 11 WP: McDaniel (5IP, 4H, 3R, 3ER, 3K, 4BB). LEADING HITTERS: L: Entzminger 1-4, 1 RBI; Davis 2-6,2B, 2 RBI; … Continue reading WEDNESDAY’S SUMMER BASEBALL: Three Post 1 pitchers combine for no-hitter