Best in SC: Coaches release 2024 all-state softball teams. See who made the list

The South Carolina Association for Women’s Sports released its all-state softball teams for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is a look at the players who made the list: Class 5A Cassidy Lee, Woodmont; Ellanie Yarrell, Byrnes; Maya Van Zyl, Blythewood; Ella Majchrzak, Chapin; Raegan Tibbits, St. James; Reese Watson, Berkeley; Ansley Bennett, Summerville; Andee Dircks, Chapin; Callie Centracchio, St. James; Collins Conley, Wando; Katie … Continue reading Best in SC: Coaches release 2024 all-state softball teams. See who made the list

Chapin makes hire for next football coach. Here are the details

Chapin High’s search for its next football coach didn’t last long. The Eagles have promoted defensive coordinator Ryan Cole as their successor to Justin Gentry, who announced early last month that he was retiring. The move was approved at Monday’s Lexington-Richland 5 school board meeting. Gentry was the head coach at Chapin since 2010 and saw the program go from Class 3A to Class 5A, … Continue reading Chapin makes hire for next football coach. Here are the details

Chapin makes hire for next football coach. Here are the details

Chapin High’s search for its next football coach didn’t last long. The Eagles have promoted defensive coordinator Ryan Cole as their successor to Justin Gentry, who announced early last month that he was retiring. The move was approved at Monday’s Lexington-Richland 5 school board meeting. Gentry was the head coach at Chapin since 2010 and saw the program go from Class 3A to Class 5A, … Continue reading Chapin makes hire for next football coach. Here are the details

WINNING FORMULA

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FLORENCE – Pitch-wise, everything was on for Annie Ruth Eliason on Saturday. With perhaps one minor exception, the West Florence right-hander said. “My curveball was a little bit off today, but I still managed to get through,” Eliason said. “But yeah, everything went in my favor today on the mound.” That might be an understatement as the Knights starter registered 16 strikeouts … Continue reading WINNING FORMULA

Red Foxes keep season alive with win over Bruins

HARTSVILLE — “Snake-bitten” is how Tony Gainey would have described Jackson Moore’s season at the plate thus far. “His batting average wasn’t where he wanted it,” the Hartsville High baseball coach said. “He’s been hitting balls on the head right at people – people who have made diving plays, people who have made great plays. “We told him, ‘Just keep doing what you’re doing.’” Persistence … Continue reading Red Foxes keep season alive with win over Bruins

Local, TV Schedule, May 7, 2024

LOCAL SCHEDULE TODAY HIGH SCHOOLS Softball Colleton County at South Florence, TBA Laurence Manning at Pee Dee Academy, 6:30 p.m. Boys Golf 1A State Championship at Hartsville CC, 9 a.m. Boys Soccer Heathwood Hall at Trinity Collegiate Laurence Manning at Cardinal Newman Florence Christian at First Baptist Dillon Christian at Patrick Henry Conway Christian at Marlboro Academy Boys Tennis SCHSL Boys Individual Tennis Championship at … Continue reading Local, TV Schedule, May 7, 2024

Greenwood boys golf qualifies for state meet

The Greenwood boys golf team is heading back to state. The Eagles finished third at the Class 4A Upper State qualifier, shooting 296 at the Edgewater Golf Club in Lancaster. Adam Knox led Greenwood with a 71, and he was followed by Josh Brown (74), Keegan Farmer (75), Cameron Addis (76) and Bryson McCurry (78). “We needed to finish top eight, which we did, and … Continue reading Greenwood boys golf qualifies for state meet

Heise, Gray Collegiate get another crack at elusive SC state soccer championship

Gray Collegiate boys soccer coach Kevin Heise deadpanned at the end of his postgame interview session after the War Eagles knocked off Greenville Tech 3-0 Monday to capture the Class 2A Upper State championship. “Is the sixth time a charm?” Heise and the rest of the War Eagles hope that is the case. Heise is one of the winningest coaches in South Carolina soccer history … Continue reading Heise, Gray Collegiate get another crack at elusive SC state soccer championship

Eliason fans 16, Gainey drives in pair as West Florence softball remains unbeaten in playoffs

FLORENCE, S.C. – Pitch-wise, everything was on for Annie Ruth Eliason on Saturday. With perhaps one minor exception, the West Florence right-hander said. “My curveball was a little bit off today, but I still managed to get through,” Eliason said. “But yeah, everything went in my favor today on the mound.” That might be an understatement as the Knights starter registered 16 strikeouts against Lugoff-Elgin in … Continue reading Eliason fans 16, Gainey drives in pair as West Florence softball remains unbeaten in playoffs

Hartsville baseball keeps season alive with elimination win over South Florence

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – “Snake-bitten” is how Tony Gainey would have described Jackson Moore’s season at the plate thus far. “His batting average wasn’t where he wanted it,” the Hartsville High baseball coach said. “He’s been hitting balls on the head right at people – people who have made diving plays, people who have made great plays. “We told him, ‘Just keep doing what you’re doing.’” … Continue reading Hartsville baseball keeps season alive with elimination win over South Florence