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An emotional story of a high school senior who pushes through a painful shoulder injury to return to his favorite sport, learning from his family and coaches about the power of perseverance and maintaining a proper mindset, both on and off the court.
It was a dream season for Mauldin basketball. With both the boys and girls teams playing in their respective Upper State finals, the stage was set for a historic night of basketball at Bob Jones University...
Four straight years of first-round exits had plagued the Rams' previous playoff efforts. They entered 2021 with high expectations, a strong ground attack, and the hope that they could be the team to break the streak. To do so, they'd have to defeat a strong Greer team.
An emotional win for a growing program is told through the lens of a new head coach's first taste of playoff success.
2021/2022: Miscellaneous Sports
It was a dream season for Mauldin basketball. With both the boys and girls teams playing in their respective Upper State finals, the stage was set for a historic night of basketball at Bob Jones University...
This story explores how Eastside basketball, and high schools around the country, are navigating a pandemic-affected season.
Down late with a home playoff game on the line, the Daniel Lions' girls basketball team needed a spark to separate them from Wren. That's when Brown stepped up.
An emotional win for a growing program is told through the lens of a new head coach's first taste of playoff success.
An emotional story of a high school senior who pushes through a painful shoulder injury to return to his favorite sport, learning from his family and coaches about the power of perseverance and maintaining a proper mindset, both on and off the court.
2021: high school football season
Belton Honea-Path searches for its first win of the season against 5A Westside in Week 0, and they need a last-second field goal to do it. Read the story of how a backup kicker saved the day for his team.
Defending Class 3A state champion D.W. Daniel didn’t get off to the hot start that they were hoping for, but by the end of their 54-21 win over Easley, it looked like business as usual for the Lions.
In a heated battle between the "Devil Dogs" and "Bulldogs," or the "Dog Bowl," as the locals call it, TR looks to win their third straight against their sworn enemies.
700+ yards of offense, 10 touchdowns, and a dominant defense all combined to create Byrnes’ historic 70-0 shutout against Riverside. Take a look into how this became a night that the Rebels’ record books will remember forever.
As the dust settled following Easley’s 42-14 win over Pickens High School, chants of “A.J., A.J., A.J.!” surrounded the Green Wave’s quarterback as he accepted the game’s MVP award. The medal was given to him following a vote, but the decision was never in doubt.
Four straight years of first-round exits had plagued the Rams' previous playoff efforts. They entered 2021 with high expectations, a strong ground attack, and the hope that they could be the team to break the streak. To do so, they'd have to defeat a strong Greer team.
2020 Miscellaneous Sports
Down 21-9 halfway through the Class AAAAA Upper State wrestling championship, defending state champion Hillcrest needed a strong performance from one of its youngest wrestlers: 113 pound Colton Holmes...
A profile on Woodmont High School's star wrestler Jake Fernicola, discussing his high level of dedication and drive in all aspects of his high school life...
2020: High School Football Season
Riverside's Class of 2021 had never seen a win before in any of their four total seasons. On senior night, however, they were determined to change the narrative of Warriors' Football.
First-year head coach Quin Hatfield started his first few games with positive momentum, but can he keep it up against Abbeville?
In a season unlike any other, only two teams from each region can make the postseason. The battle between Southside and Powdersville will decide the fate of both teams' seasons...
Wren head coach Jeff Tate reflects on his 100-win career as the Hurricanes look towards the postseason.
T.L. Hanna continued their perfect season, defeating a competitive Ridge View team in 2020's unique playoff system.
