Sports

  • Fort Mill’s Noah Hardy Picks Clemson
    Fort Mill High School kicker Noah Hardy committed to Clemson University on Oct. 31, announcing his decision on X the morning after he made a 51 yard field goal in a road win at Boiling Springs. The offer came just days earlier. Hardy posted on Oct. 28 that he had received a full scholarship offer…
  • Eight Local Teams Open SCHSL Football Playoffs Friday
    Eight York and Lancaster county football teams will play in the South Carolina High School League Class 4A and 5A playoffs, which begin Friday, Nov. 6. Two local teams earned opening round byes. Northwestern is the No. 1 seed in the Class 5A Upper State, and South Pointe is the No. 3 seed in the…
  • Rock Hill Boys Volleyball Finishes Second in Class 5A
    Rock Hill High School finished second in the South Carolina High School League Class 5A boys volleyball playoffs after losing 3 to 1 to Carolina Forest in the state final Saturday, Oct. 31. Rock Hill entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Upper State and won the Upper State title without dropping…
  • Indian Land Wins Class 4A Boys Volleyball State Championship
    Indian Land High School won the South Carolina High School League Class 4A boys volleyball state championship Saturday, Oct. 31, beating Lucy Beckham High School 3 to 1 in the state final. Indian Land entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Upper State bracket. Lucy Beckham, from Mount Pleasant, was the No….
  • Fort Mill Boys Take Region Cross Country Title, Harvey Wins Girls Race for Northwestern
    Fort Mill High School’s boys cross country team put all seven of its runners in the top 10 to win the Class 5A Region 2 championship Oct. 21 at Dorman High School in Spartanburg County, scoring 18 points behind senior Hudson Haley and junior Owen Ware, who finished first and second. In the girls race,…
  • Northwestern Misses No. 1 By One Point In State Football Media Poll
    Northwestern High School finished one point short of the top spot in Class 5A in the latest South Carolina Prep Football Media Poll, while Fort Mill High School moved up two places to No. 7 after beating Rock Hill High School. The weekly poll, released Tuesday, Oct. 20, ranks the top 10 teams in each…
  • Indian Land Sweeps Team Titles at Lancaster County Cross Country Championship
    Indian Land won both the boys and girls team titles at the Lancaster County Championship on Oct. 17 at Lancaster High School, with the Warriors girls posting a perfect score of 15 points. The meet brought together runners from Indian Land, Lancaster and Andrew Jackson high schools for a 5,000 meter race in each division….
  • Northwestern Sits at No. 2 as Area Teams Fill State Media Rankings
    Five football teams from York and Lancaster counties appear in the latest state media rankings of South Carolina High School League programs, released Tuesday as teams head into Week 9 of the regular season. Northwestern leads the local group at No. 2 in Class 5A. Fort Mill and Rock Hill also made the 5A top…
  • South Pointe Boys and Northwestern Girls Win Team Titles at Northwestern Home Meet
    South Pointe’s boys put five runners in the top six to win the team title with 18 points, and Northwestern’s girls edged Lake Wylie and South Pointe by a combined seven points to win on their home course Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Northwestern Home Meet 3 at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill. South…
  • Nation Ford Second, Catawba Ridge Third at Boys 4A State Swimming Championship
    Swimmers from Nation Ford, Lake Wylie, Clover and Lancaster won six individual and relay titles combined. Nation Ford High School placed second and Catawba Ridge High School finished third at the South Carolina High School League Boys 4A State Swimming Championship on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the University of South Carolina. Riverside won the team…
  • Fort Mill Boys Finish Second at 5A State Swimming Championship
    Fort Mill High School placed second at the South Carolina High School League Boys 5A State Swimming Championship on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the University of South Carolina, two days after the Fort Mill girls won the 5A state title in the same pool. The Fort Mill boys scored 270 points, finishing 13.5 points ahead…
  • Allison Carter Leads Andrew Jackson at Girls 3A State Swim Meet
    Andrew Jackson High School finished 15th with 73 points at the South Carolina High School League Girls 3A State Swimming Championship on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the University of South Carolina. The Kershaw school placed one point behind Governor’s School (74) and six points ahead of Powdersville (67) in a 28 team field. Bishop England…
  • Fort Mill Wins SCHSL Girls 5A State Swimming Championship
    Fort Mill High School won the South Carolina High School League Girls 5A State Swimming Championship on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the University of South Carolina, scoring 491.5 points to finish 19.5 points ahead of Eastside. Rock Hill High School placed seventh with 156 points, giving York County two teams in the top seven of…
  • Fort Mill’s Maurice Littlejohn Named to BJU Bruins 2026-27 Basketball Team
    GREENVILLE, SC (10/05/2026)– Maurice Littlejohn, a resident of Fort Mill, has been named to the Bob Jones University Bruins men’s basketball team roster for the 2026-27 academic year. Littlejohn is a Freshman majoring in Sport Management at BJU. After a scrimmage on October 22, the Bruins host Carolina Christian College on November 11 to officially begin…
  • Fort Mill Climbs To No. 5 In 5A As Rock Hill And South Pointe Slide
    Fort Mill moved up two spots to No. 5 in Class 5A in this week’s South Carolina high school football media poll, while Rock Hill and South Pointe dropped after losses. Five teams from York and Lancaster counties remain in the top 10 of their classifications. Fort Mill (5 and 0) is now the only…
  • Grace Harvey Holds Off Harmony Fuller in Close Finish at Lake Wylie
    Northwestern senior Grace Harvey won the girls 5,000 meter race at the Victory Bolt XC Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Lake Wylie High School, holding off York County Trailblazers junior Harmony Fuller by less than two seconds. Harvey finished in 18:53.12 and Fuller in 18:54.90. The next closest runner, Landrum sophomore Ruby Cain, was…
  • Ellis Spencer and Gracie Fuller Win on York’s Senior Night
    York senior Ellis Spencer won the boys 5,000 meter race on his team’s Senior Night on Thursday, Sept. 24, leading York to a 17 to 41 win over York Prep at its second home meet of the season. Spencer finished in 17:31.11, more than a minute ahead of the field. Eighth grader Quinn Witte was…
  • Fort Mill Boys Win Warrior Invitational as Girls Finish Second
    Fort Mill High School’s boys cross country team won the Warrior Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Stables Park in Pawleys Island, and the Fort Mill girls finished second to Spartanburg. The Fort Mill boys scored 35 points, well clear of Academic Magnet (72), Spring Valley (106), Spartanburg (115) and Conway (167). Eleven boys teams…
  • Fort Mill Girls Golf Wins Milltown Showdown Cup Behind Lupton’s 71
    The Fort Mill High School girls golf team won the annual Milltown Showdown Cup on Monday, Sept. 21, at Fort Mill Golf Club. The Jackets posted a team score of 327 over 18 holes to finish four strokes ahead of Catawba Ridge, which shot 331. Nation Ford was third with a 407. The event brings…
  • Wolf And Jacobs Connect As Fort Mill Downs Rock Hill
    Fort Mill built a lead in the first half, took control after an interception on the opening series of the second, and beat Rock Hill 33 to 19 in flag football Monday night. Fort Mill Stalls Early, Then Finds The End Zone Fort Mill took the opening possession and moved the length of the field,…
  • Catawba Ridge Freshman Competes for Youth Athlete of the Year Honor
    David Andrews, a ninth grader at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, is making his mark across multiple sports while competing for a national Youth Athlete of the Year honor. Andrews plays safety and wide receiver for the Catawba Ridge football team and also competes in basketball. On the track, he has emerged as…
  • South Pointe Holds No. 1 As Fort Mill Enters The 5A Top 10
    South Pointe collected all 18 first place votes in Class 4A and three York County programs landed in the Class 5A top 10 in the Week 4 South Carolina high school football media poll. The Stallions, 3 and 0 on the season, are the only unanimous No. 1 in the five classification poll. Daniel took…
  • Fort Mill Rolls And South Pointe Stays Undefeated In County Flag Football
    South Pointe remained undefeated in York County flag football after beating Rock Hill 41 to 6 in the second week of the season. The Stallions have not lost since the schedule opened, and the margin against Rock Hill was the widest of the three county games played this week. Photo Gallery: https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/UtO7CETGR1aLRsMzewb3vg.cyLOG7qN7EqgBbD5ZCv4VU Fort Mill handles…
  • Ten York And Lancaster County Schools Compete At Eye Opener In Spartanburg
    Ten high school programs from York and Lancaster counties ran at the 2026 Eye Opener cross country meet in Spartanburg, and four of them placed inside the top five of their division. The meet was held at the Roger Milliken Center, with results posted for Saturday, Sept. 5. Runners were divided among a Championship race,…
  • Fort Mill, Catawba Ridge And Nation Ford Post Top 15 Finishes At Eye Opener
    All three Fort Mill School District high schools placed inside the top 15 in every varsity race they entered at the 2026 Eye Opener cross country meet in Spartanburg, led by top five team finishes from the Fort Mill High School and Catawba Ridge High School girls. The meet was held at the Roger Milliken…
  • Truist Championship to Join PGA TOUR Championship Series in 2028
    The Truist Championship will become part of the PGA TOUR Championship Series beginning in 2028, extending the tournament’s more than two-decade history in the Charlotte area. The new PGA TOUR Championship Series will feature the TOUR’s top performers competing head-to-head throughout the season. The series is expected to include approximately 23 to 24 events, including…
  • Rock Hill Athletes Named to South Carolina All State Track and Field teams
    Rock Hill High School track and field athletes were named to the 2026 South Carolina All State teams, an honor MileSplit South Carolina announced in July based on the results of the spring outdoor season. The selections cover the boys and girls programs across the full event schedule, from the 100 meter dash to the…
  • Northwestern Athletes Named to South Carolina All State Track and Field Teams
    Northwestern High School track and field athletes were named to the 2026 South Carolina All State teams, an honor MileSplit South Carolina announced in July based on the results of the spring outdoor season. The selections cover the boys and girls programs across the full event schedule, from the 100 meter dash to the pole…
  • South Pointe Athletes Named to South Carolina All State Track and Field Teams
    South Pointe High School track and field athletes were named to the 2026 South Carolina All State teams, an honor MileSplit South Carolina announced in July based on the results of the spring outdoor season. The selections cover the boys and girls programs across the full event schedule, from the 100 meter dash to the…
  • York Athletes Named to South Carolina All State Track and Field Teams
    York High School track and field athletes were named to the 2026 South Carolina All State teams, an honor MileSplit South Carolina announced in July based on the results of the spring outdoor season. The selections cover the boys and girls programs across the full event schedule, from the 100 meter dash to the pole…
  • Tega Cay’s Mia Williams Qualifies for Junior Olympics in Two Events
    Mia Williams of Tega Cay qualified for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games in both the long jump and the triple jump at the AAU Club Nationals track and field meet in Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend. Williams, who competes for the Charlotte Flights track club, placed sixth in the women’s 17 and 18 triple jump…
  • Matthew Tillman Wins AAU Club Nationals Shot Put Title
    Matthew Tillman won the boys 14 shot put at the AAU Club Nationals track and field meet in Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend, throwing 14.78 meters, or 48 feet, 6 inches, to finish first in his age division. Tillman, who attended Gold Hill Middle School and will enroll at Fort Mill High School in the fall,…
  • Three Local Golfers Qualify for 95th SCGA Amateur Championship
    Three golfers with ties to York and Lancaster Counties earned spots in the 95th SCGA Amateur Championship Presented by Thompson Construction Group after Monday’s qualifying round at The Wildewood Club in Columbia. Brandon Truesdale of Rock Hill claimed medalist honors, firing a five under par round of 67 to lead a field of 16 players…
  • Mia Williams Of Fort Mill High School Earns SCCAWS Class AAAAA Track and Field Player of the Year Award
    Fort Mill High School sprinter and jumper Mia Williams has earned the South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Class AAAAA Track and Field Player of the Year award, capping a dominant 2026 state championship performance in which she claimed two gold medals. Williams received notice of the honor in a letter from the SCCAWS…
  • Local Players Earn Spots on 2026 SCBCA All-State Baseball Teams
    Several area baseball players have been recognized on the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association’s 2026 All-State teams, with Indian Land sweeping both the 5A Division 2 Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year honors. Indian Land senior Joseph Rutledge was named the 5A Division 2 Player of the Year, while teammate Liam Roberson…
  • South Pointe Captures 4A Boys Title in Thriller as York Athletes Deliver Strong Individual Performances
    COLUMBIA — The South Carolina High School League 4A state track and field championships were held Thursday night at Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, with South Pointe and Hilton Head capturing the boys and girls team titles, respectively. York County schools had a strong showing at the meet, with York and South Pointe both…
  • Clover Girls Sweep Distance and Field, Rock Hill’s Graham Doubles in Throws
    Athletes from Clover and Rock Hill collected a combined 17 top three finishes Friday at the SCHSL 5A Division 1 Upper State track and field meet, hosted by Dorman High School in Roebuck. The top three finishers in each event qualified automatically for next Thursday’s SCHSL 5A Division 1 state championship at Spring Valley High…
  • Fort Mill Boys, Nation Ford Girls Capture Region 3 5A Track and Field Titles
    ROCK HILL, SC — The Fort Mill boys and Nation Ford girls claimed team championships at the SCHSL Class 5A Region 3 Track and Field Championships held Thursday, April 30 at Winthrop University, with strong individual performances throughout the meet from athletes representing all seven competing schools. The Fort Mill boys built a commanding lead…
  • Fort Mill Boys, Girls Lacrosse Earn No. 1 Seeds; Clover Boys, Nation Ford Squads Also In
    Three York County high schools will be represented when the SCHSL boys and girls lacrosse state playoffs open this week, with Fort Mill landing No. 1 seeds in both Class 5A Division 2 brackets. Fort Mill, Clover and Nation Ford all qualified for postseason play, with state championships scheduled to be held at Irmo on…
  • South Pointe Boys, Nation Ford Girls Claim Tri County Track and Field Titles
    South Pointe held off a tight challenge from Fort Mill and Rock Hill to win the boys team title, and Nation Ford ran away with the girls championship at the Tri County Track and Field Championships on Saturday at South Pointe High School. The South Pointe boys finished with 136 points, holding off Fort Mill…
  • York and Lancaster County Players Represent North Team at North-South All-Star Soccer Showcase
    Several players from York and Lancaster County programs have earned spots on the North team roster for the 2026 North-South All-Star soccer matches, set for Saturday, June 13 at Anderson University in Anderson, S.C. The North-South All-Star event holds the distinction of being the Palmetto State’s oldest high school soccer all-star showcase, bringing together the…
  • York County Soccer Stars Selected for Clash of the Carolinas All-Star Showcase
    Four standout soccer players from York County schools have earned spots on the South Carolina roster for the 2026 Clash of the Carolinas, the nation’s only interstate prep soccer all-star event, set for June 20 at the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex in Pineville, N.C. The annual showcase pits top graduating seniors from South Carolina against their counterparts…
  • South Pointe, Northwestern, Rock Hill Battle for Supremacy at Annual ‘Battle of the Rock’
    South Pointe High School hosted the 2026 Battle of the Rock track and field meet on April 15 and 16, bringing together several Rock Hill area programs for one of the region’s signature rivalry invitationals. South Pointe, Northwestern, and Rock Hill dominated the competition across all events, with Riverwalk Academy and Westminster Catawba Christian School…
  • York, Lancaster County Distance Runners Shine at Carolina Distance Carnival
    Several runners from York and Lancaster County schools turned in strong performances last weekend at the ASICS Carolina Distance Carnival, one of the Southeast’s premier distance track meets drawing hundreds of athletes from across the region. The meet featured finals in the boys and girls 800 meters, mile, and 3200 meters, with competition so deep…
  • Mia Williams Leads Fort Mill at Coach Classic Elite Track Classic
    Fort Mill’s Mia Williams wins 100 meters, adds triple jump title at SCTCCCA Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic The South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association held its annual Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic Elite Meet on Thursday, April 17, at Whale Branch Early College High School in Seabrook, bringing together the top high school track…
  • York and Lancaster County Schools Compete at All American Track Classic
    COLUMBIA, S.C. — Athletes from across the York County region competed this weekend at the All American Track Classic, hosted by Spring Valley High School in Columbia over two days. The meet drew hundreds of athletes from schools across the Carolinas and beyond, giving local programs a chance to test themselves against some of the…
  • Williams, Fleming Power Fort Mill to Sweep of Catawba Ridge and Indian Land.
    April 1, 2026 | Catawba Ridge High School | Fort Mill, SC Fort Mill High School put on a commanding performance at the Catawba Ridge Track and Field Meet, sweeping the team titles on both the girls’ and boys’ sides. The Yellow Jackets tallied 336 points in the girls’ competition,  more than double the 147…
  • Champions Collide: 2026 Keep Pounding High School Classic Set for Bank of America Stadium
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are bringing the best of Carolina prep football back to the big stage this summer, announcing the full lineup for the fourth annual Keep Pounding High School Classic presented by Belk. The doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday, August 29 at Bank of America Stadium, featuring the Indian Land Warriors…
  • District 2 Track Stars Rewrite National and State Leaderboards at Coaches Classic
    The Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic District 2 meet delivered a high-stakes preview of the state championships on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the region’s elite converged on Spartanburg. On a day where every tenth of a second mattered, York and Lancaster County schools asserted their dominance, combining for a slew of gold medals and national-caliber…
  • Fort Mill and Clover Heat Up the Track on a Chilly Wednesday Night
    CLOVER, SC — The atmosphere at Clover High School was electric on March 18, 2026, as local rivals Fort Mill and Clover squared off against Kings Mountain in a mid-season tri-meet. Despite the brisk evening air, the competition was white-hot, with several athletes turning in performances that moved them into the upper echelon of the…
  • The 53rd Annual Trojan Relays: York County Shines at SC’s Longest-Running Track Meet
    On March 14th, track and field athletes from across the region gathered at Northwestern High School for the 53rd Annual Trojan Relays. Founded over half a century ago by Bob Jenkins, the Trojan Relays hold the prestigious title of being the longest-running track meet in South Carolina. This year’s event was a spectacular showcase of…
  • Clover Native Seamus Bogan Named OVC Golfer of the Week After Dominant Win
    Morehead State University sophomore Seamus Bogan has been on an absolute tear this spring. Hailing from Clover, South Carolina, the talented golfer was recently named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Male Golfer of the Week for the week of March 12, 2026. The honor comes on the heels of a historic, breakout performance where Bogan…
  • Clash of the Carolinas cut short by weather, but local athletes still deliver standout performances
    The Clash of the Carolinas Track Meet, held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Cuthbertson High School in Waxhaw, NC, featured 68 elite teams from across North and South Carolina. The event showcased high-caliber talent but was unfortunately cut short due to inclement weather following the boys’ 800m run. Consequently, several events scheduled for later…
  • Fort Mill Distance, Spartanburg Sprints, and Rock Hill Throws Headline the YC Winborn Pre‑Season Invitational
    The morning began with a moment of pride and celebration as South Pointe High School honored last year’s state champions, presenting them with their long‑awaited state championship rings. Recognized were: Evan Rybacki, 2025 SCHSL Boys 400m State Champion, The Girls 4×100m Relay State Championship Team: Jayla Robinson, Adams, Amiya Davis, and Kavae Anderson. The season’s…
  • Fort Mill High School Celebrates Next Generation of Collegiate Athletes
    Signing Day at Fort Mill High School is more than just a ceremony; it is a milestone that marks the culmination of years of relentless dedication, early morning practices, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. This year, a talented group of Yellow Jackets officially committed to continuing their academic and athletic journeys at the collegiate…
  • Local Wrestlers Secure Titles at State Individual Championships
    Athletes from York, Lancaster, and Chester counties delivered a powerful performance at the South Carolina State Individual Wrestling Championships. Competitors from local high schools faced off against the best in the state, bringing home multiple individual titles and podium finishes across various divisions. Class 5A Standouts In the 5A division, Fort Mill and Catawba Ridge…
  • Local Runners Shine at Dorman Distance Carnival
    Local track and field athletes traveled to Spartanburg on February 21, 2026, to compete in the highly anticipated Dorman Distance Carnival. The event is a favorite for runners because it features a true one mile race rather than the standard 1600 meter run. This year the meet expanded its schedule to include new Elite races…
  • Local Wrestlers Punch Tickets to Individual State Championship
    BOILING SPRINGS – The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. Just days after hoisting their fourth straight state dual trophy, the Jackets asserted their dominance once again by claiming the 5A Division II Upper State individual title. Fort Mill topped the leaderboard with 246.5 points, comfortably ahead of runner-up Eastside’s…
  • Road to Columbia Begins: Previewing the SCHSL Girls Basketball First Round for Area Schools
    As the bracket solidifies for the 2026 SCHSL playoffs, the local girls’ teams are ready to take center stage. With high-stakes rematches and cross-county rivalries on the horizon, the path to the state championships at Colonia Life Arena (March 5–7) looks both challenging and exciting for area programs. Here is a look at the opening-round…
  • March to the Midlands: Local Powerhouses Set for High-Stakes SCHSL Playoff Tip-Off
    As the calendar turns toward mid-February, the lights are brightening on the South Carolina high school basketball scene. Local programs from the Rock Hill and Fort Mill areas are gearing up for the 2026 SCHSL playoffs, with several teams entering the postseason on massive high notes. The road to the state championships at Colonia Life…
  • York County Dominance: Fort Mill and Clover Wrestling Claim State Titles
    Pictured: Fort Mill High School  It was a historic night for York County athletics as both Fort Mill and Clover High Schools secured state wrestling championships on Wednesday. While Fort Mill continued its long-standing dynasty in Class 5A Division II, the Clover Blue Eagles soared to the top of Class 5A Division I, marking a…
  • Sting of Victory: Fort Mill Punches Ticket to Fourth Straight State Final
    The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets are officially a dynasty in the making. In a display of pure dominance on Saturday, Feb. 7, the Jackets swept through Greenwood and Eastside to claim the Upper State Championship, securing their spot in the state finals for the fourth consecutive year. The undefeated Jackets (29-0) will now travel to…
  • York Cougars Dominate Mats: 11 Wrestlers Advance to Upper State
    YORK, S.C. — The York Comprehensive High School wrestling team turned in a commanding performance at the Region 3-4A tournament, securing four individual titles and punching tickets for 11 grapplers to the upcoming Upper State Qualifier. The Cougars displayed depth across the roster, with athletes placing in nearly every weight class. Region Champions Leading the…
  • Local Powers Catawba Ridge and Indian Land Headline Heavy Hitter Preseason Rankings
    The crack of the bat is just around the corner, and if the preseason polls are any indication, the road to the state championship in multiple classifications will run squarely through our area. The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (SCBCA) has released its preseason rankings for the 2026 season, and local programs have secured top…
  • Cougars Weightlifting Dominates at State: Female Team Crowned 2026 Champions
    It was a night of pure dominance for York Comprehensive High School as the Cougars Weightlifting team made their mark at the 2026 State Power Clean Competition. In a stunning display of strength and technique, every single athlete who competed walked away with a top-tier placement, cementing the school’s reputation as a powerhouse in the…
  • Trio of Local Coaches Named State Cross Country Coaches of the Year
    Three local high school coaches have been recognized as the best in South Carolina following championship-winning seasons. The South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (SCTCCCA) recently announced its 2025 Cross Country Coaches of the Year, with top honors going to leaders from Fort Mill, Clover, and South Pointe. Fort Mill High School Fort…
  • Indian Land’s Adam Hastings Named to Coaching Staff for Navy All-American Bowl
     In a prestigious nod to local high school football talent and leadership, Indian Land High School’s Adam Hastings has been selected to coach in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. According to an announcement released by NBC Sports on Friday, Hastings will join the coaching staff for the East squad. He is one of a select…
  • Beyond the Scoreboard: FMHS Lacrosse Players Building Little Leaders
    By Kirsten Gordon  Once a week, long before the first bell rings at Fort Mill High School, a different kind of practice begins across town at Sugar Creek Elementary. For 1–2 hours each morning, players from the Fort Mill High School boys JV and Varsity lacrosse teams trade helmets and sticks for clipboards and picture…
  • Northwestern Standout Turbo Richard to Transfer from Boston College
    ROCK HILL, S.C. – A familiar face from Rock Hill football is looking for a new collegiate home. Turbo Richard, the former star running back for Northwestern High School, declared his intention to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday morning. Richard departs Boston College after a productive two-year stint where he became a focal…
  • Fort Mill’s Lee Whitaker Named State Coach of the Year Following Historic Cross Country Season
    FORT MILL, SC—Fort Mill High School’s distance running dynasty solidified its status at the top of South Carolina high school athletics as Head Cross Country Coach Lee Whitaker was named the South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (SCTCCCA) 5A Division 2 Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year. The prestigious honor follows a…
  • 400 Wins: Fort Mill’s Myron Lowery Reaches Historic Milestone
    A significant chapter was added to the history books of Carolinas high school basketball on a great night in Maiden, as Fort Mill Head Coach Myron Lowery achieved the monumental 400th win of his career. The milestone victory came during the Phenom 828 Showcase, where Lowery guided his Fort Mill team to a dominant 81-46…
  • Three York Comprehensive Student-Athletes Celebrate Signing Day
    York, SC – Three York Comprehensive High School students will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Tuesday, December 10, 2025, students signed national letters of intent during a ceremony in the York Comprehensive High School Media Center surrounded by staff, coaches, teammates and family members. Congratulations to these outstanding student…
  • York County Dominates 2025 Shrine Bowl Run Team Roster
    York County high schools are exceptionally well-represented on the prestigious 2025 Shrine Bowl Run Team, with multiple athletes from the region earning a spot on the roster. The Shrine Bowl Run Team, which honors top senior runners from the state championship meet, features standout athletes from Fort Mill, South Pointe, York and Clover High Schools….
  • Brown Leads South Pointe to SC 4A Cross Country State Title
    The 2025 South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) 4A Cross Country Championships, held at the Aiken Steeplechase course on November 14, 2025, saw thrilling team battles and dominant individual performances. South Pointe claimed the boys’ team title in a tight race, while the Wren Hurricanes took home the girls’ team championship. Brown Cruises to Individual…
  • Ella Nighbor Leads Clover to 5A Division 1 XC States Championship
    AIKEN, SC — The Clover High School girls’ cross country team delivered a dominating performance to capture the SCHSL AAAAA Division 1 State Championship. The Blue Eagles outpaced the competition, securing the team title with a low score of 87 points. The victory was powered by a spectacular individual championship performance from senior Ella Nighbor,…
  • SC High School Football Playoffs: York & Lancaster County Roadmap
    The SCHSL football postseason is here, and teams across York and Lancaster counties are set for compelling first-round and early-round matchups across Class 5A Divisions I & II and Class 4A. Below is a quick, local-first guide to who plays whom, what’s at stake, and how the brackets line up for our area programs. Official…
  • Bruce Fonte Sweeps Field to Win Tega Cay MGA Gross Match Play Championship
    Tega Cay, S.C. — Consistency and composure carried the day for Bruce Fonte, who capped an undefeated run to claim the Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association Gross Match Play Championship, defeating Matt Bowman in the final. Fonte navigated the bracket flawlessly, winning all five of his matches to lift the trophy. Bowman, who fought his…
  • Fort Mill Dominates, Nighbor Sets Record at Bob Jenkins York County Cross Country Championships
    Fort Mill High School staked its claim as the premier cross country program in York County, sweeping both the Boys’ and Girls’ team titles at the Bob Jenkins York County Cross Country Championships held on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The meet was also highlighted by an electrifying, record-breaking performance in the Girls’ race by Ella…
  • Prep Football – York At Home; South Pointe On The Road; Northwester, Rock Hill Showdown
    In what is shaping up to be a critical Region 3-5A matchup with post season implications, the Nation Ford Falcons (4-3) will host the Catawba Ridge Copperheads (4-3) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Both teams enter the contest looking to improve their region standings after recent setbacks. Nation Ford is coming off a 30-14 loss to…
  • South Pointe Travels to Lancaster as Bruins Seek Signature Win; York Off; City Rivals Clash in Week 8
    The high school football season enters a pivotal Week 8, headlined locally by a major Class AAAA Region 3 matchup as the Lancaster Bruins (2-5) host the highly-ranked South Pointe Stallions (6-1). The Stallions, fresh off a dominant 41-0 shutout against York, are heavily favored, bringing a balanced offense and strong defense that has them…
  • Spencer Wins Boys Race, Cougars Cross Country Teams Both Finish Second
    The Cougars boys and girls cross country teams both took second place overall at their home meet on Thursday, Sept. 25. The meet was highlighted by a top finish from the boys’ team and several personal records across both squads. Junior Ellis Spencer led the boys, securing an overall first-place finish with a season-best time…
  • York Cougars: Prep Sports Calendar for October 7-11
    Tuesday, October 7 Girls Varsity Tennis vs Richland Northeast High School (H) – 5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs Richland Northeast High School (H) – 5:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Richland Northeast High School (H) – 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 8 Girls Varsity Competitive Cheerleading vs Multiple Opponents (H) – 6:00 PM (Cougar…
  • USDGC and Championship Festival Return to Rock Hill for 27th Year
    ROCK HILL, S.C. — The United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) and Championship Week Festival return to Rock Hill for the 27th consecutive year, bringing four days of competition and community celebration to the Winthrop Arena Course from October 9–12. Hosted at the Winthrop Coliseum and surrounding Winthrop Lake area, the USDGC has become a…
  • York, Lancaster standouts picked for Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
    SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Rosters for the annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas were released Sunday afternoon, and five seniors from York and Lancaster counties were selected to represent South Carolina. The all-star game, matching top seniors from South Carolina and North Carolina, is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Spartanburg High School. Local…
  • Girl Power Carolinas Flag Football League Launches Fort Mill Season November 2
    FORT MILL, S.C. — A new opportunity for young female athletes is coming to town this fall as Girl Power Carolinas, an all-girls NFL FLAG football league, launches its inaugural Fort Mill season on Sunday, November 2. Games will be held weekly at Springfield Elementary School, located at 1691 Springfield Parkway. Founded by Logan Sandate,…
  • Fort Mill Girls Win Warrior Invitational, Boys Place Second
    York County runners turned in strong performances at the Warrior Invitational cross country meet on Saturday, Sept. 13, with Fort Mill capturing the girls’ team title and finishing second in the boys’ race. Nation Ford also had a strong showing, placing fourth in both team competitions. Fort Mill’s girls were led by a dominant performance…
  • Indian Land Middle School 8th Grade Lady Warriors Capture Championship at Mallory Wells Invitational
    Indian Land, SC – The Indian Land Middle School 8th Grade Lady Warriors, under the leadership of Head Coach Kendall Griffin, claimed the 2025 Mallory Wells Invitational Volleyball Tournament Championship on Saturday, August 30th, at Buford High School. The girls also went on to not lose a single set the entire tournament. The prestigious tournament…
  • Clover Blue Eagles’ Freshmen-to-Seniors Lay a Solid Foundation for Historic Triumph at 2025 Trojan Invitational
    By Coach Young, Clover Cross Country Rock Hill, S.C. – September 6, 2025 – The Clover Blue Eagles cross country teams delivered an unforgettable performance at the Trojan Invitational, hosted by Northwestern High School and directed by my dear friend, Coach Chris Ardis. Racing at Northwestern is always special, thanks to their incredible sportsmanship, kindness,…
  • Fort Mill Sweeps Trojan Invitational, Holds Off Strong Clover Squad as Nighbor Runs State-Best 5K
    ROCK HILL, S.C. (Sept. 6, 2025) — Fort Mill High School delivered a clean sweep at the Trojan Invitational on the Northwestern High School campus course, capturing team titles in all four races: girls varsity 5K, boys varsity 5K, girls JV 5K, and boys JV 5K. The meet was directed by Chris Ardis with results…
  • York’s Emily Hayes Captures Gold at USA Cycling Elite Nationals
    York, S.C. – Emily Hayes of York, South Carolina, has added another major title to her growing list of international accomplishments, striking gold in the Women’s Team Sprint at the USA Cycling Elite National Championships. Hayes, racing alongside teammates Kayla Hankins of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Hayley Yoslov of Corte Madera, Calif., powered to victory in…
  • Fort Mill Cross Country Teams Sweep WNC Carnival
    The Fort Mill High School cross country teams earned a clean sweep at the 2025 WNC Cross Country Carnival, winning both the boys’ and girls’ 5000-meter team titles. The girls’ team dominated its race with 38 points, finishing well ahead of runner-up Dorman (96) and Greer Middle College Charter (136). Junior Kaylee Rovenstine was Fort…
  • South Carolina Stuns South Dakota With Walk-Off Rally, Advances to U.S. Semifinals
    Williamsport, Pa. — The Irmo Little League All-Stars from South Carolina pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks of this year’s Little League World Series, erasing a five-run deficit in the final inning to defeat South Dakota, 7–6, and secure a place in the U.S. semifinals. Trailing 6–1 heading into the bottom of the…
  • York, S.C.’s Austin Duncan Qualifies for Wyndham Championship After Stellar Monday Round
    Austin Duncan of York, South Carolina has secured a spot in this week’s Wyndham Championship, beginning July 31, 2025, at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. Duncan earned his place by tying for first in the Monday Open Qualifier at Bermuda Run Country Club’s East Course, carding a 6-under-par 65, one of four golfers…
  • Lancaster Native Matt Williams Named D1 Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year
    Lancaster native and Lancaster High School graduate Matt Williams has been named the 2025 D1 Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year, a prestigious national honor recognizing his immediate and significant impact as the pitching coach for Coastal Carolina University. This accolade comes in his inaugural season with the Chanticleers. Williams, who previously served a season…
  • Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K Returns to Fort Mill with Halloween Fun and Fundraising for Cross Country
    FORT MILL, S.C. — Get ready to lace up and join the community at the 2nd Annual Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K, a festive Halloween-themed fundraiser in support of the Fort Mill High School Cross Country Team. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Bob Jones Stadium, located at 225 Munn…
  • Congratulations to Josh Ameo – 2025 USA Lacrosse All-American!
    Nation Ford High School’s own Josh Ameo has once again earned national recognition, being named a 2025 USA Lacrosse All-American. This prestigious honor marks his third All-American selection, a testament to his unmatched consistency, elite skill, and leadership on the field. A standout attackman wearing jersey #20, Josh has been a driving force behind the…
  • Tega Cay Parks & Rec Opens Fall Sports Registration Today
    TEGA CAY, SC – Tega Cay residents can begin signing up for Fall 2025 youth sports programs today, with registration opening exclusively for residents. Non-residents will have their opportunity to register starting July 1st. Parents can register their children for most fall youth sports either online or in person. However, youth soccer registration is available…
  • Copperheads Three-Peat: Catawba Ridge Claims Third Straight State Title in Rain-Soaked Victory
    FORT MILL, S.C. — Rain could not dampen the celebration for the Catawba Ridge Copperheads on Thursday night. For the third consecutive year, the Copperheads are state champions, defeating the St. James Sharks 9-1 in Game 2 of the Class 5A-D2 championship series to complete a two-game sweep. Catawba Ridge secured their unprecedented third straight…
  • Local Players from York and Lancaster Counties Named to 2025 SCBCA Baseball All-State Teams
    The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (SCBCA) has announced its 2025 All-State selections, recognizing outstanding high school baseball players across the state. Several athletes from York and Lancaster counties have earned spots on these prestigious lists, highlighting the region’s strong baseball talent. Class 5A Division II Fort Mill High School: Jacob Pettit and Carter Blankinship…
  • York and Lancaster County Golfers Earn All-State Honors at SC State Championships
    The greens of South Carolina recently played host to the fiercely contested state golf championships, with several local teams and individual talents from the York and Lancaster County areas making their mark across various classifications. While some teams faced tough competition, individual performances highlighted the exceptional skill present in the region. 5A Division 1: Rock…
Thomas Hyslip

Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.