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Region play began around the state Friday night, so the games mean a little bit more moving through the month of October towards the playoffs. Florence was home to a pair of huge games with South Florence knocking off Hartsville and Myrtle Beach downing West Florence on a Hail Mary touchdown pass on the game’s …
The athletic programs at Gray Collegiate in West Columbia, in particular football, have come under fire from public school coaches, parents and supporters for their perceived freedom to recruit athletes and thus win at a disproportionate rate compared to their region rivals. Things have gotten so bad, nearly all of Gray’s region opponents in football …
Another high school sports season is upon us in South Carolina. Practices for a variety of fall sports are starting and regular season games are just around the corner. Issues at the high school level aren’t yet at the point they are in college, but there is some trending in that direction. Playing for the …
Story by Justin Mathis SPARTANBURG: After a two-year absence, the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas made its triumphant return for the 86th edition of the game, held at Viking Stadium on the campus of Spartanburg High School. It took a bit for the offenses to click, but both teams found their stride. When the dust settled, …
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The preparations are over for the South Carolina and North Carolina Shrine Bowl teams. Saturday afternoon at Spartanburg High School the Sandlappers and Tarheels will meet in the 86th edition of this great charity game that benefits the Shriners’ Hospital for Children. Berkeley coach Jerry Brown, who played in the 1967 games and previously served …
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Shrine Bowl practice began Monday morning at Spartanburg High School. The teams went through a pair of workouts and will follow that schedule the rest of the week. The game will be play on Saturday at Spartanburg High School. Berkeley coach Jerry Brown, who played in the Shrine Bowl in 1967, is the head coach …
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Myrtle Beach: The North All-Stars broke a three-game losing streak to the South with a 22-14 win in the 75th Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl in Myrtle Beach. The win is the 40th in the series for the North against 31 losses and 2 ties. The South took advantage of a pass interception to score first …
Westside High football coach Scott Early Thursday was named the new Executive Director of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association replacing the retiring Shell Dula. Thursday in Myrtle Beach, the association’s board met and voted to name Earley to the post. Earley has also served as the director of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. Earley …
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The on-field work began Wednesday morning for the coaches and players in the 75th Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl in Myrtle Beach. The teams went through two practices and will repeat that schedule Thursday and Friday. Also Thursday, the teams will meet up with some children from the Myrtle Beach area for a shopping spree at …
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By David Shelton Special to Sportstalk Media Network Columbia – Two of the most high-powered offenses in Class AAAA met in the state championship game on Dec. 3 at Benedict College as top-ranked and undefeated South Florence battled second-ranked Northwestern. The two offenses did not disappoint the huge crowd on hand. South Florence won their …
South Florence wins 4A Championship 57-30 over Northwestern (AUDIO) Read More »
Dutch Fork regained its hold on 5A football in South Carolina Saturday afternoon. The Silver Foxes, who lost in the championship game to Gaffney last year, throttled Fort Dorchester 47-10 at Benedict College for their seventh championship in the last ten years under coach Tom Knotts. It’s the 15th championship for Knotts in his coaching …
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After spotting Johnsonville an early 7-0 lead, Christ Church scored the next 29 points and rolled on to a 43-20 win over the Flashes to claim the 1A State Championship Friday night at Benedict College. It’s the fifth state championship for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers built a 29-7 lead on touchdown passes of 72 and …
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