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Storms suspend game two of Lexington County Blowfish Playoff series

After falling in the opening game of the playoff series against the Forest City Owls, the Lexington County Blowfish will have to wait a little longer to play game two after it was suspended by storms after a half inning. more

Lexington County Blowfish drop game one to Owls, aim to fight off elimination Monday

In the best of five series, the Forest City Owls struck first with a 2-1 win over the Lexington County Blowfish in game one, sending the Blowfish into a must-win game at home Aug. 7. more

Lexington County Blowfish wrap up regular season with win, head into playoffs

The Lexington County Blowfish wrapped up the regular season schedule Saturday night with a 9-7 win against the Macon Bacon. They end their regular season with a second half record of 16-8 and an overall record of 28-18.  more

Photos: Official football practices begin across Lexington County

Starting Friday, July 29, high school football programs across the state of South Carolina officially began their fall practices in preparation for the upcoming season. more

New golf facilities coming, ‘boring golf’ wins Open Championship

Let’s start with some exciting golf or the Midlands. more

Local prep hoops star set to announce college decision

Lexington High School basketball star Cam Scott will announce his college commitment Friday, Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lexington High School gym. more

Lexington County Blowfish win second half West division crown, clinch playoff berth

With the Asheboro Zookeepers 4-2 loss to the Forest City Owls Monday night, the Lexington County Blowfish clinched the second half west division title and have punched their ticket to the Petitt Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2015. more

Thrilling comeback has Blowfish primed for division championship, playoff birth

A walk-off hit by Ty Jackson lowers the Blowfish's division winning magic number down to one. more

Cayce brewery to release beer that will help pay USC student-athletes

A Cayce brewery is partnering with a group that directs money to University of South Carolina student-athletes. more

Photos: South Congaree Rodeo was back in action last week

The South Congaree Championship Rodeo returned July 20-22. It’s considered to be one of the premier rodeo events in the Southeast and gave out a top prize of $30,000. more

Lexington's American Leadership Academy adds to football coaching staff

New American Leadership Academy head football coach Robin Bacon is rounding out his inaugural coaching staff with some new position coaches. more

Photos: Airport High School hosts first Annual Mom’s Clinic

Aiport High School hosted their first ever mom's clinic July 18. more

10 Lexington County, former Blowfish players selected in 2023 MLB Draft

Last week, Major League Baseball conducted its annual amateur draft. 10 players were selected who either went to high school in Lexington County or played for the Lexington County Blowfish. more

Local youth baseball team has a shot at a national title

The Batesburg-Leesville Coach Pitch All-Stars punched their ticket to the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series last week after winning the Division II AA South Carolina state championship. more

Photos: Wild game caps off eventful All-Star Show in Lexington County

The Coastal Plain League All-Star Show concluded in Lexington July 19 after an entertaining, extra innings All-Star game where the East division defeated the West 8-6 in ten innings.  more

Final Lexington County American Legion baseball team falls in region final

The South Carolina American Legion state baseball tournament will be played without any Lexington County representatives this season. Lexington Post 7, West Columbia Post 79 and Chapin Newberry Post 193/24 were all eliminated in their region tournaments, with Lexington being the team closest to making it out of that round. more

South Congaree Rodeo is back in action this weekend

The South Congaree Championship Rodeo returns July 20-22 in West Columbia. The popular event is one of the premier rodeos in the state of South Carolina. more

Red-hot Blowfish roll into All-Star break playing their best ball of the season

The first half of the Coastal Plain League season has already come and gone and the Blowfish are already 10 games into their second half slate and are off to a blistering 8-2 start. more

One Lexington County baseball team remains after tight elimination game

It wasn’t a pretty regular season for Lexington Post 7, but after a week of postseason play, they found themselves as the last county team standing after knocking out West Columbia Post 79 by a score of 6-4. more

Local American Legion baseball teams begin playoffs

The American Legion baseball season concluded its regular season last week and the playoffs are already underway.  more

Gilbert mourns longtime middle, high school coach: ‘He was always about helping’

Rick Snelling, a longtime Gilbert coach who led teams in basketball, softball and football, died July 12, according to a Facebook post from his wife, Crystal.  more

Airport High School to host Moms’ clinic

On Tuesday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Airport football team will be hosting a “Moms’ Clinic.” It’s an event for mothers of players to come by and see the facilities and experience what their sons get to participate in during their time in the program. more

Big personality helps keep Blowfish season in perspective

Lexington County Blowfish relief pitcher Beau Ross' unique personality helps a team full of strangers gel. more

Local hoops stars take center stage in famous summer tournaments

A few local high school basketball players participated in two of the biggest summer basketball events on the calendar last week. more

Four Blowfish players named to Coastal Plain League All-Star Game

Four Lexington County Blowfish players were named to the 2023 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game on July 19 in Lexington. more
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