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Local softball star makes big move with transfer to SEC

Her first recruitment came  without the typical flood of direct messages and on-campus visits that make up the traditional recruitment of a high school sports star. Sure, Sarah … more

All-County Gilbert softball star makes college commitment

Rising senior softball standout for Gilbert, Ayden Leaphart, has made her collegiate commitment announcement July 3 on Twitter. more

Local prep basketball stars start prestigious travel ball tournaments this week

Four Lexington County high school basketball players will take part in two of the highest profile youth basketball tournaments in the country this week.  more

2023 Cayce Roundball Classic to include a shot clock

The Cayce Roundball Classic, held at Brookland-Cayce High School in December, announced on Twitter that they have installed shot clocks on the backboards and will use the 35-second shot clock during the event. more

Blowfish star’s speed stands apart in Coastal Plain League

Dariyan Pendergrass' blistering speed and baserunning abilities has opened up a door to play at College of Charleston next season. more

Lexington native Lauren Stephenson makes cut at KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Playing in a major championship is energizing, but making the cut at a major championship is special. Lexington native and former University of Alabama golfer Lauren Stephenson did just that on June 23. more
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2 Airport graduates get chance to redeem lost postseason

Whenever the American Legion baseball playoffs begin in July, Corbin Wright and Josh Raines will be given one last opportunity to make a deep run with some of their old high school teammates. more

4 Lexington County schools named among Top 10 athletics programs in their division

Four local high schools were recognized for their various athletic achievements this season with a place in the Top 10 rankings for the Carlisle Cup.  more

Clutch pitching and hitting push Lexington County Blowfish past Florence Flamingos

The Lexington County Blowfish (9-7) tied their weekend series with the Florence Flamingos (7-11) with a 5-2 win in front of a sold out crowd featuring soldiers from Fort Jackson.  more

Lexington County Blowfish don "Hooties" jerseys for one night only

For one night on June 16, the Lexington County Blowfish became the “Hooties” in honor of Hootie and the Blowfish, the legendary Columbia rock band the team was named after. more

15 baseball players named to All-County team

The Chronicle has unveiled its 2023 All-County baseball team. more

Irmo boys basketball in rare rebuild mode

It’s a summer of uncertainty for head coach Tim Whipple, who has amassed over 800 wins and six state championships at Irmo High School. He lost five players to graduation and a few others left the program. more

Dutch Fork girls impress new coach at SC Live team camp

New Dutch Fork girls basketball coach Candace Bush is impressed by her new team. more

White Knoll’s Sidney White is using the summer to bounce back from injury

White Knoll point guard Sidney White looks to lead her team after missing the 2022-2023 season due to a knee injury. more

Braylhan Thomas and Cam Scott impress at SC Live Team Camp

With the back and forth action, high level talent and competitiveness on the floor, it felt like a game with the magnitude of a crucial regular season game. more

Serendipity provides River Bluff with new girls lacrosse coach

If not for a casual allusion to her days as a college lacrosse player to a recruiter, she might’ve never gotten involved with River Bluff High School and the Gators would still be searching for a new head coach. more

15 players named to Chronicle's All-County softball team

After another season of exceptional softball in Lexington County, a season that saw three teams go all the way to Upper and Lower State finals (Lexington, Chapin and Gray Collegiate), the Chronicle has chosen 15 players to be on the All-County team. more

Lexington County basketball teams gear up for summer showcase

The high school basketball regular season is still five months away, but the summer still represents a time for teams to start to gel and gain valuable in-game experience for the upcoming season. more

In SC high school sports, debate persists about public charters and competitive balance

Many residents aren’t happy with the perceived competitive imbalance at the 2A level, where public charter schools often face off with traditional public schools. more

Michael Watson’s throwback durability provides new opportunity at division one level

In an era of baseball where pitch counts and arm preservation dominates the discourse around starting pitchers, Lexington County Blowfish ace Michael Watson is a bit of a throwback.  more

Pro wakeboarders showcase skills, give instruction at 19th annual Weekend with the Pros

For the 19th year, the SC Rough Riders put on their Weekend with the Pros event on Lake Murray. more

Errors and hitting woes plague Lexington County Blowfish in loss

The Lexington County Blowfish (4-3) surrendered just three runs, only of them earned, but it was not enough to pull out the win as they fell 3-2  against the Macon Bacon. more

Measure to ensure competitive balance in high school athletics removed from state budget

A proviso that would allow the South Carolina High School Sports League to realign schools based on competitive balance was voted to be removed from the state budget.  more

10-day contracts provide window of opportunity for four local Blowfish players

Four Blowfish players started the season with 10-day contracts for a chance to earn a spot on the team while some of the other college players are still in their postseasons. more

Boys’ Soccer All-County team unveiled

With the 2023 season at its end, the Chronicle has compiled a list of the top 11 players in Lexington County for the All-County team.  more
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