Watkins sidelined with season-ending injury
2025-01-07
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Northeast News The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will not have the services of junior forwardContinue Reading
Brookland-Cayce boys, girls take trophies at tournaments
2024-12-31
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Cayce Roundball Classic has become the holiday basketball tournament for LexingtonCounty and high school basketball fans. Held at Brookland-Cayce HighContinue Reading
Northside Christian Academy girls off to perfect start
2024-12-09
By Thomas Grant Jr. The early season has seen winning basketball adorn Northside Christian Academy as much as holiday decorations. Both teams are off toContinue Reading
Ashlyn Watkins reinstated to Gamecock basketball
2024-11-07
By Thomas Grant Jr. Defending national champion South Carolina is expected to get one of its top rebounders back on the court. The Athletics DepartmentContinue Reading
The Bash returns to Ridge View for 12th year
2024-10-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School.Continue Reading
Ridge View grad, NBA forward GG Jackson suffers injury
2024-09-03
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2023-24 rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II ended on a positive note. It appears the former RidgeContinue Reading
State champion, USC guard Cam Scott holds weekend camp
2024-08-12
By Thomas Grant, Jr. All-State guard Cam Scott, a recent graduate and state boys’ basketball champion from Lexington High School, and now a freshman onContinue Reading
Town Honors Sheila Foster: USC Women’s Basketball Legend
2024-08-05
The Town of Irmo recently honored Sheila Foster for her outstanding accomplishments in the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program, presenting her with aContinue Reading
Ridge View’s GG Jackson makes NBA All-Rookie team
2024-05-29
A season that started in the G League ended with Memphis Grizzlies forward G.G. Jackson receiving recognition from the NBA. The former Ridge View stateContinue Reading
Legendary Coach Tim Whipple Retires After 43 Years
2024-05-14
By Thomas Grant, Jr. After 848 career victories, six state boys basketball titles and having sent numerous players into the college and coaching ranks overContinue Reading
G.G. Jackson closes rookie season on high note
2024-04-15
By Thomas Grant Jr. The accolades have not appeared as often and prominent as it has for high-profile rookies like San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama.Continue Reading