Quiet this week in Legion Baseball
2024-07-02
By Thomas Grant Jr. Call this week the “calm before the storm” in American Legion baseball. It’s a relatively light schedule for Lexington Post 7,Continue Reading
American Legion Post 79 Annual BBQ Fundraiser
2024-06-28
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark your calendars for a delightful and purposeful event! The American Legion Post 79 is excited to announce its Annual BBQContinue Reading
West Columbia, Lexington battling for first place
2024-06-18
By Thomas Grant Jr. West Columbia Post 79 and Lexington Post 7 are involved in a 3-team race for first place in the American LegionContinue Reading
West Columbia rebounds from season-opening loss
2024-06-11
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a walk-off loss to Lexington Post 7 to open the season, West Columbia Post 79 rebounded with two straight victories.Continue Reading
West Columbia Post 79 drops season opener
2024-06-04
By Thomas Grant Jr. Visiting teams suffered several defeats in comeback fashion this season at Lexington High School’s Wildcat Stadium. On Monday, West Columbia PostContinue Reading
American Legion Post 79 awards scholarships
2023-08-08
American Legion West Columbia Post 79 held its annual scholarship banquet. A total of nine players – Preston Coggins, Robert McMillan, Josh Raines, London Spires,Continue Reading
All-Stars
2023-07-19
By Thomas Grant, Jr. There is one more American Legion game to be played this season for West Columbia first baseman Corbin Wright and LexingtonContinue Reading
West Columbia, Chapin/Newberry close out regular season
2023-07-07
The South Carolina American Legion baseball season ended in different fashion Thursday for both West Columbia Post 79 and Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24. In the end,Continue Reading
West Columbia steps into the sun
2023-06-28
By Thomas Grant Jr. Much of last week for West Columbia Post 79 could be summed up by singer B.J. Thomas’ opening words to hisContinue Reading
Post 79 looking for wins
2023-06-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. With two weeks left in the regular season, West Columbia Post 79 finds itself on the outside of the American LegionContinue Reading