Ridge View wins region opener
2025-10-01
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “family squabble” was once again won by the “big brother”. Ridge View left a rain-drenched Westwood High School with aContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Using your Core Muscles
2025-09-30
By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized somethingContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Follow Through
2025-09-24
By Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distanceContinue Reading
Family Atmosphere Expected When Westwood, Ridge View Clash
2025-09-23
By Thomas Grant Jr. Words like “intense” and “heated” usually describe region contests between two in-district rivals. But Friday’s Region 5-4A matchup between Westwood (4-1,Continue Reading
Will Wilson scores first collegiate TD
2025-09-23
By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson had a productive weekend. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” scored two touchdowns for NorthContinue Reading
National Crappie League Tournament Coming to Lake Murray October 3–4
2025-09-23
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) will host the National Crappie League (NCL) Wild Card Tournament on October 3–4, 2025 at Lake Murray.Continue Reading
Westwood heads to Blythewood to defend ‘Axe’
2025-09-17
By Thomas Grant Jr. Westwood’s Jayce and Angelo Rios hold the Jeannie Schmidt Memorial Trophy after last year’s win over Blythewood. Photo by Thomas Grant Jr.Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Turning Back
2025-09-16
One of the keys to distance is making a full shoulder turn. On the backswing, the big muscles should wind up so that your shouldersContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: The Chip and Run
2025-09-10
By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one ofContinue Reading
Blazers look to rebound after losses to defending champs
2025-09-10
By Thomas Grant Jr. In back-to-back weeks, Ridge View pushed both defending Class 5A champions Northwestern and Dutch Fork to the brink. Despite their bestContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Avoid Deceleration in Your Putting Stroke
2025-09-07
We’ve talked before about finding the balance point—or “sweet spot”—of the putter, and how keeping the wrists quiet under pressure helps your nerves and consistency.Continue Reading