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South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, including updates from football, basketball, and baseball
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with some updates from the world of South Carolina football recruiting. Athletic linebacker/EDGE prospect Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks. Three Gamecock targets revealed commitments to other teams. Offensive linemen Spike Sowells (NC State Wolfpack) and Cortez Smith (Georgia...
Six must-win games on 2024 South Carolina football schedule, including Clemson
COLUMBIA — After a 5-7 season for South Carolina football last year, coach Shane Beamer is trying to return the Gamecocks to a winning record in 2024. It might be difficult for South Carolina with a new quarterback, key players gone to the NFL or transfer portal and an offensive coordinator in his second season.
Augenstein delivers a Sunday surge to win the Midlands Chevy Dealers City Golf Tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. — On a day when Xander Schauffele surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Open Championship, Henry Augenstein accomplished a similar feat Sunday at the Fort Jackson Golf Club. Augenstein fired a 5-under 67 to win the Midlands Chevy Dealers City Golf Tournament for the...
Lexington graduate wins her first professional tournament
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. — She was a star at Lexington High School where she competed in a number of high profile tournaments. After originally signing with Clemson, Lauren Stephenson transferred to Alabama where she became an First Team All-SEC selection along with earning All-America honors for the Crimson Tide. On...
Lexington deputies: Two dogs survive ill treatment; they're on the mend
LEXINGTON, S.C. — We reported Thursday that Lexington County investigators charged a 40-year-old man, Robert Jachim, with the ill-treatment of five dogs. According to Lexington County investigators, four of the dogs in the home were in wire crates, and the fifth small breed dog was dead in a bathroom.
Humane Society of York County – Pets of the Week
This handsome black and white feline is Sebastian who can be found at the Purrfect Pair Cat Café in Rock Hill, SC. He is feline friendly and loves to visit with new friends. Sebastian is estimated to be 1 year and 4 months young. He is still just a...
Ashley Chastain shares how college softball landscape has changed since playing days at South Carolina
South Carolina softball has changed significantly since head coach Ashley Chastain last took the field for the team. The post Ashley Chastain shares how college softball landscape has changed since playing days at South Carolina appeared first on On3.
Cornhole World Championships Coming To Rock Hill Next Week
The nationally-televised event will be held at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center, featuring individual, team, and pro-level players competing for thousands in prize money. The World Championship, the ACL’s largest cornhole event of the year, offers over $700,000 in payouts across more than 40 events. Over 1,100 players...
Carles makes it back-to-back at SC Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship
Mia Carles, of Clinton, entered the 25th South Carolina Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship last month at The Wildewood Club in Columbia with one goal; repeat as tournament champion. With potentially 108-holes of match play ahead and a competitive field amongst her, it certainly wasn’t going to be an easy task for the reigning champ.
Gamecock sports week in review
Gamecock football coach Shane Beamer said at his SEC Media Days appearance in Dallas last Monday that he did not expect the media to show the Gamecocks much respect in the annual pre-season poll published at the end of the week. He was dead on. The media members who voted...
Post 43 Juniors drop opener in state tournament
NEWBERRY – Struggles abound for Fort Mill Post 43 Juniors as they fell in the opening round of the American Legion Juniors state tournament. After nearly a two-and half-hour delay to the start of the tournament because nearly 2.5 inches of rain wreaked havoc on field conditions the Newberry College baseball field the night before, Fort Mill, a fifth seed, opened the state tournament against Richland Post 215 Red falling 7-3.
South Carolina football disrespected as Williams-Brice left off of hilariously bad stadium rankings list
Most across the world of college football have a solid understanding of the best Saturday venues in the sport. Elite environments like LSU's Tiger Stadium (AKA Death Valley) and Penn State's Beaver Stadium and historic cathedrals like Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines) and Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) always appear near the top of these lists. South Carolina football fans have done their part over the years for Williams-Brice Stadium to be part of these discussions, too.
Five Manning students awarded scholarships by St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54 hosted its annual scholarship donation event on July 8 at the lodge, located at 232 East Boyce Street. Five local students were awarded scholarships to assist with their college and further education expenses. The recipients, listed from left to right in the group photo, are...
Join the Richland County Guardians of the Night K9 5K run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting its annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race/run on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. This event raises funds for the K9 team, covering costs for training,...
First Choice kicks off the school year with backpacks and free groceries
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Believe it or not the school year is right around the corner and families want to start the year off on the right foot. This time of the year can bring a lot of added stress for you and your wallet. “It’s a lot that...
Two 4-star South Carolina football targets announce commitments to rival programs
South Carolina football is starting the most crucial stretch of days on the 2024 recruiting calendar. The Gamecocks have at least 9 recruiting targets making their college decisions public between July 20th and August 3rd, and Shane Beamer and his coaching staff are in a good position to land a few of them.
Locals compete in American Pickleball Tour's Columbia stop
Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in the United States in each of the last three years, and this weekend it has taken over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The American Pickleball Tour is back in town after a successful first visit in 2023, putting on a three-day indoor tournament...
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