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Denmark Tech women’s cross country wins 2026 NSAC Championship

DENMARK - The Denmark Technical College women’s cross country team captured the 2026 New South Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Umatilla, Florida, led by individual …

Hawks soar to 5 State Championships

Breyanna Williams earned 2 more State Champion titles for the 100m hurdles and the 400m hurdles.

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks track and field teams claimed five State Championship titles and received 13 All-State selections.  The Hawks traveled to Spring Valley High School in Columbia …

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Members of the Barnwell Warhorse cross country team traveled to Colleton County for a multi-team meet last week.
Barnwell cross country off and running
The Barnwell Warhorse cross country team is finally competing in cross country meets after weather conditions led to a slow start for the 2026 season.  Last Wednesday, September 23, the …
The Blackville-Hilda Hawks have been winning the battle up front. Jayden Peeples ran for 255 yards and scored 4 TDs against the Panthers.
Hawks battle but fall to Georgia’s Portal Panthers 39-38
The Blackville-Hilda Hawks and head coach Dwayne Garrick are not afraid of a challenge.  Last Friday, September 25, the Hawks flew a little farther from the nest as usual. Blackville-Hilda …
The Allendale-Fairfax Tigers hosted the St. John's Islanders on September 25, 2026 for the Allendale-Fairfax homecoming game.
Tigers Dominate in Homecoming Game
On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Allendale-Fairfax Tigers (1-5) went to battle against the St. John’s Islanders (1-4). It was homecoming night for the Tigers as they looked poised to notch their first win of 2026.
Hawks sweep HKT 3-0
The Blackville-Hilda Hawks hit the road last Tuesday, September 15 for a Region 4-1A clash with the Trojans of Hunter-Kinard-Tyler. The Hawks were not deterred by playing away from home and not only …
Barnwell volleyball keeps winning
The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team played three matches last week and won all three to improve to 10-2 on the season and a perfect 7-0 in Region 4-1A play. The Horses hosted Silver Bluff and …

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JDA moves to 6-0 with 40-0 win over King’s Academy

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders had a little bit of a ride last Friday, September 18 as they traveled to Florence to face the King’s Academy Lions. The long ride did not seem to bother the …

Hawks remain unbeaten after 54-6 win over Tigers

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks are a perfect 5-0 at the midway point of the season, after a strong 54-6 win over the Tigers of Allendale-Fairfax.  The Friday, September 18 contest was held in …
The JDA Raiders have charged out to a 5-0 record this year after defeating Cambridge Academy 48-0.

Raiders battle the weather and Cougars for 48-0 win

The JDA Raiders have charged out to a 5-0 record this year after defeating Cambridge Academy 48-0. The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders had to battle two opponents last Friday, September 11 when …
Rilee Sandifer sets the ball for another Warhorse kill.

Barnwell volleyball wins 4 straight

The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team has been playing some very good volleyball this year. They are currently riding a four-game winning streak as this article is going to press. The Lady Warhorses …
Barnwell's Torye Pickens had a huge game, rushing for 2 TD's and returning 2 Interceptions for 2 more TD's.

Warhorses sink the Vikings 42-18

The Barnwell Warhorses hosted their nearby rivals from Denmark-Olar this past Thursday, September 10 at Mac Wier Stadium in Barnwell. Both teams were coming into the game hoping to earn both the win …
#4 Marquel Williams scored 3 touchdowns and led the team in tackles to help the Raiders stay undefeated.

JDA beats defending State Champions 22-18 to remain unbeaten

Friday night’s big showdown between unbeatens lived up to the pregame hype.  Jefferson Davis Academy entered the game riding a three-game winning streak that included wins over Providence …

Terrian Johnson, #52, and the Hawks' offensive line have been winning the battle up front, allowing the Hawks' running game to dominate their first three games.

Hawks are 3-0 after 40-0 win over Warriors

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks cruised to a 40-0 victory over the visiting Whale Branch Warriors last Friday, September 4, in front of an excited Blackville-Hilda home crowd. The win moves the Hawks to …
Gavin Ward heading to William & Mary to play basketball.

USC Salk student gets NIL agreement to play basketball for William & Mary

WALTERBORO, S.C.  — At USC Salkehatchie’s Walterboro campus, Gavin Ward found a place to grow as a student, an athlete, and a person. His time with the men’s basketball program helped …

Raiders ground Eagles 36-0

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders took to the road for their Friday, August 28 matchup against the Fighting Eagles from Palmetto Christian Academy. The Mount Pleasant crowd favored the Fighting …

Barnwell falls to Pelion 17-7

The Barnwell Warhorses traveled to Pelion this past Friday, August 28 for a damp, humid contest against the Panthers. Barnwell was looking to improve to 2-0 and the Pelion team was hoping to rebound …

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