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Murphy resigns as Walhalla girls’ coach
February 23, 2012 – 12:30 am | No Comment
Murphy resigns as Walhalla girls’ coach

Razorback girls’ basketball coach Cheryl Murphy announced Wednesday she is resigning from her coaching duties for personal reasons.

Mental approach helps power Stewart
February 23, 2012 – 12:25 am | No Comment
Mental approach helps power Stewart

High school wrestling has many misconceptions, perhaps chief among them that it’s a sport for the biggest and strongest of the gene pool — but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Recent play signals progress for Tigers’ Jennings
February 23, 2012 – 12:20 am | No Comment
Recent play signals progress for Tigers’ Jennings

With the hype that comes with being a McDonald’s All-American out of high school, suffice it to say Clemson forward Milton Jennings hasn’t exactly lived up to the billing at this point his career.

Clemson briefs: Alumni basketball game set for Friday
February 23, 2012 – 12:15 am | No Comment
Clemson briefs: Alumni basketball game set for Friday

The Clemson men’s basketball program will hold an alumni game Friday night at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Tigers get defensive in Atlanta
February 22, 2012 – 12:30 am | No Comment
Tigers get defensive in Atlanta

Clemson head coach Brad Brownell wasn’t sure how his young team was going to respond following Saturday’s loss at North Carolina.

W-O’s Westbury thrives on work ethic
February 22, 2012 – 12:25 am | No Comment
W-O’s Westbury thrives on work ethic

West-Oak High School senior Matt Westbury is a mild-mannered, quiet, laid-back guy who is, on the surface, typical of most students in their senior year.

Transfers pack punch for Clemson
February 22, 2012 – 12:20 am | No Comment
Transfers pack punch for Clemson

First at-bats at Doug Kingsmore Stadium are normally memorable experiences for Tiger players and for their opponents. Having it as a freshman on Opening Day is extra special.

Clemson finishes second at Puerto Rico Classic
February 22, 2012 – 12:15 am | No Comment
Clemson finishes second at Puerto Rico Classic

Thomas Bradshaw fired a four-under-par 68 on Tuesday to lead Clemson to a second-place finish at the Puerto Rico Classic.

Tigers ready for quick turnaround
February 21, 2012 – 12:30 am | No Comment
Tigers ready for quick turnaround

No matter how easy it would be to do, the Clemson basketball team can neither look back or forward as its heads to Philips Arena tonight to face Georgia Tech.

Area wrestlers advance to State
February 21, 2012 – 12:25 am | No Comment
Area wrestlers advance to State

With their individual seasons on the line Saturday at Eastside High School, a number of area wrestlers turned in huge performances at the Class 3A Upper State qualifier.

Lady Bobcats’ season ends at Clinton
February 21, 2012 – 12:15 am | No Comment
Lady Bobcats’ season ends at Clinton

Heading into the third round of the Class 3A playoffs, Clinton High School girls’ basketball coach Chris Wofford gave a challenge to his girls — make someone besides Kianna Holland beat you.

Shaffer pleased with Tigers’ opening series
February 21, 2012 – 12:15 am | No Comment
Shaffer pleased with Tigers’ opening series

The Clemson baseball team won two of its first three games on opening weekend, and no one was more relieved than Richie Shaffer.

Recruiting roundup: State’s top junior tiring of process
February 21, 2012 – 12:10 am | No Comment
Recruiting roundup: State’s top junior tiring of process

The recruiting process is starting to wear on next year’s projected No. 1 in-state prospect, athlete Tramel Terry of Goose Creek.

High school roundup: Warriors finish third at State tourney
February 21, 2012 – 12:05 am | No Comment
High school roundup: Warriors finish third at State tourney

The Oconee Christian Academy girls’ basketball team finished third in the SCACS State Tournament over the weekend at Grace Christian School.

Daniel softball ranked No. 1 in state
February 21, 2012 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Daniel softball ranked No. 1 in state

Coming off arguably its best season in school history, the Daniel High School softball team is entering the season as the team to beat in Class 3A.

Clemson briefs: Six Tigers to participate in NFL combine
February 21, 2012 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Clemson briefs: Six Tigers to participate in NFL combine

Six members of the Clemson football team have been invited to the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, which will be held Feb. 22-28 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.