Category: Sports

Coverage of Dillon County, SC, sports.

Dillon Dixie Ponytails State Softball Championship Recap

Dillon opened up the 2012 Dixie Ponytails state tournament with a win against Aynor. Dillon, the defending state champions, exploded for nine runs in the first inning. Eight of the first nine batters reached base.

Dillon’s Coach Jackie Hayes Inducted into SCACA Hall of Fame

Dillon’s Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jackie Hayes was one of seven coaches inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame at the 20th Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, July 22, at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

Latta’s Dixie Angels Finish Second in 10U State Softball Tournament

Latta’s 10U Dixie Angels finished as runner-ups in the Dixie Angels State Tournament.

Warriors’ Kin Melvin Gets First Hole-in-One

Kin Melvin shot his first hole-in-one on Sunday, July 15, while playing at Twin Lakes Country Club in Dillon.

Dillon’s Dixie Ponytails to Play for State Championship

Dillon’s Dixie Ponytails have advanced through the state tournament undefeated and will play Turbeville today at 10 a.m. for the Dixie Ponytails State Softball Championship title.

Photo Gallery: Dixie Belles State Tournament, Saturday, July 14

A photo gallery of the 2012 Dixie Belles State Softball Tournament beginning from Saturday, July 14.

Dillon’s Dixie Belles Win State Title

Dillon’s Dixie Belles won the state title today with a 12-1 win over Edisto in four and a half innings. UPDATED: Dillon’s Ponytails play Sumter tonight, with both teams undefeated in the Dixie Ponytails State Tournament, while Dillon’s Debs will face elimination against Turbeville.

Kwinton Smith Passes on Texas Rangers to Play for Gamecocks

The University of South Carolina lost five recruits to the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, but Kwinton Smith wasn’t one of them.

Dillon 10U All Stars Finish Second in Subdistrict

Dillon’s 9–10 All Stars recently took second place in the 9–10-year-old Minor League Subdistrict tournament in Mullins. Maple Park claimed the title.

Latta Debs Advance to State Tournament

According to online postings from Latta Recreation director Ann Jackson, the Latta Dixie Debs softball team advanced to the state tournament in Turbeville over the weekend.