Category: Sports

Coverage of Dillon County, SC, sports.

Wildcats Open Soccer Season on March 8

The Dillon Wildcats will open the regular season of soccer action on Thursday, March 8, with a non-conference game at Marlboro County High School.

Latta’s Ladson Signs with Mars Hill College

Latta’s Kelvin Ladson signed a commitment letter for a full scholarship with Mars Hill College on Wednesday, February 29.

Lake View’s Travis Ford Named to All-SEC Academic Honor Roll

Ford is a 6’3” 284-lb. junior offensive lineman who rotated in at center in several games this year for the Gamecocks and played guard in the Capitol One Bowl against Nebraska.

State Basketball Playoff Updates

Although all our local basketball teams have officially been eliminated, the chase for a state title continues elsewhere.

Lake View, Latta, Dillon All Rank in S.C. Softball Coaches Preseason Poll

Lake View, Latta, and Dillon all ranked in the top 10 softball teams for their classes in the South Carolina Softball Coaches Association Preseason Poll.

Latta Falls as Flashes Advance to First Championship Game in 30 Years

For the first time in over 30 years, the Johnsonville Flashes will be heading to the lower state championship as they defeated the Latta Vikings 63-53 on Tuesday night.

Kin Melvin Named All-Region

Dillon Christian School’s Kin Melvin, who recently set a new all-time scoring record at the school, has been named to the South Carolina Independent School Association’s Region 4-2A All-Region basketball team.

Warriors Eliminated from SCISA Playoffs

The Dillon Christian School Warriors were eliminated from the SCISA state playoff tournament on Saturday as they fell 54-33 to Spartanburg Day.

Monarchs Eliminate Lady Wildcats, Fall to Bishop England in 2A Playoffs

Dillon’s Lady Wildcats were eliminated by Manning’s Lady Monarchs on Tuesday, February 14, in a game were free throws were the biggest factor.

Sessions Scores Hole-in-One on 68th Birthday

Friday, February 17, was my 68th birthday, and I told my golfing friends that I hoped I could shoot my age of 68. I didn’t do that, but I did have my fourth hole-in-one of my golfing life.