Category: Sports

Coverage of Dillon County, SC, sports.

Wildcats Involved In Basketball Tournament Action

The Dillon High School girls basketball team advanced to the fifth place game at the Little Caesars Invitational on Wednesday with a 62-48 win over Conway. The Dillon High School boys basketball team also won on Wednesday with a 71-65 victory over Florence Christian.

Vikings Fall to Cheraw 52-50 in Sonic Shootout

The Latta Vikings fell 52-50 to Cheraw on Wednesday, December 21 in the Sonic Blast Shootout.

Dillon Native John Chavis Named Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year

LSU defensive coordinator and Dillon native John Chavis recently received the 2011 Broyles National Assistant Coach of the Year award.

LMS Holds Record Breaking Canned Food Drive

The Latta Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society collected a grand total of 2,516 food items during their annual Carolina/Clemson canned food drive, setting a new collection record.

Marlboro Dragons Down Warriors 61-44

After winning three in a row, the Dillon Christian School Warriors took a 61-44 loss to Marlboro Academy on Friday, December 16.

Wild Gators Fall 49-40 to Trojans

Lake View’s Wild Gators fell to Green Sea Floyds 49-40 on Thursday, December 15.

Wildcats Finish Sixth in Robeson County Shootout

Dillon’s Wildcat boys took sixth place in the Robeson County Shootout basketball tournament last week, defeating South Robeson but taking losses to Lumberton and Purnell Swett.

Lady Wildcats Take First Loss to Finish Fifth Place in Robeson County Basketball Shootout

Dillon’s Lady Wildcats took their first loss of the seasons on the way to a fifth place finish in the Robeson County Shootout last week.

East Holds Teacher Olympics

Recently, East Elementary held their Second Annual Teacher Olympics. This was an opportunity for teachers to compete in different athletic events while also giving students the chance to see their teachers in action and cheer them on.

Photo Gallery: 2011 Latta Recreation Softball League

A photo gallery of the 2011 Latta Recreation softball teams.