PC Launches Esports Program, Hires Renowned Pro and Brand Ambassador as First Coach
November 18, 2021Grab your controllers and buckle up, Blue Hose. Presbyterian College is getting in the game. PC’s new esports program continues to build momentum. This week, the College announced that professional…
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A Conversation with Bob Moran, Charleston Tennis LLC
November 17, 2021In July 2021, Charleston Tennis, LLC announced Credit One Bank as the new title sponsor of the WTA 500 tennis tournament hosted in Charleston, SC. The tennis tournament will celebrate…
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South Pointe Stops Raiders in Playoff Clash
November 15, 2021Laurens knew it was playing a worthy opponent in a 2nd-round Class 4A game in Rock Hill. The South Pointe Stallions were as advertised, eliminating the Raiders by a score…
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Furman Races Past PC Women
November 15, 2021A tough early-season schedule has plagued Alaura Sharp’s Presbyterian women’s basketball program, which opened at Kentucky and took a 68-39 loss at Furman on Friday. The Blue Hose visit Western…
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Blue Hose Conquer VMI in Overtime
November 15, 2021After giving Clemson a bit of a scare in the season opener, Presbyterian, behind Rayshon Harrison’s 32 points, defeated VMI at Templeton Center on Friday night by a score of…
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Blue Hose Decline Continues
November 15, 2021Marist was the latest bearer of sad tidings to visit Bailey Memorial Stadium. The Red Foxes from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., handed the Blue Hose their 8th straight loss by a score…
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Red Devils Roll Dice and Advance
November 13, 2021Clinton, trailing by two touchdowns in the 1st half, came off the deck to upend Lower Richland and advance to the Upstate football semifinals in Class 3A with a 48-34…
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CHS Competitive Cheer Team is Going to State Championship
November 10, 2021The CHS Competitive Cheer team qualified for the AAA State Championship on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Red Devils will travel to Columbia on Nov. 20, to compete in the state…
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Clinton Girls Compete in the State Singles Tournament in Florence
November 10, 2021At the end of each tennis season, the South Carolina High School League hosts a singles tournament for the top girls across the state. Players qualify for the “invitation only”…
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College of Charleston Podcast: Coach Pat Kelsey talks basketball and more
November 9, 2021Head basketball coach Pat Kelsey promises that the College of Charleston men’s basketball team will have a whole new look this season. Literally. When Kelsey was hired in March 2021 to take over as…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Red Devils Score Most Points … Ever
November 8, 2021Clinton High’s football team scored more points in a game than any team in the school’s history. And it was in the Class 3A playoffs, and the Red Devils played…
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Blue Hose Women Enter Season with High Aspirations
November 8, 2021Presbyterian College women’s basketball coach Alaura Sharp has four starters back and no shortage of optimism as the Blue Hose attempt to improve on last season’s 11-10 record. Sharp’s teams…
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Laurens Destroys Easley in 1st Round of 4A Playoffs
November 8, 2021The fact that Easley was seeded higher made no appreciable difference to the Laurens Raiders, who hammered the Green Wave, 56-13, on Friday night in Easley. Quarterback James Rawl threw…
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Blue Hose Come a Little Bit Closer
November 8, 2021Jalen Jones set a pair of school records, but Valparaiso managed to keep Presbyterian at bay in a 65-55 victory on the Beacons’ home turf on Saturday. The Blue Hose…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Basketball
November 4, 2021Clinton YMCA Basketball Registrations for basketball are being taken for the following age groups: (Age as of Dec. 1, 2021) Basics: 5-6 Mini-Mite: 7-8 Jr.Mite: 9-10 Mite: 11-12 All age…
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CHS Girls Tennis Fall to Chapman in Upper State Match
November 2, 2021The CHS Girls Tennis Team had an amazing season, which culminated in their re-match of conference rival, Chapman. Chapman is the only team to beat the Red Devils this season,…
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Calling All Runners – CHS to Host Turkey Trot
November 2, 2021Clinton High School will host the CHS Turkey Trot on November 20th. Local runners and walkers are welcome to participate in the in-person event. The 5k/ 1 mile run (or…
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CHS Girls Tennis Team to Compete in Upper State Championship Tonight
November 2, 2021The CHS Girls Tennis Team will compete in the Upper State Championship tonight after easing through their playoff draw thus far. They beat Berea in round 1, 6-0. They beat…
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Steeplechase of Charleston returns as the signature fall event
November 2, 2021Hollywood, SC – Returning to its full experience, The Post and Courier hosts Steeplechase of Charleston a world-class horse racing event. Five high-stakes horse races will run at the Stono Ferry…
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Clinton Charges Into Playoffs
October 31, 2021Corey Fountain’s Clinton Red Devils put a nice cap on the regular season with a 39-17 victory over perennial rival Woodruff on the Wolverines’ home field. Clinton (9-1) hosts Palmetto…
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Stetson Hands PC Its Hats, 56-14
October 31, 2021Since opening the season with two victories over minor opponents, the Presbyterian Blue Hose have lost six consecutive games, the latest being a 56-14 loss to Stetson in a Pioneer…
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Raiders Roll Past Greer En Route to Easley
October 31, 2021Although Laurens won both Region 2-4A football games it played, the Raiders enter the playoffs as No. 3 seed because COVID forced cancellation of games against Greenwood and Greenville. Nonethless,…
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Clinton High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Take Region III Titles
October 25, 2021On Saturday, October 23 Clinton High School Cross Country teams competed in the Region III AAA Championships. The Red Devil runners finished as winners with the Boys Cross Country team…
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San Diego Disappears in the Distance
October 24, 2021At Presbyterian College homecoming, the Blue Hose allowed a point less than the week before, but the University of San Diego still won by a score of 69-28. Davidson won,…
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Red Devils Win Big at Emerald
October 24, 2021A week after a 1-point loss to Chapman, Clinton’s football team bused to Greenwood and overwhelmed Emerald, 47-0. The Red Devils improved to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in Region 3-3A.…
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Raiders Hold On at White Knoll
October 24, 2021For all practical purposes, Laurens visit to play White Knoll in Lexington meant little. This week’s home game with Greer means much. The 19-14 victory did, however, lift the Raiders…
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Chapin’s Crossland wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Lake Murray
October 20, 2021Pro Johnathan Crossland of Chapin, South Carolina brought a three-day total of 15 bass to the scale weighing 43 pounds, 12 ounces to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Presented by…
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Ridge View High School to induct first Athletic Hall of Fame class this Friday night
October 20, 2021Dating back to the 1995-1996 school year, its first in existence, Ridge View High School has a storied athletic history with multiple team state championships, individual state championships, a countless…
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Raiders Wallop Eastside in 1st Region Game
October 18, 2021After consecutive Region 2-4A cancellations due to COVID, the Laurens Raiders looked recovered and refreshed in a 69-10 victory over Eastside in Taylors. Laurens (3-3) plays outside its region in…
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Blue Hose Absorb 4th Straight Loss
October 18, 2021Davidson won the new Border Cup for its games against Presbyterian with the ease, doubling up the Blue Hose, 70-35, at Richardson Field on Saturday. Presbyterian (2-4, 0-3 Pioneer Football…
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Chapman Hands Red Devils a Bitter Loss
October 18, 2021A tough call that transformed a Clinton interception into a Chapman touchdown played a crucial role in the Panthers’ 27-26 victory over the Red Devils at a near-capacity Wilder Stadium.…
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Blue Hose Set to Embark on Carolina Border Clash with Davidson
October 12, 2021The 2021 Pioneer Football League (PFL) matchup between Davidson and Presbyterian will feature the inaugural Carolina Border Clash for the 1919 Cup. The history between the two schools dates back…
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Clinton High Teacher Successfully Completes Boston Marathon
October 11, 2021Clinton High School science teacher, Laura Fox competed in the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday. Running is not new for Fox. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College (2009) where…
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Blue Hose Come Closer
October 11, 2021Just numerically, Presbyterian College has lost consecutive football games by margins of 72, 20 and 8 points, respectively. The Blue Hose won their 1st two games against teams of modest…
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Clinton’s Wilson named county’s player of week
October 6, 2021Davis Wilson became the 1st quarterback this year to be named Player of the Week by the Laurens County Touchdown Club. The Clinton senior directed the Red Devil offense in…
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Senior Night Brings a Win for CHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams
October 6, 2021Clinton High School Cross Country teams swept their opponents in their final home meet of the year on Monday, October 4th. It was also Senior Night and Dorothy Trent, Joey…
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Two YMCA of Greenville executives recognized for business and community impact
October 5, 2021Barbie Jefferson listed in TALK’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate; MaryEllis Petrosian named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under The YMCA of Greenville shared…
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Red Devils Remain Unbeaten
October 4, 2021Clinton, ranked 3rd in Class 3A, played like it on Friday night as the Red Devils roared past Union County 56-21. Bryson James scored 3 touchdowns and Clinton (6-0, 1-0…
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Hello Weekend – It’s a Busy One!
September 29, 2021It’s a big weekend in Laurens County with TONS of things to do! Squealin’ on the Square is back and you can learn more about the two day event here.…
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Blue Hose Score a Lot, but Not Enough
September 27, 2021Presbyterian scored the 1st 23 points and the final 14, but in between it was all Dayton as the Flyers defeated the Blue Hose 63-43 in a wild Pioneer Football…
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Red Devils Set More Standards in Win over Newberry
September 27, 2021The Clinton Red Devils are 5-0 in football for the 1st time since 2007. Their 41-20 victory over Newberry was the 1st against the Bulldogs since 2012. Read the full…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K Run
September 22, 2021It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K. Join us on Saturday, October…
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Greenville Triumph seeking name suggestions for new women’s team
September 21, 2021Think you’ve got a great idea for naming Greenville’s new women’s soccer team that begins play in the spring? Fans are encouraged to visit GreenvilleTriumph.com/WLeague to submit ideas for the club’s new…
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Greenville Triumph SC launches search for coach of women’s team
September 20, 2021The Greenville Triumph SC has launched its search for a coach to lead the newly formed women’s soccer team and to develop opportunities to get women and young girls more…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Red Devils Win Big on Homecoming
September 20, 2021Clinton remained unbeaten with a 49-7 homecoming victory over Blue Ridge at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils take a 4-0 record into Friday night’s game, also at home, against nearby…
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Raiders Fall in 3 Overtimes
September 20, 2021After a late comeback — and a missed field goal that could have won in regulation — Laurens lost for the 3rd time. In Lexington, River Bluff defeated the Raiders,…
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Campbell Turns Tables on PC
September 20, 2021In its 1st two games, Presbyterian used the innovative football approach of new head coach Kevin Kelley to outscore meager opposition by a combined score of 152-46. The trend reversed…
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Red Devils Dominate Calhoun County
September 12, 2021Calhoun County, a small school in St. Matthews, did Clinton a great favor by agreeing to play the Red Devils after Swansea had to cancel. Not only did Clinton play…
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