Archive By Author - Tom Didato
Thunder from above gives way to thunder on the track at Sonny Greer Memorial Race
Sponsored by the Palmetto Drag Racer Association (PDRA) and the Darlington track, the event was held to honor the memory of the late Kershaw County resident, businessman and friend, Sonny Greer. A founding member of the organization, Greer is widely remembered for his honest character, fun nature and talent with high-performance cars, engines and custom restorations.
Ansley, Baldwin come up big as Post 17 rebounds with win
Kershaw County got the three things it needed most Friday night; a win, a little breathing room in second place and some rest, although not necessarily in that order.
Perkins is prepared to take the next step in his track career at USC-Upstate
When you are a new coach, regardless of the sport, it is always nice to have that one senior who can be your "go-to" guy or girl to help ease your transition to the program.
Dorton's summer gets complicated
When he signed a national letter-of-intent to play baseball at the College of Charleston earlier this spring, Will Dorton talked about a last-ditch effort by coaches from the University of South Carolina to try and get him to change his mind and sign with the Gamecocks.
Six hours later ... Post 17 holds on for 30-24 victory
SUMTER -- There are a lot of things that can happen in a baseball game. Different situations and even different feats by players always occur, but two teams combining to score 54 runs in one game? It doesn't happen often … if at all. However, that's what happened in Tuesday's American Legion League III game at the Crestwood High School baseball field as Kershaw County Post 17 defeated Dalzell-Shaw, 30-24, in 11 ...
L-E's Dorton selected by Reds in 15th round of MLB Draft
The Cincinnati Reds selected former Lugoff-Elgin standout Will Dorton with the 475th pick in the 15th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday afternoon.
Davis looks to stay on a roll while playing for Lancers
After what was considered a sub-par junior season, Kal Davis put up some eye-popping numbers for the Camden High baseball team this past spring.
17ers' rally falls short in 5-4 loss to Sumter
A night which had a controversial start ended with Sumter holding off a late-game Kershaw County rally as visiting Post 15 left American Legion Park with a 5-4 victory Post 17 Monday night in a battle of League III American Legion unbeatens.
Dorton, King lead post 17 past Manning-Santee for third win
MANNING -- Kershaw County Post 17 continued its winning ways on Thursday, defeating Manning-Santee 9-5 at the Manning High School baseball field to move to a 3-0 start on the young American Legion season. The 17ers' Stephen Boneparte scored in four of his six plate appearances and the visitors took advantage of some early control issues by Manning-Santee starting pitcher Corey Brown, who labored through four innings of work. "Our pitchers ...
Few ready for the challenge of two seasons of golf after signing with USC-L
College means a change of life for any freshman. That also includes how things are both inside and outside the classroom.
Post 17ers make quick work of Hartsville in 15-4 victory
Lose a chance for a win or protect a young arm. The decision was simple for Kershaw County Post 17 American Legion head coach Curtis Johnson when he made the call to go get starting pitcher Grayson King with two gone in the top of the fifth inning with KC holding a sizeable, 10-3, lead over visiting Hartsville on Tuesday night at American Legion Park. By virtue of getting the third out ...
Out of the pen, into the fire
COLUMBIA -- It was two days before the University of South Carolina baseball team was to open defense of its NCAA national championship and Forrest Koumas still had no idea as to when he would be getting the ball.
Dorton turns up the heat as P-17ers open with a 7-2 win
In a perfect world, first-year Kershaw County American Legion head coach Curtis Johnson would have brought Will Dorton in one or, two innings later.
Winter Memories not ready to melt in the heat of summer
Winter Memories, a 3-year-old El Prado- Memories of Silver by Silver Hawk filly scored her second win in as many starts this year by taking Monday's $150,000-added Sands Point Stakes (Gr. 2) at Belmont Park.
Connell ready to soldier on after signing with The Citadel
All you have to do is look around at the landscape which is college athletics and read the headlines about those who make a mockery of the word "student" in the term student-athlete.
Articles By Author - Tom Didato
Creed’s legacy will live on via tourney
In the days and weeks following the passing of Jimmy Creed Jr. last October, Camden County Club head professional, Matt McCarley, racked his brain as to what would be the most fitting tribute to his close friend and one of the club's most popular members.
Dogs focus on ‘D’ in spring practice
There was hardly a word said as to last fall's 2-8 campaign before, during or after Camden's spring football practice for the 2013 season.
Dogs, Demons host Friday scrimmages
Both the Camden and Lugoff-Elgin varsity football teams will conclude their spring practice sessions with scrimmages on Friday night and the public is invited to attend both contests.
Kirkwood grad Freedom Child flies to win in Peter Pan
When Freedom Child was declared a non-starter in the Wood Memorial on April 6, the 3-year-old's shot at the Kentucky Derby went by the boards.
Take the long way home
It was as gentle a demotion --- if there is such a thing --- as anyone could expect to receive when they were presented with the bad news.
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