Lamar High names Wilkes new head varsity football coach
Chad Wilkes will be the new head varsity football coach for the Lamar High School Silver Foxes, the Darlington County School District announced last Thursday. Wilkes is currently athletics director and head varsity football coach at C.E. Murray High School in Greeleyville. “Through the interview process, I became extremely impressed with Coach Wilkes’ character and his work ethic,” Lamar High Principal Kathy Gainey said. “He brings...
Patriots’ Parker named to All-America Team
Francis Marion University senior Brandon Parker has been selected to the 2018-19 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II All-America Team. The recognition of Parker marks the second year in a row the Patriots have had a member of their men’s basketball squad named to an All-American team, as guard Detrek Browning was recognized for 2017-18. Parker was one of only two players from the Southeast Region (and the...
Darlington High’s Evans signs with Coastal Carolina track and field program
Darlington High School track and field star Kadasia Evans will compete next year for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The school held a signing ceremony for Evans March 15, where her family, friends and coaches joined in to celebrate. Darlington High School Principal Cortney Gehrke praised Evans’ spirit and work ethic. “Kadasia is not only an outstanding athlete, but she is also an outstanding student,” Gehrke said. “She is willing...
Five HHS student-athletes sign letters of intent
Hartsville High School celebrated five student-athletes who signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports. Family, friends, fellow students and teammates along with coaches participated in the event that highlighted four sports programs. The signing ceremony was held in the Hartsville High School arena. Zachory Farmer will remain local as he heads to Coker College to play soccer. Garrett Gainey committed to Winthrop University to...
Darlington struggles offensively in shutout to Hartsville
Quiet bats resulted in a quiet night for Darlington as the Falcons were shut out at home against the Hartsville Red Foxes 5-0 on March 19.
Four-run fourth propels Darlington past Lamar
Behind a four-run bottom of the fourth inning, the Darlington Falcons defeated the Lamar Silver Foxes at home last Wednesday night 6-2.