What You Need to Know About Field Hockey
Coker College is gearing up for the return of field hockey in the fall of 2018. The Cobras, a member of the South Atlantic Conference, will compete in field hockey for the first time since the school last sponsored the sport back in 1977. The sport of field hockey has grown throughout the country and has continued to increase in popularity in the southeast region of the United States. Here’s a quick tutorial on the sport of...
What to make of Darlington’s surprising junior varsity success
ver the last couple of weeks, due to various reasons I have not been able to cover any of Darlington’s junior legion baseball games.
Hartsville High School introduces Justin Johnson as new head girls’ basketball coach
Hartsville High School (HHS) introduced Justin Johnson as its new head girls’ basketball coach Tuesday morning during a press conference held inside the HHS arena. Johnson most recently served as the head boys’ basketball coach at Cheraw High School as well as a teacher of physical education at Long Middle School. HHS Athletics Director Jamie Horton said she expects Johnson’s experience will prove valuable moving forward. “Mr. Johnson...
Johnson adds three to 2018-19 roster
Coker College head women’s basketball coach Shannon Johnson has announced the signing of Avahna Baker, Jalah Horton, and Janell Horton to the 2018-19 roster. Baker, a native of Florence, S.C., attended Wilson High School where she was a member of the girl’s basketball team for the Tigers. On the court, Baker earned the “Tenacious Tiger” award, Coaches award, “Gotta Have Heart” award, and the FSD1...
Darlington High School hires Michael Jordan as new athletics director
Darlington High School hired Michael Jordan to be its new athletics director, the Darlington County School District announced last week. The Darlington County Board of Education approved the selection during its meeting June 11. Darlington High Principal Cortney Gehrke said she is excited for the experience Jordan brings to the school. “Coach Jordan’s extensive athletic experience is going to be an asset to Darlington High...
Darlington rides big second inning to win over West Florence
The game might have lasted all seven innings, but it took Darlington just one inning to defeat the West Florence junior legion baseball team this past Wednesday at home.