Gill added to Esports roster
Coker College Director of Esports Joseph Rudy announced the addition of Jonathan Gill to the 2018-19 roster. Gill joins Michael Ponton, Stephen Gifford-Reis, Justin Steeves, Madison Schmidt, and Aden Vermeersch on the esports squad. “I am extremely excited to have Jonathan join us at Coker,” said Rudy. “His experience in the Overwatch scene is exactly what we need to be competitive during our first season. Jonathan...
Darlington keeps up good start in junior legion
By Drake Horton Contributing Writer Darlington – It might have been a slow start, but it was an impressive finish. After falling behind early against Marlboro County, Darlington exploded for 10 runs in the bottom of the third and two more in the fifth to win 12-2 in just five innings this past Wednesday at home. Down 2-0 going into the bottom half of the third inning, the idea that Darlington would run-rule Marlboro County was few and...
Bates chosen for national combine
Joshua Bates from Darlington High School was selected as a linebacker to attend the Blue-Grey National Super Combine in Dallas, TX June 2nd-3rd, 2018. As a sophomore Bates led in defensive tackles during the 2016 season with 88 tackles and as a junior with 115 tackles in the 2017 season. Averaging more than 11 tackles per game last year with 48 solo tackles, Bates was honored as the All-Region and Defensive Player of the Year for both...
Falcons look to sharpen baseball tools in junior legion summer baseball
The Darlington Falcons baseball season might be over, but it is already trying to get a head start for next season.
Lady Cobras add three to 2018-2019 basketball roster
Coker College head women’s basketball coach Shannon Johnson has announced the signing of Amanda Cherry, Ashauntee Nelson, and Hope Richardson to the 2018-19 roster. Cherry, a native of Monroe, N.C., attended Sun Valley High School where she was a member of the women’s basketball and softball teams for the Spartans. Cherry had an impressive career on the court for the Spartans, being named a two-time Southern Carolina...
Coker’s Cleary Earns Spot on Google Cloud Academic All-District First-Team
Coker baseball player Connor Cleary has been named to the Google Cloud Academic All-District First-Team, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Clearly was selected to the first-team as an infielder for district three, which includes schools from Conference Carolinas, Peach Belt, and the South Atlantic Conference. The 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District Baseball Team recognizes the nation’s...