Darlington comes up short in championship against West Florence
By Drake Horton, Contributing Writer Darlington’s quest to win two basketball tournaments during the school’s Christmas break came up just short as the Falcons lost to the West Florence Knights in the championship game of the Pepsi-Carolina Classic by a score of 87-76 at West Florence High School on December 30. Beating the Knights twice already, Darlington looked to get a rare three-game sweep against West Florence and the Falcons...
The tradition returns!
Darlingon Raceway to celebrate past, present and future leading into 2015 Labor Day weekend Darlington Raceway entering its 66th consecutive year hosting NASCAR’s top-tier touring series, the track will commemorate its return to Labor Day weekend in 2015 by honoring its storied past while celebrating the future. With the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500® returning to its celebrated Labor Day weekend date, the Lady in...
FMU to hold men’s soccer ID Camp
The Francis Marion University men’s soccer program will hold a Winter Identification (ID) Camp, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The camp is for advanced players who are sophomores, juniors, and seniors playing at the high school and select levels who are interested in playing college soccer. The cost will be $55. Walk-up participants will be accepted. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the soccer training fields...
Falcons comeback twice against Lamar
The season might be early, but that does not mean something cannot be learned.
Lady Falcons open up region season with win
Darlington scored eight right runs in the first inning and Lady Falcon pitcher Hannah Gainey had a strong showing on the mound in a 15-0 region opening win over Crestwood last Friday.
DHS tennis team beats Marlboro Academy
Darlington men’s varsity tennis beat Marlboro Academy with a score of 5-2 on March 11 for the Falcons’ first win of the season. Jacob Nutter and Kendall Howle earned their first career varsity win as they beat Brice Odom and Luke Powers with set scores of 6-2 and 6-2. Austin Blackman, Mark Barber, and Chris Moore won their singles matches and Darlington won at first doubles as well in straight sets. According to Coach Michael...