Sports

Irmo Honors Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

During a pregame ceremony Friday night, Irmo High School officially honored its coach by putting his name on the floor. The defending state champion Yellow Jackets promptly went out on Tim Whipple Court and beat Ridge View 57-52 in a AAAA state championship game rematch.

Ellington’s Double-Duty Schedule Set

South Carolina’s two-sport star Bruce Ellington will miss one more basketball game to join the football team at the Capital One Bowl. The school said Friday at Ellington would not play Dec. 31 when the basketball team takes on USC Upstate at Colonial Life Arena. He will be back on the court January 3rd when the Gamecocks take on South Carolina State.

A Clemson Christmas

Thursday was the first day the Clemson Tiger players spoke to the media since its ACC Championship on December 3rd. Among the topics, the NFL future of junior tight end Dwayne Allen, and the holiday cheery atmosphere that was witnessed during football practice.

3 Gamecocks Preseason Baseball All-Americans

South Carolina senior left-handed pitcher Michael Roth, junior right-handed pitcher Matt Price and junior first baseman Christian Walker all picked up 2012 Preseason All-America accolades as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday afternoon.