SCHSL pushes back start date for 2020 football season
The South Carolina High School League's executive committee unanimously approved a new proposal, which delays the start of the 2020 football season by two weeks.
WATCH: Fall sports decision delayed until August
The appellate panel of the South Carolina High School delayed a decision on Lexington County's plan to flip fall and spring sports seasons.
SCHSHL changes football dates due to COVID-19
The South Carolina High School League's executive committee voted Wednesday morning to move the start of fall sports to September because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: SCHSL "seriously considering" moving football season to spring
The proposed season would begin Jan. 25 and run until April 2. It would include six regular-season games, followed by four rounds of the state playoffs.
Lexington District One to resume face-to-face athletic workouts on Wednesday
This comes after a two-week review of the district's health and safety protocols.
Lexington One suspending athletic workouts, activities
Lexington County School District One is the latest district to suspended all current face to face athletic practices, workouts, and activities.
Lexington Two suspends summer athletics activities due to COVID-19
Lexington Two will suspend summer workouts and athletics activities in an abundance of caution, due to a recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the area.
Richland County One postpones conditioning for fall sports
Richland County School District One announced its delaying conditioning activities for fall sports, due to the coronavirus.
Blythewood wide receiver Josh Burrell commits to Florida State
He also had offers from Appalachian State, Arizona State, Arkansas and Charlotte.
SCHSL releases guidelines for sports' return
The South Carolina High School league published guidelines on Thursday afternoon, detailing a return to sports this summer.
Lower Richland hires new football coach
Lower Richland has a new football coach.
Rodney Barr stepping down at Lower Richland
Rodney Barr is stepping down as the head coach of the Lower Richland football team.
River Bluff wide receiver commits to ACC school
One of River Bluff's best wide receivers is heading north.
CA Johnson hires Columbia native who coached Alshon Jeffery
Columbia's own Walt Wilson is coming home.
WATCH: Spring Valley's Hunter Rogers signs with Carolina
After a standout 2019 season, a Spring Valley wideout will walk-on at USC.
WATCH: Jackson Muschamp signs with Georgia Wednesday
Will Muschamp's son, Jackson, signed with Georgia Wednesday during a National Signing Day ceremony at Hammond School.
USC awaits signed letter of intent from Jordan Burch
Huntley and Burch highlight a stellar recruiting class for South Carolina, which pulled in four of the top five players in the Palmetto State, and eight of the top 11.
Jackson Muschamp commits to Georgia
Sources confirmed to ABC Columbia Tuesday night Jackson Muschamp, Will Muschamp's son, will commit to Georgia on Wednesday during National Signing Day.
Hammond quarterback Jackson Muschamp commits to Colorado State
Muschamp also had offers from Boston College, Jacksonville State, Middle Tennessee, Wofford, Western Carolina, and Samford.
Spring Valley's Hunter Rogers to walk on to Gamecock football team
After a standout 2019 season, a Spring Valley wideout will walk-on at USC.
Dutch Fork's Tom Knotts named National Coach of the Year
Dutch Fork High School varsity football coach and athletic director Tom Knotts has been named the 2019 National High School Football Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Football Coach of the Year. The award is presented jointly with High School Football America.
WATCH: Dutch Fork's Jalin Hyatt wins MVP in 2019 Shrine Bowl win over North Carolina
Dutch Fork standout and Tennessee signee Jalin Hyatt was a one-man wrecking crew for South Carolina's offense, bringing down six receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns as the Palmetto State secured a 28-17 win.
WATCH: East Beats West in 2019 Columbia Metro Senior Bowl
Click the video above to see highlights from Friday Night's Columbia Metro Senior Bowl at Brookland-Cayce High School.
WATCH: Will Muschamp breaks down recruiting challenges, 2020 class on Early National Signing Day
South Carolina's 2020 recruiting class jumped to No. 17 in the nation thanks to a notable last-minute commitment from the Gamecocks' backyard.
WATCH: Hammond DL, state's top recruit Jordan Burch commits to South Carolina
Jordan Burch didn't show his cards until the very end.
T.L. Hanna's 'Radio' Kennedy, inspiration for 2003 film, dies at 73
James "Radio" Kennedy, a man with an intellectual disability who befriended a high school football team in South Carolina and was the inspiration for the 2003 film "Radio," died Sunday morning.
Dutch Fork claims fourth-straight state championship
In a back and forth game between Dutch Fork and Dorman, the Silver Foxes were the last standing in 5A ball Saturday afternoon.
WATCH: Dutch Fork seeks fourth-straight 5A Title
Tom Knotts and the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes will face Dorman for the 5A state championship. A win gives the Silver Foxes the most 5A championships in state history.
WATCH: Saluda Football celebrates first state title since 1963
The Tigers defeated the Barnwell War Horses 39-14 to claim the 2019 SCHSL 2A State Championship.
"Why not us?" Saluda back in state championship after 50-year wait
It only took the Saluda Tigers about 50 years to get back to a football state championship.
WATCH: 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A HS Football Semifinal Action
See which teams from the Midlands are moving on to play for a state championship next week in Columbia.
Legendary Summerville football head coach John McKissick passes away at 93
In his career as the Green Wave's head coach, McKissick amassed more victories (621) than any football coach at any level in America.
WATCH: 2A quarterfinal games from Friday Night Fever
Click the video to see highlights from Abbeville vs. Gray Collegiate and Saluda vs. Southside from this week's Friday Night Fever.
WATCH: SCISA Championship highlights, plus 5A, 4A and 3A playoff games
Click the video to watch highlights from Hammond's SCISA Championship win Friday night, plus 5A, 4A and 3A high school football playoff highlights.
Hammond tops Laurence Manning Academy 49-21 to claim third straight SCISA 3A state title
This is the Skyhawks 17th overall state championship in football, their 11th since 2006, and their fifth in the last six seasons.
Hammond senior class hoping to cap stellar careers with SCISA Championship
It's a senior class that features the nation's top recruit, a USC commit and an SEC coach's son, and after Friday night, it could go home with another championship.
Nation's No. 2 prospect and Hammond star Jordan Burch announces commitment date
The five-star from the Midlands has narrowed down his top-five schools to LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, and South Carolina.
WATCH: 3A, 2A, and SCISA Second-Round Highlights from Friday Night Fever
Click the video above to see all the highlights from the 3A, 2A, and SCISA Midlands teams fighting in the second round of the State Playoffs.
WATCH: 5A, 4A, and 3A Second-Round Highlights on Friday Night Fever
Click the video above to see all the highlights from the 5A, 4A, and 3A Midlands teams fighting in the second round of the SCHSL State Playoffs.
WATCH: Round one playoff highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA
Click the video to watch round one playoff highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA on Friday Night Fever presented by Wendy's.
WATCH: 5A, 4A, and 3A first round playoff action from Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch first-round highlights from the 5A, 4A, and 3A playoffs on Friday Night Fever.
WATCH: Week 10 highlights from Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A highlights from week 10 of the high school football slate.
WATCH: 3A, 2A and SCISA highlights from Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch week 10 highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA teams.
WATCH: Highlights from 5A, 4A, and 3A action from Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch week 9 football highlights from 5A, 4A, and 3A schools.
WATCH: 3A, 2A and SCISA highlights from Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch week 9 highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA teams.
WATCH: Highlights from 5A, 4A, and 3A action on Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch week 8 football highlights from 5A, 4A, and 3A schools.
WATCH: Highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA action on Friday Night Fever
Click the video to watch highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA ball Friday night.
WATCH: 3A, 2A and SCISA highlights from Friday Night Fever week 7
Click the video to watch week 7 football highlights from 3A, 2A and SCISA schools.
WATCH: 5A and 4A highlights from Friday Night Fever week 7
Click the video to watch highlights from 5A and 4A high school football week 7.
SC Mr. Football Award finalists announced Wednesday
The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl announced seven finalists for the South Carolina Mr. Football award.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part II
Click on the video to watch the second half of highlights from week six of the high school football slate in the Midlands.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part I
Click on the video to watch the first half of highlights from week six of the high school football slate in the Midlands.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part II
Click on the video to watch the second half of highlights from week five of the high school football slate in the Midlands.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part I
Click on the video to watch the first half of highlights from week five of the high school football slate in the Midlands.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part 2
Click the video to watch highlights from the second half of the week four high school football slate.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part I
Click the video to watch highlights from the first half of the week four high school football slate.
Columbia falls to 0-4 after loss to Fox Creek Thursday
The Columbia Capitals fell to Fox Creek, 46-26 on Thursday night, their fourth-straight loss to open the season.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part II
Click the video to watch highlights from the second half of the week three high school football slate.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part I
Click the video to watch highlights from the first half of the week three high school football slate.
Wet weather postpones some Friday night high school football games
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's time for Friday Night Fever and while ABC Columbia News has crews scattered around the Midlands to catch some of the best high school highlights in the area, someone forgot to tell mother nature. There…
WATCH: "Friday Night Fever" Part II
The second half of the high school football highlights from week two, sponsored by Wendy's.
WATCH: "Friday Night Fever" Part I
The first half of the high school football highlights from week two, sponsored by Wendy's.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part II
Click the video to watch the second half of our high school highlights from week 1, presented by Wendy's.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part I
Click the video to watch high school highlights from week 1, presented by Wendy's.
North Central tops Columbia for first win in 2019
Kalab Haven and North Central ran over the Columbia Capitals, 37-20 Thursday night, earning their first win in 2019.
Blythewood holds off Ridge View in makeup game Monday
It wasn't pretty, but the Blythewood Bengals got the job done, topping Ridge View 14-0 Monday night in a makeup game from Friday.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part II
Click the video to watch Friday Night Fever Part II.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever Part I
Click the video to watch Friday Night Fever Part I presented by Wendy's.
Keenan rolls past Columbia in season-opener
Keenan won its 2019 debut, 37-12 over Columbia Thursday night.
Staley, Airport open season with big win over Dreher
Bruce Staley -- the cousin of Gamecock great Duce Staley -- had himself a game Thursday night, rushing for two touchdowns and leading Airport to a 41-7 season-opening win over Dreher.
State championships staying put at Williams-Brice Stadium for 2019
The South Carolina High School League Executive Committee voted 13-2 Tuesday in favor of keeping the 3A, 4A and 5A state football championships at Williams-Brice Stadium for the 2019 season.
Dutch Fork preps for fourth-straight 5A state title
Dutch Fork is the class of 5A football, and it doesn't look like that's changing any time soon.
Dutch Fork participates in Panthers' 7-on-7 tournament
The Dutch Fork high school football team made the trip up to Charlotte to play in the Carolina Panthers' 7 on 7 passing tournament. The Silver Foxes were one of ten teams to receive an invite to the tournament.
Irmo introduces new head football coach Tuesday
Irmo high school hosted a pep rally Tuesday where they introduced new head football coach, Aaron Brand.
Reggie Kennedy leaving Irmo football program
Irmo head coach Reggie Kennedy is leaving the football program to become the head coach at Manning, ABC Columbia confirmed Monday night.
Former Sumter quarterback takes over RNE football program
A former Sumter and Coastal Carolina quarterback is coming back to the midlands as a head coach.
Take a trip around the world, all while not leaving Downtown
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - For the 24th year, you can experience food, music, crafts, and entertainment from around the world, all without leaving downtown Columbia. The Columbia International Festival returns to the South Carolina…
Richland Northeast hires new football coach
River Bluff offensive line coach Justin Crocker has been named Richland Northeast's new football coach.
Nine A.C. Flora Falcons commit on National Signing Day
The A.C. Flora Falcons, a part of the Richland County School District One, had nine student athletes represented in National Signing day Wednesday.
Sixteen Silver Foxes pledge on National Signing Day
The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes were well represented in National Signing Day on Wednesday reaching double-digits in letters of intent.
DeVonte Holloman hoping to bring back star teammates to South Pointe
A graduate of South Pointe, DeVonte Holloman accepted the job as head coach of his alma mater Monday, but he hopes his job can go further than coaching.
Swansea hires new football coach
Lexington County District Four announced Swansea football's new football coach Thursday.
Dutch Fork grad Bryce Thompson named freshman All-American
Tennessee defensive back and Dutch Fork grad Bryce Thompson was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team on Monday following his standout first collegiate season.
Swansea's Greg Williams pledges to Clemson
Swansea High's Greg Williams is officially a Tiger, after signing with Clemson Wednesday on National Signing Day.
Knotts excited for three-peat, already planning to pursue fourth-straight Dutch Fork title
Following their 59-20 win over T.L. Hanna to claim their third consecutive state championship, Tom Knotts summed up Dutch Fork's dominance in Class 5A, and when he'll start planning for the 2019 season.
Three-peat! Dutch Fork's dynasty continues in 5A
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Dutch Fork's trilogy is complete. It's reign is not. The Silver Foxes scored 42 unanswered points in the second half to defeat T.L. Hanna 59-20, capturing…
Weather forces changes in high school state championship schedule
After monitoring the inclement weather predictions for Saturday, the South Carolina High School League has made the necessary schedule change for AAA-AAAA-AAAAA competitions.
Knotts calls 2018 Dutch Fork his best offense ever
Tom Knotts' Silver Foxes have only scored less than 50 points once this season, in their 47-14 state semifinal win at Summerville last Friday. That's in part why Dutch Fork's coach calls the 2018 team "the best offense that I've ever had".
WATCH: Dutch Fork wallops Summerville; Foxes heading back to 5A state title
The Silver Foxes are heading back to the 5A State Championship.
RNE head coach Bennett Weigle resigns
Richland Northeast's Bennett Weigle has resigned after two seasons as the head coach of the Cavs.
Southside Christian tops Saluda to end Tigers postseason run
Saluda fell behind early and was never able to catch up in their Class 2A quarterfinals showdown with Southside Christian, falling to the Sabers 34-21.
Greer ends Ridge View's season in low-scoring state quarterfinal
On a rainy, slippery night, points were tough to come by for both Ridge View and Greer, but the Yellow Jackets end up scoring the night's only touchdown, defeating the Blazers 6-3.
Dutch Fork stays perfect in search of state title repeat, defeats West Florence
Dutch Fork traveled in the postseason for the first time in five years, but the road trip was no issue for the still unbeaten Silver Foxes.
Dutch Fork stays perfect with big 62-20 win over West Ashley in 5A playoffs
The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes continued to tear through its competition Friday night, rolling past West Ashley 62-20.
North Central falls to Abbeville, 24-7
North Central lost its first game of the season Friday night, but it would be the last game the Knights would play this year.
Bamberg-Ehrhardt flies by Gray Collegiate in 2A playoffs
Gray Collegiate's season came to a close Friday night, one game short of the 2A lower state semifinals, falling to Bamberg-Ehrhardt 56-22.
Chapman holds off Camden, 28-21
Camden's season came to a close Friday night in the 3A playoffs with a 28-21 loss to the Chapman Panthers.
Dillon handles Swansea, 43-6
Swansea saw it season end Friday night at the hands of the Dillon Wildcats, which had no problems scoring early and often.
Strong second half carries Hartsville past Brookland-Cayce
Despite opening their 4A second round playoff game by going up 14-0, Brookland-Cayce's offense wasn't able to keep up with Hartsville's attack Friday night.
Wren rallies to stun Flora in 4A playoffs Friday
AC Flora had the lead until 2:00 left in Friday night's 4A playoff clash with Wren.
