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Barnwell cruises to 42-0 opening round win

The 9-1 Barnwell Warhorses hosted the visiting Raptors from Academic Magnet this past Friday, November 15, at Mac Wier Stadium. The Horses were heavy favorites and the Horses won by a large 42-0 …

ALLENDALE, S.C. – USC Salkehatchie is proud to announce that three of its soccer players have been recognized for their outstanding performances on the field by earning spots on the NJCAA …

Blue Devils compete in tennis playoffs

The 2024 Williston-Elko tennis team has had a great season. This Blue Devil tennis team won their region, not their 1-A region, but a combined region that contains both A and AA schools. Finishing in …

Hawks soar to 35-12 win over Trojans

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks traveled to face their region rivals from Ridge Spring-Monetta last Friday, November 8 in a make-up game due to weather issues earlier in the season.  The Hawks …

2024 Playoff Previews and Prognostications

For the first time in several years, all Barnwell County high schools will be suiting up for the State Playoffs. The People-Sentinel offers you a glimpse into the first round of the South Carolina …

The 2023 Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders were crowned SCISA 8-Man Football State Champions. The 2024 Raiders are looking to defend that championship and win back-to-back state championships. They are …

South Carolina 44 Texas A&M 20

JDA Raiders win region

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders traveled to Holly Hill, South Carolina to face the 8-1 Holly Hill Academy Raiders in a rematch of last year’s SCISA 1A 8-Man Football State Championship …

The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team has learned a lot over the last few seasons under the guidance from head coach Kames Furtick and assistant coach Mindy Sandifer.  They have learned a …

Barnwell volleyball wins playoff match

The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team hosted a first-round playoff match against Andrews this past Wednesday, October 30. Andrews has been a perennial pain in the hoof for Warhorse sports such as …

Hawks down Blue Devils 20-6

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks took their 6-2 record on the road to face the 4-6 Williston-Elko Blue Devils in a region showdown with their county neighbors. Local bragging rights are always at stake …

Barnwell Warhorses are region champions

The Region 5-AA championship was up for grabs as the Barnwell Warhorse football team hosted the Whale Branch Warriors on Friday, November 1 at Mac Wier Stadium.  Barnwell would be region …

A few snapshots from Barnwell High School’s homecoming game on October 25.

Barnwell Warhorses host cross country meet

The Barnwell Warhorse cross country team hosted a three-team cross country meet Wednesday, October 23 at Barnwell High School. Barnwell competed against runners from Bamberg-Ehrhardt and Hampton …

Blue Devils unite at W-E homecoming

Williston-Elko’s homecoming game brought alumni home on October 25 for tailgating, a parade and football. 

JDA Raiders sail past Lions 68-6

The 8-1 Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders hosted the 4-4 Lions from King’s Academy last Friday, October 23. On paper it looked like an easy win for the Raiders, and this one played out just as …

W-E girls tennis team are region champs

REGION CHAMPIONS!  The Williston-Elko girls tennis team defeated Hampton County 5-1 on October 24 to become Class A Region 3 champions. They will begin playing in the State Playoffs …

Playoff bound!   The Williston-Elko Blue Devils will be returning to the playoffs after defeating Wagener-Salley 25-24 on Friday, October 25 during a homecoming victory.

Warhorses tame Cougars 34-8

The 6-1 Barnwell Warhorses hosted the 2-5 Edisto Cougars in a game that should have been an easy night for the Horses. It was anything but easy, but not because of the opponents across the …

The Calhoun County Saints may have come marching in to Richard L. Huggins Stadium with high hopes of upsetting the highly favored Blackville-Hilda Hawks last Friday, October 18, but they certainly …

After 7 long, tiring, and thrilling games, Williston native Davion Bellinger and Christian Walters secured a gold medal and invitation to the United Pickleball National Championship!  The …

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders had a very good regular season, winning 12 of their last 13 matches. The Raiders took that momentum into the SCISA State Volleyball Tournament this past Friday and …

Horses handle Hurricanes 27-14

The Barnwell Warhorses traveled to Hampton last Friday, October 18 to face their region rivals, the Hampton County Hurricanes, in a contest between the top two teams in Region 5-AA. Both entered the …

Hawks soar for Blackville-Hilda homecoming

Over 60 entries rolled down Solomon Blatt Boulevard on Friday, Oct. 11 for Blackville-Hilda High School’s homecoming parade. Entries included businesses, public officials, school leaders, …

The 2024 North Carolina versus South Carolina all-star game, known as the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, will feature some of the absolute best senior football players from the two states.  …

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