Race Strategy Works for Daniel's Alex Zangara Bob Castello Nov 05, 2018

Alex Zangara knew there was only one spot for him to wind up in the Class 4A race during Saturday's state meet at Sandhills Research Center.

Governor's School Champion Proves He Wants It Bob Castello Nov 07, 2017

Brendan McManamon is still part of the team. It's just that in a way, he's more on his own than ever before.

State Record Holder Clears One Goal At a Time Bob Castello May 17, 2017

As much as anything, Sommer Knight is an athlete who has found the pole vault to be her calling.

Pole Vault Champ Makes the Most of Solo Act Bob Castello May 15, 2017

Vaquan Wilder had been feeling the heat all week, and it didn't get any easier when Saturday rolled around.

Bojangles Notebook: Throws Atmosphere Impresses Geist Bob Castello Apr 10, 2017

Jordan Geist was as impressed with the Bojangles Track & Field Classic as the crowd was with his performance.

Dual-Sport Star Godwin Pushes Himself to Next Level Bob Castello Apr 09, 2017

The weather didn't cooperate in the Covington, Ga., area this past week, which meant Elija Godwin and his teammates on the track team at Newton High School only had one day of practice.

Bullis Girls Take a Big Step with Bojangles Title Bob Castello Apr 09, 2017

COLUMBIA -- When the Bullis School competed in what was then the Taco Bell Track and Field Classic in 2014, the Bulldogs brought five girls to Columbia.

'Awesome' Field puts Shot Put in Bojangles Spotlight Bob Castello Apr 07, 2017

Pennsylvania high school shot putter Jordan Geist already has amassed a bevy of records and honors on his way to signing a scholarship with the University of Arizona.

Dixie's comeback includes state title Bob Castello Nov 06, 2016

The Dixie crowd was especially enthusiastic Saturday after its boys team won the Class A state championship at Sandhills Research Center.

Thrilling finish epitomizes drive of Riverside girls Bob Castello Sep 04, 2016

Nearly an hour after they had sprinted to the end side by side, the rest of the field in their wake, Riverside's Jessie Crowley and Cate Ambrose talked about the thrilling finish of Saturday's Eye Opener.

Ward finds racing is mental exercise Bob Castello Sep 04, 2016

It hasn't always gone according to plan for John Ward. He's had to learn how to compete with the leaders of a cross country race.

Runners, friends reunite, celebrate with Delmer Howell Bob Castello Jun 12, 2016

MAULDIN - The doors to Mauldin High School opened, and Delmer Howell was greeted by more than three decades of memories.

Fast and friendly, Calhoun Falls sprinter wins three golds Bob Castello May 17, 2016

COLUMBIA - Considering how fast Tevin Richardson runs and how small Calhoun Falls is, you'd think he could cover the whole town in no time at all.

West Ashley senior sets the pace in 100, 200 at Coaches Classic Bob Castello Mar 27, 2016

After blazing a trail to the 100-meter dash championship at Saturday's Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic at Dutch Fork High School, West Ashley senior Darrell Singleton had his next hundred on his mind.

Riverside girls extend streak, prepare for next step Bob Castello Nov 08, 2015

COLUMBIA — They accomplished what they came to accomplish Saturday, but it was a stepping stone.

Heredity, leadership play roles in Knights’ success Bob Castello Nov 08, 2015

COLUMBIA — St. Joseph's girls cross country coach Marie Kernell watched her team win its sixth consecutive Class A championship Saturday with two runners who were pretty much new to the sport this season.

​Epps, Morris look strong for openers Bob Castello Sep 06, 2015

SPARTANBURG - Malik Epps has a bad habit of looking back. After Saturday, perhaps the Byrnes senior should spend more time looking ahead.

Quamecha Morrison: I had to go out with a bang Bob Castello May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA -- It's like one of those brain teasers: Quamecha Morrison won the state championship in the high jump last year. She could have won a few more events, but she only entered one.

Greer Middle College boys earn school's first title Bob Castello Nov 09, 2014

St. Joseph's girls roll on; Academic Magnet sweeps

Riverside, Hilton Head record state sweeps Bob Castello Nov 09, 2014

Daniel's Slann, three underclassmen claim individual championships

Morris, Williams make most of proving ground Bob Castello Sep 14, 2014

COLUMBIA -- The Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic brings together runners of all classes, giving those from the smallest a chance to test themselves.

Tanis Baldwin out-kicks Nick Linder for Eye Opener win Bob Castello Sep 07, 2014

SPARTANBURG -- Tanis Baldwin came to the 31st Eye Opener hoping to set the course record. He didn't get that, but he did get to work on his kick.