SCSDB Eye Opener 2012

Spartanburg, SC

Coverage

Mother’s fight with cancer inspires Dreher runner Sep 22, 2012

COLUMBIA – Dreher High’s Savannah Bass ran well last spring at the SCHSL State Championships at Spring Valley, turning in a personal record while finishing sixth in the girl’s 800 meters, but that isn’t what sticks in her mind about that day.

Marathon journal - week 2: Riverside alumna Hayley Lyons Sep 03, 2012

Why is it that short runs often seem to drag on more than long runs?  This always happens to me.  I woke up this morning actually feeling relieved that I only had to run three miles today.  After all, it’s only three, right?  Somehow, however, the “only three” miles seemed to take centuries longer than even my slowest half-marathon.  I mean, it’s totally mental.  For a long run, I go out there, thinking, “See ya in a couple of hours, world”, feeling prepared as I immerse myself into the run.  

Youth cross country challenge state meet venue announced Aug 28, 2012

We are happy to announce that the ES/MS Club Cross Country Challenge State Championship is confirmed for Oct. 20, 2012 at the Clemson University / Sandhills Research Center;  also the site of the South Carolina State High School Cross Country Championships.  

SCUSATF annual meeting Saturday in Columbia Aug 23, 2012

The South Carolina USATF association is holding its annual meeting this Saturday at Dreher in Columbia. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. Interim state president Tim Tyler talks about USATF in the state and the past year.

More youth meets coming to state Aug 20, 2012

Jimmy Stephens, a longtime individual involved in the sport in South Carolina, talks about bringing a set of youth meets to the state to grow the sport.   

Easley alumna Barker running for Clemson Aug 17, 2012

Building a championship caliber cross country program at Clemson has been a process. Last year, the Clemson women enjoyed their finest fall season in nearly 20 years. (via ClemsonTigers.com)

2012 XC: Class AAAA boys rankings preview Aug 17, 2012

Lexington boys are mathematically the favorite Class AAAA team going into the season, based on last season's results and removing graduates. Mauldin is second and Wade Hampton third.

2012 XC: Class AAAA girls rankings preview Aug 14, 2012

Lexington girls are mathematically the favorite Class AAAA team going into the season, based on last season's results and removing graduates. Wando is second and Dorman third. Class AAAA boys next and then other classifications.