http://independentmail.com/news/sports/high-school/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: High School Sportsen-ussports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/09/westsides-roberts-coach-all-stars/?partner=RSSLady Rams' coach played in all-star game in 1987. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:29:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/09/westsides-roberts-coach-all-stars/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/02/wren-golf-near-flawless-entering-stretch-run/?partner=RSSThe Lady Hurricanes were 14-1 entering Thursday’s match at T.L. Hanna, and have hardly been tested. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:45:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/02/wren-golf-near-flawless-entering-stretch-run/?partner=RSSsports/golfhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/17/sports-book-pays-tribute-classic-story-andersons-r/?partner=RSSA new book includes the story of Anderson's James 'Radio' Kennedy, Harold Jones as one of its classics. titus.ledbetter@independentmail.com (Titus Ledbetter III)Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:46:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/17/sports-book-pays-tribute-classic-story-andersons-r/?partner=RSSnews/local-newshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/13/troy-goes-2-brother-brian-gamble-bowl/?partner=RSSDixie and Crescent provided some thrilling theatre. Crescent held on for a 39-28 despite three second-half touchdowns from Dixie, highlighted by quarterback Jamaal Byers’ 7-for-9 passing performance after halftime for 102 yards. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:01:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/13/troy-goes-2-brother-brian-gamble-bowl/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/03/wren-football-games-are-rescheduled-due-hanna/?partner=RSSThe Wren High School football game scheduled for this Friday has been rescheduled. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:32:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/03/wren-football-games-are-rescheduled-due-hanna/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/01/hannas-thompson-cherishes-coaching-award/?partner=RSSSandy Thompson, Hanna’s only tennis coach for the last quarter century, picked up her third S.C. Athletic Coaches Association Tennis Coach of the Year honor earlier this week at the annual coaches clinic in Charleston. But the season that preceded it had an off-the-court scare that made the region title even more special. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/01/hannas-thompson-cherishes-coaching-award/?partner=RSSsports/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/10/hype-building-around-daniel-football-westside-hire/?partner=RSSA year after going 11-2 and advancing to the third round of the playoffs, the Lions appear to be a popular choice as the favorite to defend their Western 3A title, and possibly play for the state title Dec. 6 at Clemson. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:36:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/10/hype-building-around-daniel-football-westside-hire/?partner=RSSsports/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/19/mollica-place-remind-fans-how-good-they-are/?partner=RSSWhen prep standouts leave our fields and go on to bigger stages, they drift to the backburner in favor of the current crop of stars. But two of the best to ever pass through Anderson County are back in the news. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:34:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/19/mollica-place-remind-fans-how-good-they-are/?partner=RSSsports/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/04/stephens-countys-martin-poised-mlb-first-round-pic/?partner=RSSHitting and pitching threat expected to be a first-round selection in today's draft. wallacegc@independentmail.com (Greg Wallace)Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:14:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/04/stephens-countys-martin-poised-mlb-first-round-pic/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/02/all-area-girls-soccer-walhallas-wise-takes-top-hon/?partner=RSSThe Lady Razorbacks went 18-3-1 and advanced to the Upper State championship behind Wise, who rewrote six individual school records. Wise was a captain and unquestioned team leader on a squad that went undefeated in Skyline region play as she collected 13 shutouts, and helped Walhalla to a top three state ranking. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:53:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/02/all-area-girls-soccer-walhallas-wise-takes-top-hon/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/all-area-boys-soccer-tl-hannas-versatile-goalie/?partner=RSSDrennan’s play earned him an all-Region 1-4A selection, and an invite to the North-South All-Star game as well as a chance to join Wofford’s team in January — because the roster was full when he decided to join the Terriers. He graduated near the top of his class, and was awarded an S.C. High School League academic award. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:23:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/all-area-boys-soccer-tl-hannas-versatile-goalie/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/all-area-boys-tennis-daniels-human-backboard/?partner=RSSThat’s a normal response for Ivankovic, the Anderson Independent-Mail Player of the Year, who doesn’t let even a devastating injury like that to get in the way of his love for tennis. D.W. Daniel’s No. 1 player, a sophomore, went 12-1 this season, and was expected to at least reach the finals, if not win the individual title. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:21:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/all-area-boys-tennis-daniels-human-backboard/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/all-area-baseball-b-hps-phillips-motivated-grades-/?partner=RSSA year after serving as Belton-Honea Path’s closer, Phillips was the Bears ace this season and showed off a blazing fastball and a keep-you-honest curveball to keep his earned run averaged below one most of the season. The left-hander struck out 72 in 46 2/3 regular season innings for a 0.45 ERA farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:17:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/all-area-baseball-b-hps-phillips-motivated-grades-/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/29/all-area-softball-wrens-saylors-crescents-lee-shar/?partner=RSSThe Anderson Independent-Mail Co-Players of the Year combined to win 39 games and register earned-run-averages of 0.92 or lower. That helped Wren win its first state championship, and Crescent advance to its first state title series since 2003. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 29 May 2008 21:05:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/29/all-area-softball-wrens-saylors-crescents-lee-shar/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/28/all-area-golf-capps-success-started-fathers-influe/?partner=RSSThat addiction paid off this season for the Anderson Independent-Mail Player of the Year, who finished eighth at the state tournament, and carded a 35.7 nine-hole stroke average on the season. Capps also had an 18-hole average of 75.3, and won all three matches in the North-South Challenge Cup. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Wed, 28 May 2008 17:58:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/28/all-area-golf-capps-success-started-fathers-influe/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/28/all-area-track-and-field-stowers-sets-sights-bigge/?partner=RSSThe Anderson Independent-Mail Track Athlete of the Year has won nine gold medals at the state track meet, including her 2006 state record time in the 100 hurdles of 13.90 seconds. Each year, though, the expectations around her seem to balloon as her name continues to be mentioned on larger scales. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Wed, 28 May 2008 17:54:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/28/all-area-track-and-field-stowers-sets-sights-bigge/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/23/lets-recap-prep-season-look-ahead-week-0/?partner=RSSMark your calendars, 13 weeks until Week 0. It only seems like last week that we discussed Greenville County School System’s controversial heat index rule with high school football jamborees and Week 0 games. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Fri, 23 May 2008 17:33:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/23/lets-recap-prep-season-look-ahead-week-0/?partner=RSSsports/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/16/wren-claims-class-aaaa-softball-title/?partner=RSSBehind Stephanie Saylors’ 11-strikeout performance, Wren beat Stratford, 4-0, on Friday at White Knoll High School to win the AAAA state softball championship. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Sat, 17 May 2008 00:05:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/16/wren-claims-class-aaaa-softball-title/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/15/wren-prepares-decisive-state-title-game/?partner=RSSWren has a chance at the school’s first softball state title because it beat Stratford 3-2 Wednesday in Goose Creek to force a decisive Game 3 in the best-of-three AAAA state championship series. The teams will meet at 6 p.m. today at Irmo High in Columbia. Stratford won Game 1 at Wren on Monday, 2-0. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 15 May 2008 21:56:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/15/wren-prepares-decisive-state-title-game/?partner=RSSsports/high-schoolhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/14/hanahan-beats-crescent-state-title/?partner=RSSBehind timely hitting and the pitching of senior Laura Moore, Hanahan beat Crescent 6-4 Wednesday night to take the best-of-three AA state championship series 2-0. The Lady Hawks beat Crescent 4-3 on Monday. Crescent’s only other losses this season were to Hillcrest, which advanced to the AAAA Upper State semifinals. farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner)Thu, 15 May 2008 02:33:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/14/hanahan-beats-crescent-state-title/?partner=RSSsports/high-school