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Howe signs with Spartanburg Methodist
PROSPERITY — Austin Howe’s hard work is paying off as he has signed to play tennis at Spartanburg Methodist College. The Mid-Carolina senior has played tennis since eighth grade. His senior year was his first in the playoffs. His parents, Chris and Maria Howe, describe Austin as “hardworking and down to earth.” Not only is Howe into tennis in which his talent landed him an opportunity to help him further his education, he is into his ch...
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Kinard signs with Erskine to play ball
PROSPERITY — Kendall Kinard is keeping the baseball tradition alive in his family as he signs to play ball for Erskine College. The Mid-Carolina High senior has played high school baseball since eighth grade and will continue his position as third baseman at Erskine who recruited him to come to their school. Kendall’s father played for St. Louis Cardinals after he graduated from Newberry High where gained skills from Coach Bill Harvey, hi...
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Whitmire to offer summer sports camps
WHITMIRE — Joe Dillard, new recreation director for Whitmire, has big plans for summer sports camps in the community. This year, there will be opportunities for children to participate in golf, as well as tennis camps during summer vacation. The Hook a Kid on Golf Program is for children ages 8 to 13 who have never played golf before, or might not have much experience. For the price of $125, the children will receive instructions for the ga...
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Pack 111 builds 600 tables
Cub Scout Pack 111 of Little Mountain participated in the South Carolina State Parks “600 Tables in 60 Days” project. Cox Industries of Orangeburg donated 600 tables to 47 South Carolina State Parks and scouts from all over the state assembled the tables in 60 days. Scouts participating in this project receive a commemorative patch from the South Carolina State Park Service. On April 27, cub scouts and leaders from Pack 111 gathered at Sesqui...
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Celebrate summer recreation in Newberry
NEWBERRY — June will be here shortly and Newberry has events to keep people busy. The Newberry Farmer’s Market gets a head start May 18 but goes through July 27 in Memorial Square in downtown Newberry. The market is open every Saturday through the aforementioned dates. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 1 marks the gala opening. The market also will be open on Tuesdays in June and July between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the fairg...
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Wolves football tickets now on sale
NEWBERRY — Tickets for the 2013 Newberry College football season are now on sale, with two season ticket options and all single game tickets now available. The Wolves will play six games at historic Setzler Field in the 100th season of Newberry College football, starting with the home opener on Sept. 14 against Florida Tech at 1 p.m. and the first home South Atlantic Conference home game against Mars Hill at 6 p.m. Sept. 28. Newberry host...
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Wolverines sends 2 baseball players to All Region
WHITMIRE — Whitmire High School’s baseball team had two members make the Region I-A All-Region Baseball team. Senior Caleb Pressley led the Wolverines in every pitching category including winning three games, logging 40 1/3 innings pitched and finishing with a 2.78 ERA. Pressley also hit .286 with 11 RBI. Freshman Alex Ellison led Whitmire High with a .352 average and drove in 17 RBI as well as adding 6 extra-base hits. Whitmire was also chos...
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Mid-Carolina students chosen for North-South games
PROSPERITY — Two Mid-Carolina High School students were recently chosen for the North-South games, composed of the best players in the state. Hunter Hill was chosen for baseball, while Carli Ruff will be playing softball. The coaches from Mid-Carolina High School nominated students to be chosen for the honor. Respective coaches that are selected to coach the games then pick their teams based off the high school nominations. The games will...
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Calling all volleyball enthusiasts
NEWBERRY — Anyone interested in playing co-ed volleyball this summer can register with the City of Newberry’s parks and recreation department by June 3. The department is currently accepting team registration for an open co-ed volleyball league for ages 15 and up. Cost is $75 per team. All team rosters and registration fees should be turned in at the Parks and Recreation Department office. For further information contact Program Coordinator...
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NHS golfers headed to state
NEWBERRY — The Newberry High School Golf Team is headed for the state championship. At the region championship golf match on Thursday at The Linx in Greenwood the Newberry Bulldogs came in second behind Saluda. Saluda and Newberry moved on to the State Championship on Monday and Tuesday. Zach Sherman of Newberry missed being the overall medalist by one stroke. Sherman, Caleb Hedgepeth, Sloan Hazel, Clayton Yoder, Tyler Havird and Jacob Hopp...
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Wolves’ Gruenemeier wraps up Division 2 regions
HOWEY-in-the-HILLS, Fla. — Newberry College senior Chandler Gruenemeier wrapped up the NCAA Division II South/Southeast Regional tournament with a 2-over par 74 Tuesday, notching a three-day total of 4-over par 220 at the Mission Inn Golf and Tennis Resort’s El Campeon Course. Gruenemeier sees his collegiate career come to an end, as he finished just one stroke short of a bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Only two individuals...
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Lady Wolves wrap up golf season
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Newberry College women’s golf team put the wraps on the 2012-13 season with an eighth place finish at the NCAA Division II South Regional tournament, carding a three-day total of 320-316-318=954 (+90) at the Lone Palm Golf Club. The Wolves were led by seniors Julia Daneshfar and Lisa Brandl in the final day of action. Daneshfar carded a 5-over par 77 Tuesday, while Brandl shot a 6-over par 78. For the tournament, Bran...
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Bulldogs close soccer season with upset at Ninety Six
NINETY SIX — The Newberry High boys’ soccer season came to a close Thursday at Ninety Six High School as they were defeated by the Wildcats 6-4 in the second round of the AA upper-state playoffs. Newberry had 12 shots at the goal in the first half with only one being successful. Ruben Alvarez scored his first of two goals on the night with two minutes to go as the Bulldogs trailed 4-1 at the break. The Bulldogs went on a 3-2 run in the ...
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Summer youth ball registration ongoing
NEWBERRY — All young baseball enthusiasts are encouraged to register to play baseball and softball this summer. The City of Newberry is registering now through June 7 for those interested in playing. Baseball is for ages 9 through 12 and softball is for ages 9 through 14. The birthday cut off is June 1 and a birth certificate is required at registration for new players. For more information, call 321-1015.
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NC signs 2 basketball players from North Carolina
NEWBERRY — Newberry College head men’s basketball coach Dave Davis has announced the signing of two guards from North Carolina in Mason Spease of Central Cabarrus High School in Concord and Matt Spears from Charlotte Country Day. Newberry assistant coach Rob Perron, no stranger to the Charlotte area after spending five seasons as an assistant coach at UNC Charlotte, was instrumental in recruiting both of these young men. Spease is a shoot...
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Rebels defeat Saluda in soccer
PROSPERITY — The Mid-Carolina High School boys varsity soccer team defeated Saluda 3-1 Tuesday evening in Prosperity and advance to the second round of the playoffs. At half time Saluda had a 1-0 lead, but the Rebels came back strong and scored three goals in the final half. Goals were made by Jesus Reyes, Dillon Pelton and Humberto Hernandez. Rebel goalkeeper Willie Traylor made several outstanding saves, along with the fine defensive play o...
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Suber swims to All State
Justin Suber is presented with the High School Sports Report All State Swimmer by Coach Laurie Suber. At the SCISAA state meet, Justin swam the 200 free style and 200 individual medley. He placed first in the 200 free style and second in the individual.
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Lady Wolves play in South Regional golf tourney
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Newberry Wolves dropped four strokes from their first round score, but still sat in eighth place after the second round of the NCAA Division II South Regional tournament at the Lone Palm Golf Club on Monday. Newberry shot a 316 in Monday’s second round and had a two-day subtotal of 636 entering Tuesday’s final round of competition. Lynn leads the competition with a 603. Sophomore Korey Coleman shot Newberry’s low roun...
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Gruenemeier competes in NCAA regional golf tournament
HOWEY-in-the-HILLS, Fla. — Newberry College senior Chandler Gruenemeier shot a 2-over par 74 to sit in a tie for 35th place after the first round of the NCAA Division II South/Southeast Super Regional tournament at the Mission Inn Golf and Tennis Resort’s El Campeon course Monday. Gruenemeier is competing as an individual in the tournament, competing for one of only two individual spots in the NCAA National Tournament. The top two individua...
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Former Newberry soccer player lands in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Former Newberry College women’s soccer player Theresa Berman is continuing her playing career in Iceland, joining Thróttur Reykjavík of the Iceland Pepsi-League Women. The native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, played in 53 games for the Wolves after transferring to Newberry from Texas-Brownsville. At Newberry, Berman scored two goals and posted an assist as a regular in the Wolves’ midfield. Thróttur opens the season at...
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